https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet/program-19028671?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss 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. en 2026 DW Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:45:09 GMT Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:45:09 GMT https://static.dw.com/image/56922987_7.png https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet/program-19028671?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss no false DW DW podcasts@dw.com 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. 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. us in za can au uk nz 10 76781173 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-the-magic-of-underwater-mics-could-save-arctic-unicorns/audio-76781173?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Alex Ootowak grew up watching narwhals, the “unicorns of the sea”, frolic in Canada’s Arctic waters. Then a nearby mine changed everything. In this episode, hear how underwater recordings reveal a decline in narwhals - and why scientists couldn’t research these enigmatic creatures without the Inuit community. Environment DW whales, Inuit, noise pollution, cargo ships, whale hunting, Marine Life false full 29:41 76723714 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-cities-keep-losing-the-war-on-rats/audio-76723714?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss In cities around the world, rats aren't just surviving; they're thriving. Despite decades of poison, traps and control, they keep coming back. So, what is it about modern city life that suits them so well? From Berlin to New York, this is a story about what happens when urban systems start feeding "the rat problem". Environment DW Living Planet, rats, environment, waste, Berlin, New York false full 30:29 76595882 Fri, 3 Apr 2026 09:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/pray-or-act-churches-at-a-crossroads/audio-76595882?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Climate change is reshaping the world - but inside many churches, it’s barely spoken about. So what’s behind the silence? One believer whose passion for God’s creation started as a kid surrounded by manatees and mangroves, is urging US churches to reconnect faith with stewardship of the land. Environment DW faith, religion, church, climate change, environment, politics false full 30:00 76539497 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/geothermal-could-be-huge-why-isn-t-it/audio-76539497?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Brock Yordy once helped extract fossil fuels; now, he’s using the same skills to tap the Earth’s heat for clean energy. His journey from oilfields to geothermal puts a new spotlight on a big question: can the industry that drove emissions now lead the way in reducing them? And if there’s so much power beneath our feet, what’s holding geothermal back? Environment DW geothermal energy, renewables, fracking, drilling, heating, cooling, power grid, podcast false full 33:58 76432935 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/houston-we-have-a-plastic-problem/audio-76432935?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Chemical recycling promises to transform plastic waste, and Houston is at the center of this big experiment in the US. While industry touts it as a breakthrough, activists are finding that much of the plastic doesn't get recycled after all. Is Houston leading the way to real change - or revealing the limits of the latest recycling fad? Environment DW chemical recycling, fossil fuels, plastic waste, greenwashing, Houston, podcast false full 29:18 76307879 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/would-the-four-day-work-week-kill-productivity/audio-76307879?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss The four-day work week was a hot new trend not all that long ago, but amid stagnating economies, some countries are pushing for more work, not less. Even in Europe, the German chancellor is calling for an end to "lifestyle" part-time jobs. Living Planet's Jennifer Collins spoke with economists and manufacturers about the benefits of working less, both for us and the planet. Plus, could AI help? TOP STORIES DW productivity, four-day work week, burnout false full 34:09 76232839 Fri, 6 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/arctic-farming-climate-fix-or-future-problem/audio-76232839?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss As climate change reshapes the Arctic, Norwegian scientists are testing how far north farming can go. But is expanding Arctic agriculture a responsible answer to future food shortages, or a risky bet? Environment DW farming, agriculture, climate change, melting ice caps, reindeer, food security false full 35:04 76142806 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/rainforests-invisible-carbon-problem/audio-76142806?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss The rainforests in northeast Australia are some of the most protected in the world – they haven't been logged in nearly 40 years. But after decades of measuring these forests tree by tree, scientists have uncovered a troubling change. An unexpected shift that could force us to rethink how we calculate emissions pathways and the role forest sinks play in slowing climate change. Environment DW Living Planet, climate change, forest, rainforest, carbon, fossil fuels false full 28:18 76023978 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-some-men-tune-out-climate-change/audio-76023978?