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Earth Radio is podcast by Earth.Org bringing you the week's most pressing environmental stories in five minutes, every Saturday. Join host Rebekah Hendricks, as we uncover the stories behind our headlines, and hear from the scientists, activists, and experts leading the charge in adaptation and resilience. Learn more at earth.org/earth-radio-podcast

  1. Aug 5

    More than half of England in a drought; what Overshoot Day means for the future of our planet

    This week on Earth Radio, we look at what's behind the huge drought currrently affecting more than half of England, including the whole of London, as well as the US Environmental Protection Agency's move to loosen pollution rules for data centers. Meanwhile, July 30 marked Earth Overshoot Day - the date when humanity has exhausted nature’s budget for the year. It means that for the rest of the year, we are using resources beyond what our planet provides.---Earth Radio is an Earth.Org project. Earth.Org is a non-profit environmental news organization funded by readers and listeners. For more information, visit our ⁠website⁠ and subscribe to our new Substack newsletters. Credits: Editor: Rebekah HendricksProducer: Rebekah HendricksMusic: Rebekah Hendricks

    More than half of England in a drought; what Overshoot Day means for the future of our planet

  2. Jul 28

    France and Spain's wildfires intensify; UK's Andy Burnham plans for drilling in North Sea

    This week on Earth Radio, France and Spain are battling what officials call the worst wildfire season in modern history, as blazes threaten Madrid and Bordeaux and displace hundreds of thousands of residents. Hundreds of wildfires are also raging across Canada, with toxic smoke filling skies as far south as Florida. Meanwhile in the UK, new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has sparked controversy after announcing plans for new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. --- Earth Radio is an Earth.Org project. Earth.Org is a non-profit environmental news organization funded by readers and listeners. For more information, visit our ⁠website⁠. Credits: • Editor: Rebekah Hendricks • Producer: Rebekah Hendricks • Music: Rebekah Hendricks

    France and Spain's wildfires intensify; UK's Andy Burnham plans for drilling in North Sea

  3. Jun 28

    Europe's heatwave of records; TotalEnergies found liable for emissions of its products

    This week on Earth Radio, the ongoing, record-shattering European heatwave would have been "virtually impossible" just 50 years ago, and a Paris court found TotalEnergies liable for the emissions linked to the products it sells. Meanwhile, none of the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is on track to be reached by the 2030 deadline, and the US Senate blocks efforts by the Trump administration to dismantle a key network of ocean observation instruments used by thousands of scientists to monitor climate change, sea level rise and marine heatwaves. Read this week's stories at the links below: Ongoing European Heatwave, Most Severe Ever Recorded, ‘Virtually Impossible’ 50 Years Ago: StudyFrance Shatters Temperature Records as Extreme Heat Grips EuropeNone of 17 UN SDGs on Track to Be Achieved By 2030, Report FindsParis Court Rules TotalEnergies Must Disclose Climate Risks Linked to Emissions of Its ProductsSenate Blocks Trump Administration’s Plan to Dismantle Key Ocean Observation Network--- Earth Radio is an Earth.Org project. Earth.Org is a non-profit environmental news organization funded by readers and listeners. For more information, visit our ⁠website⁠. Credits:  Editor: Rebekah HendricksProducer: Rebekah HendricksMusic: Rebekah Hendricks

    Europe's heatwave of records; TotalEnergies found liable for emissions of its products

  4. Jun 21

    Trump's DOJ backs Elon Musk in data center pollution lawsuit; El Niño is here

    This week on Earth Radio, scientists identify three times as many climate-resilient coral reefs as previously thought. Meanwhile in the US, the Trump administration is intervening in a lawsuit over claims that Elon Musk’s AI company is polluting neighborhoods in South Memphis, Mississippi. Finally, the National Oceanis and Atmospheric Administration said that El Niño is officially here. Read this week's stories at the links below: Scientists Identify Three Times More Climate-Resilient Coral Reefs Than Previously EstimatedTrump Administration Seeks Dismissal of Lawsuit Against Elon Musk’s AI Data Center Near MemphisUS Lawmakers Call on National Science Foundation to Stop ‘Illegal’ Dismantling of Ocean Observation NetworkEl Niño Has Arrived. Here’s What You Need to Know--- Earth Radio is an Earth.Org project. Earth.Org is a non-profit environmental news organization funded by readers and listeners. For more information, visit our ⁠website⁠. Credits:  Editor: Rebekah HendricksProducer: Rebekah HendricksMusic: Rebekah Hendricks

    Trump's DOJ backs Elon Musk in data center pollution lawsuit; El Niño is here

  5. Jun 8

    Data centers could consume 9.3 trillion liters of water by 2030; Trump dismantles key ocean observation network

