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Living Planet DW
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4.4 • 80 Ratings
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Looking to reconnect with nature? Want to make better decisions for the health of the planet? Every Friday, Living Planet brings you the stories, facts and debates on the key environmental issues of our time.
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Deep Dive: Murky waters - what's stealing the light from our oceans?
Coastal waters are darkening, with drastic consequences for marine life and the fishing industry. We explore what’s causing our once clear coastal waters to go murky.
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What's better - the 4 or 5 day workweek?
Scrapping the classic five-day workweek sounds great when it comes to a better work-life balance. But could less time at work also benefit the environment?
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Deep Dive: Why you’d better check the sunscreen you use
Hawaii and other tourist hot spots have banned some UV filters found in sunscreen, in part thanks to a fateful snack run for Oreos that put one ecotoxicologist on the trail of unsuspected coral killer in the ocean. Twenty years later, his search continues amid a cacophony of misinformation about sun protection.
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Deep Dive: Euro 2024 – can soccer go green?
With over 2 billion dollars in expected revenue and a projected carbon footprint of 500,000 tons of CO2, we're diving into whether this "most sustainable European Championship" is hitting its eco-friendly targets. From discounted train rides to plant-based snacks, discover the real impact of this soccer fest as business interests clash with sustainability goals.
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Deep Dive: Are we blind to our pets’ climate crimes?
We're obsessed with our pooches, our kitty cats and our cockatiels – how could we not be? They're cute as heck! So, it's easy to turn off to news of how they might be hurting the environment and putting their own health in danger. But don't worry, pets can help us too – if we let them.
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Deep dive: The true cost of sugar
Sugar has changed the world. In this episode, we hear how this ubiquitous commodity reshaped economies, fueled the slave trade and influenced global health trends. And our desire for sugary foods has also left a mark on the environment. Is it time to question the sustainability of our sweet tooth? Or can we have our cake and eat it too?
Customer Reviews
Educate Me!
I love learning. In fact, I make it a point to learn at least one new thing a day (fact: it keeps you young). DW is a great help & resource in this regard. Who could guess the process of refining sugar began in India 2500 years ago? Looking forward to the next episode, as always!
I'm wondering about...
Living Planet is a great program for opening eyes (and ears, of course) to so many environmental issues. Each topic is well researched and presented in a calm and thoughtful manner. If you have questions about current issues or are eager to learn about new ideas, this program is for you. It's also great to share.
Timely and more inclusive.
Living Planet brings to light more factors—in a more revealing way—than other news podcasts. Covers the world from an accountable first-world perspective.