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Do men really care less about the environment than women or is the story more complicated? We unpack the "Green Gender Gap," the politics and identity behind it, and the surprising ways men — from veterans to lumberjacks — are being drawn into climate action. Environment DW gender gap, climate change, masculinity, male false full 33:38 75912319 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/sneaky-sneakers-what-your-shoes-aren-t-telling-you-rebroadcast/audio-75912319?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Vegan leather. Faux leather. Synthetic leather. Call it what you want - it’s everywhere, especially in the shoes on our feet. For some shoppers, it’s about saving money. For others, it’s about protecting animals or reducing their environmental footprint. But what's the real story behind this fast-growing alternative? And is vegan leather actually better for the planet? Environment DW leather, vegan, shoes, life-cycle analysis, podcast, animal cruelty false full 29:35 75817131 Fri, 6 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-dark-side-of-recycling/audio-75817131?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week, we're featuring Episode 2 of Boy Wasted, a three-part environmental true crime series by Dan Ashby and Lucy Taylor, co-produced by Adnan Khan. The investigation into a boy found dead in a bale of recycled plastic in Turkey takes a shocking turn, as new witnesses come forward and the wider dangers of the global recycling trade start to come to light. Environment DW recycling, true crime, podcast, Turkey, boy, refugees, Afghan false full 16:59 75714414 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/bonus-the-great-american-protein-push-what-s-at-steak/audio-75714414?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss US Health Secretary RFK Jr. released new dietary guidelines that have literally turned the food pyramid upside down. Beef is, quite literally, "what's for dinner." Living Planet's Jennifer Collins spoke with health experts about what the new recommendations might mean for the health of the US, and the planet. Plus, some spicy listener comments from the episode "What we get wrong about protein." TOP STORIES DW protein, meat, plant-based protein, RFK Jr. false full 29:57 75610406 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-classroom-with-no-walls/audio-75610406?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Children today spend less time in nature than any generation before - and educators are sounding the alarm. But what if the outdoors becomes the classroom itself? In this episode, we explore the science and stories behind nature-based education, from improved wellbeing to deeper environmental awareness. We ask how learning in nature - not just about it - can change how we think, feel, and act. Environment DW nature based learning, education, natural world, schools, children, screentime false full 33:23 75520027 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/ai-can-unlock-nature-s-symphony-but-can-it-save-biodiversity/audio-75520027?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Bioacoustics is pretty niche, but now thanks to AI, it could turbocharge biodiversity research. Michel André calls it “the science of the sound of life.” In this episode, we hear his recordings from the mysterious waters of Antarctica and the life-giving wetlands of the Amazon. He also explains why bioacoustics could hold the key to survival on the planet. Plus, a behind the scenes chat. Environment DW bioacoustics, sound, Antarctica, sustainable cruises, sperm whale, amazon false full 35:07 75436234 Fri, 9 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/bacteria-to-the-rescue/audio-75436234?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss It started with a scoop of soil from an Arctic dump. Inside was a microbe scientists call a game-changer - able to live on air and pull methane, one of the planet’s most dangerous greenhouse gases, straight out of the atmosphere. Could this lucky find help reshape our fight against climate change? Environment DW methane, bacteria, climate change, eating, gas, solution false full 26:51 75180085 Fri, 2 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/let-s-get-quizzical/audio-75180085?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Time to ring in the New Year with something a little different, and fun! Host Neil King is joined by producers Jennifer Collins, Kathleen Schuster and Charli Shield for Living Planet’s first ever quiz. How closely were you listening in 2025? Listen along and find out! Environment DW environment,  climate change false full 36:05 75219588 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/and-the-award-goes-to/audio-75219588?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Before we say goodbye to 2025, Living Planet has some good news to share. Not only has the feedback from you, our listeners, been overwhelmingly positive, but our team has received recognition for its work in climate journalism. In this episode, we’re going to revisit those award-winning episodes along with the producers behind them. Environment DW ocean darkening, farmer protests, climate change, The Cost of Climate Change false full 33:41 75022576 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-hidden-toll-of-roadkill-rebroadcast/audio-75022576?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Every year, countless animals meet their end on our roads - yet most of us barely notice. But this isn’t just a minor tragedy; the sheer scale is reshaping ecosystems across the planet. So, how can we make a difference - and could eating roadkill be part of the solution? Environment DW roadkill, traffic, roads, wildlife, meat, cars, podcast false full 36:08 75115316 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/what-we-get-wrong-about-eating-protein/audio-75115316?