    This week on Earth Radio, a new UN report exposes the unfathomable footprint of data centers as AI booms, and the Trump administration moves to dismantle a decade-old, deep-ocean observation network that scientists have used to track changes in the ocean and monitor marine heatwaves and coastal flooding. Meanwhile, the UN warns that El Niño could arrive as early as this month. Read this week's stories at the links below: UN Report Exposes Unfathomable Footprint of Data Centers as AI Booms Trump Dismantles Ocean Observation Network Used to Monitor Marine Heatwaves, Coastal FloodingDemocratic-Led States Sue Trump Over $1 Billion Deal to End TotalEnergies Offshore Wind ProjectLooming El Niño Will ‘Pour Fuel on the Fire of a Warming World’, Says UN Chief--- Earth Radio is an Earth.Org project. Earth.Org is a non-profit environmental news organization funded by readers and listeners. For more information, visit our ⁠website⁠. Credits:  Editor: Rebekah HendricksProducer: Rebekah HendricksMusic: Rebekah Hendricks

    Data centers could consume 9.3 trillion liters of water by 2030; Trump dismantles key ocean observation network

  6. May 31

    Deadly heatwave scorches Western Europe; El Niño could bring more hurricanes to the Eastern Pacific this summer

    This week on Earth Radio, an exceptionally early summer heatwave scorched much of Western Europe this week, breaking temperature records and resulting in over a dozen fatalities. The UK climate adviser has called on the government to install air conditioning in all care homes, hospitals and schools in the next 25 years. These heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense because of climate change, with the UN warning that the Earth is on track to keep warming at or near record levels in the five years. Lastly, the Eastern and Central Pacific are poised to see an above-average hurricane season this summer. Read this week's stories at the link below: Global Temperatures Likely to Breach Record Levels Over Next 5 Years, WMO SaysEl Niño to Spur Above-Average Hurricane Season in Eastern and Central Pacific, NOAA Says‘Absolutely Astonishing’: Unusually Early, Deadly Heatwave Scorches Western EuropeUK Climate Adviser Calls for Rapid Expansion of Air Conditioning As Climate Crisis Intensifies--- Earth Radio is an Earth.Org project. Earth.Org is a non-profit environmental news organization funded by readers and listeners. For more information, visit our ⁠website⁠. Credits:  Editor: Rebekah HendricksProducer: Rebekah HendricksMusic: Rebekah Hendricks

    Deadly heatwave scorches Western Europe; El Niño could bring more hurricanes to the Eastern Pacific this summer

  7. May 23

    UN members back historic world court climate ruling; US to end safeguards against forever chemicals in drinking water

    This week on Earth Radio, the UN General Assembly backs a historic world court ruling on countries' obligations when it comes to climate change, and chances for a "super" El Niño rise. We also look at the US Environmental Protection Agency's rollback of limits on toxic chemicals in drinking water, and an investigation revealing that Trump-appointed EPA officials accepted $1.8 billion from chemical companies and groups before taking office.  Read this week's stories at the link below: UN General Assembly backs historic world court climate ruling  April temperatures hit joint third-highest on record globally as chance of very strong El Niño grows  Trump’s EPA wants to end limits on carcinogenic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water  Trump’s EPA appointees received at least $1.8 billion from chemical industry, trade groups ahead of rollback of major safeguards --- Earth Radio is an Earth.Org project. Earth.Org is a non-profit environmental news organization funded by readers and listeners. For more information, visit our website. Credits:  Editor: Rebekah HendricksProducer: Rebekah HendricksMusic: Rebekah Hendricks

    UN members back historic world court climate ruling; US to end safeguards against forever chemicals in drinking water

  8. May 16

    World Cup players could face dangerous heat levels; report calls for overhaul of FEMA

    This week on Earth Radio, World Cup players and fans could face dangerous levels of heat, and a report calling for the overhaul of the US disaster response agency only mentions "climate" once. Meanwhile, New Zealand is considering passing legislation that would ban lawsuits against polluting companies. Find this week's stories at the links below: ⁠World Cup 2026: 1 in 4 matches could take place in dangerous heat conditions, analysis findsReport calling for overhaul of US disaster response agency only mentions ‘climate’ onceNew Zealand mulls law prohibiting civil lawsuits against polluting companiesExtreme heat now a ‘regular reality’ in India, Pakistan: study--- Earth Radio is an Earth.Org project. Earth.Org is a non-profit environmental news organization funded by readers and listeners. For more information, visit our ⁠website⁠. Credits: Producer: Rebekah HendricksEditor: Rebekah HendricksMusic: Rebekah Hendricks

    World Cup players could face dangerous heat levels; report calls for overhaul of FEMA
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Earth Radio is podcast by Earth.Org bringing you the week's most pressing environmental stories in five minutes, every Saturday. Join host Rebekah Hendricks, as we uncover the stories behind our headlines, and hear from the scientists, activists, and experts leading the charge in adaptation and resilience. Learn more at earth.org/earth-radio-podcast

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