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Protein obsession is reshaping our diets — and our planet. We lift the lid on the protein craze, what we truly need for good health, why animal protein carries such a heavy climate footprint, and what choices could cut emissions without sacrificing strength and health. And we hear from one powerlifter's surprising shift from meat-lover to vegan butcher, against the backdrop of online culture wars. Environment DW meat, vegan, protein, nutrition, health, muscle false full 30:50 75019226 Fri, 5 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-switch-3-bill-mckibben-one-big-thing-is-going-right/audio-75019226?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss For 40 years, environmentalist and author Bill McKibben has chronicled the worsening climate crisis and politicians' failure to stop it. But now, for the first time, he says he can actually see a path forward. In the third and final part of our special miniseries, The Switch, we ask him what that path looks like – and what still threatens to derail it. Environment DW solar,  renewables  , Bill McKibben, China, future, geopolitics false full 31:26 74925562 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-switch-2-blackout-what-s-really-breaking-energy-grids/audio-74925562?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We're generating more solar and wind power than ever before, but somewhere between where it's made and where it's needed, the energy system can't keep up. From Spain's blackout to bottlenecks across Europe, the way we move electricity is in desperate need of some updates. In Part 2 of The Switch, we reveal the power grid cracks halting climate progress. Environment DW Living Planet, electricity, solar, renewable energy, Spain, blackout, energy grid false full 27:58 74824455 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-switch-1-deserted-why-solar-power-s-failing-where-it-should-shine/audio-74824455?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Some of the places hardest hit by climate change are also home to one of the future's most powerful gifts: superabundant sunshine. If solar is now cheaper than ever, what’s stopping the clean energy revolution from taking off where the sun shines the brightest? In Part 1 of our special miniseries, The Switch, we head to Morocco in search of the promise, and the politics, of desert power. Environment DW solar, renewables, desert, power, Morocco, podcast false full 26:19 74713386 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-switch-a-miniseries/audio-74713386?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Solar power is the cheapest energy source in history – and wind isn’t far behind. So why isn't the clean energy transition moving faster? In a new three-part miniseries, we’re digging into why the switch is so damn hard. From solar mega-farms in Morocco to European bottlenecks to climate writer Bill McKibben’s office, we're asking what the holdup is – and where to from here. Starting November 21. Environment DW Renewable energy, solar false trailer 01:29 74625639 Fri, 7 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/breaking-gold-s-toxic-bond-with-mercury-pollution/audio-74625639?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss When mercury pollution makes headlines, it's often linked to fish and human health. But there's another big source of mercury pollution that's affecting millions of people across the world - artisanal and small-scale gold mining. This episode looks at efforts in South America to reduce mercury use in mining - and what that means for people's health and the future of the Amazon. Environment DW mercury, pollution, gold, deforestation, poisoning, Minamata, COP false full 35:50 74559478 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:37:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-resale-illusion-why-second-hand-isn-t-always-better/audio-74559478?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Your thrifted shirt might not be as green as you think. From Ghana's "dead white man's clothes" to the rise of resale, we uncover fashion's hidden impact - and a way forward that could change it all. Environment DW Fast Fashion, textile waste, second-hand clothes, influencer, consumerism false full 23:01 74456256 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/introducing-boy-wasted/audio-74456256?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week on Living Planet, we're sharing Boy Wasted - a gripping three-part environmental true crime series by Dan Ashby and Lucy Taylor and co-produced by Adnan Khan. It begins with a shocking find: a boy's body hidden in a bale of recycled plastic in Turkey, leading to a dangerous, cross-border investigation into a global recycling scandal. Environment DW recycling, true crime, body, boy, Turkey, podcast false full 23:38 74394326 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 08:46:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/can-a-cancer-hotspot-be-saved-from-our-addiction-to-plastic/audio-74394326?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss The harm of plastics on human health is well known, but what about their impact on the people living near the plants that produce them? In this episode, we hear from the women on the frontlines of the fight against petrochemical companies in one of the US’s most toxic strips of land known as “Cancer Alley.” Environment DW plastic, plastic pollution, cancer, carcinogens, cancer alley, louisiana false full 29:46 74290102 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/what-are-students-really-learning-about-climate-change/audio-74290102?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss In classrooms across the US, fossil fuel interests and political pressure are shaping the science - and leaving key facts out. Meet two teachers fighting to keep climate education honest, local, and alive. Environment DW climate education, science, fossil fuel industry, greenwashing, education, schools false full 35:57 74186241 Fri, 3 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-truly-amazing-world-of-fungi-rebroadcast/audio-74186241?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Think fungi are just mushrooms and mold? Think again. Over 90% of fungal species are still unknown, and scientists are discovering new ones all the time. This World Fungus Day, dive into the hidden, fascinating world of fungi with us. Environment DW mushrooms, fungi, biodiversity, extinction, species, science false full 27:52 74144534 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/norway-s-big-green-lie/audio-74144534?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Hydropower, heat pumps and EVs made Norway a climate darling. Oil and gas exports made it rich. When one Norwegian started to question his role in this story, he came up against the paradox shaping this country's future – and the world’s energy transition. Environment DW oil, Norway, green energy transition, greenwashing false full 29:29 74024022 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:32:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/message-in-a-bottle-saving-louisiana-s-sinking-coastline/audio-74024022?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Louisiana loses a football field’s worth of land every 100 minutes to coastal erosion. Franziska Trautmann, co-founder of Glass of Full, tells the story of how she and her boyfriend stumbled upon a genius solution to save the region's natural barrier against hurricanes – by tapping into New Orleans’ party culture. Environment DW New Orleans, Mississippi River, coastline erosion, levees, wetlands, artificial sand false full 30:04 73972572 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/storms-science-and-threats-the-struggles-of-a-local-weatherman/audio-73972572?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss What happens when science collides with conspiracy? When a weather forecast sparks hate mail and even death threats? In this episode, we follow the journey of a meteorologist who risked his career - and peace of mind - to bring climate truth to the airwaves, and explore how misinformation is fueling hostility against those on the frontlines of communication. Environment DW climate misinformation, conspiracy theories, death threats, weather, global warming, cloud seeding, geoengineering false full 31:58 73882429 Fri, 5 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/what-s-really-holding-back-train-travel/audio-73882429?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Long-distance trips make up just a fraction of our journeys - yet they drive most of our travel emissions. Trains can cut that footprint by up to 75%, but planes still dominate. What will it take to shift how we move across countries and continents? Environment DW rail travel, carbon emissions, green energy, aviation, mobility false full 23:45 73765211 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 03:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-forgotten-children-of-hurricane-katrina/audio-73765211?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, leaving behind a deadly path of destruction. It was the costliest disaster in US history. As E'jaaz Mason can attest, many kids like himself didn't talk about their experiences for years after the storm. It wasn't until working on the award-winning documentary "Katrina Babies" that he heard those stories — and began reflecting back on his own. Environment DW Hurricane Katrina anniversary,  climate change, New Orleans, natural disasters, hurricanes false full 31:54 73394231 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/greener-living-ep-5-spilling-the-beans-on-tea-vs-coffee/audio-73394231?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Tea and coffee. Millennia-old drinks that fuel our mornings and shape our cultures. But behind every steaming cup lies a journey across continents, a web of farms and workers, and a pretty hefty environmental tab. Which one leaves the bigger footprint, and how can we shrink it? We trace their histories, their impact, and some things we can do to brew a better future. Environment DW tea, coffee, colonisation, plantation, chemicals, water false full 30:07 73394202 Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/greener-living-ep-4-the-real-cost-of-smelling-clean/audio-73394202?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We love the smell of fresh laundry – but at what cost? In Episode Four of our Greener Living series, we unpack how our quest for "clean" has been shaped by marketing, not necessity – and how it’s filling our air, water, and bodies with microplastics and nasty chemicals. The good news? A few simple changes can lighten the load. Environment DW washing, laundry, microplastics, chemicals, clothing, environment false full 32:02 73559992 Fri, 8 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/greener-living-ep-3-pets-a-mirror-on-our-mess/audio-73559992?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Who's a good boy? We love our pets (how could we not?) – and they love us back. But the way we care for our furry companions says a lot about how we consume, what we value, and the systems we're part of. In Episode Three, we reveal the environmental pawprint of having pets and what it can teach us about ourselves. Not to worry though – we're still allowed to have nice things, including pets. Environment DW Living Planet, pets, carbon footprint, nature, animals, food false full 31:20 73394293 Fri, 1 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/greener-living-ep-2-what-to-look-for-in-your-sunscreen/audio-73394293?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Decipher the back of your sunscreen bottle with the help of an ecotoxicologist in Episode Two of our Greener Living series. Craig Downs helps us understand, and if we're honest, pronounce, the chemicals that have become the norm for protecting ourselves from skin cancer. But what exactly are they doing to the marine life at our favorite beaches? Environment DW sunscreen, skin cancer, chemicals, pollution, health, environment false full 28:11 73385717 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/greener-living-ep-1-should-we-all-ditch-our-cars-for-evs/audio-73385717?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Summer is here, vacation is calling, and Living Planet is out of the office. But not to worry, we’ve lined up five great episodes of our favorite tips for living a greener life. Take a spin with us in Episode One as we weigh the pros and cons of driving an EV versus hanging on to an older car. The experts we spoke with had some surprising answers. Environment DW EV, carbon footprint false full 30:17 73371054 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 09:05:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/greener-living-with-living-planet/audio-73371054?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Summer is here and the living is easy. Well, maybe not so easy when it comes to making environmentally friendly choices! From sunscreen to your next car, your pet's diet to your morning caffeine fix, our Greener Living series shares useful tips to make better decisions for yourself and the planet. Download this series for some easy listening on your next family road trip or day at the beach. Environment DW Living Planet false trailer 00:30 73311567 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/don-t-mention-the-climate/audio-73311567?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss By day Matt Winning works on climate policy. By night, he’s turning scientific data into jokes. Fusing razor-sharp research with dry Scottish wit, Matt uses stand-up to make the climate crisis feel less distant, more human, and a lot harder to ignore. Environment DW stand-up comedy, climate change, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, comedian, crisis false full 31:35 73226293 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/targeting-indigenous-land-for-nuclear-waste/audio-73226293?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Nuclear power is making a comeback in Japan. But in Hokkaido, indigenous Ainu communities are being sidelined as their ancestral land is eyed for nuclear waste storage. The Ainu musician Oki Kano leads a quiet resistance - raising questions about justice and who gets a say in the race to decarbonize. Environment DW nuclear, radioactive waste, colonialism, energy policy, fukushima disaster false full 23:29 73114072 Fri, 4 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/epilogue-the-true-cost-of-climate-change/audio-73114072?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Even in five episodes, we couldn’t cover everything. So in this bonus epilogue, Neil and Kathleen sit down with reporters Sam Baker and Charli Shield to unpack some questions we left on the cutting room floor – from the messy consequences of outdated US flood maps to why helping poorer countries leapfrog fossil fuels matters to us all – plus your comments, a few laughs, and final reflections. Environment DW climate change, cost, economics, heat, emissions, biodiversity, renewables false full 41:26 73044661 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/cold-rush-the-race-to-visit-antarctica/audio-73044661?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss It's the trip of a lifetime. A journey to the end of the Earth, where icebergs groan and penguins shuffle. More tourists are flocking to Antarctica than ever before, drawn by a sense of urgency as climate change melts its ice caps. But what happens when we turn the last wild places into destinations? And what can Antarctica teach us about our role as visitors in a changing world? Environment DW Antarctica, sustainable tourism, bucket list, conservation, melting ice caps, podcast, Living Planet false full 31:27 72921149 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/introducing-boiling-point/audio-72921149?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week we are sharing an episode from Boiling Point, a podcast by L.A. Times Studios that looks at the climate challenges facing California and the American West, and the solutions to fix them. "Breaking Down Plastics" features an interview with journalist Susanne Rust about why plastics are unavoidable, what that means for our health and what lawsuits can achieve. Environment DW plastic, plastic waste, California, united states false full 39:33 72888782 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/breaking-the-chains-of-consumerism/audio-72888782?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss How does a person in advertising go from perpetuating consumerism one day to championing environment citizenship the next? In this episode, we explore the story of one ad man whose job was quite literally making him sick and the unexpected connection he made with a climate-anxious teen. Environment DW consumerism, citizen, advertising, climate anxiety false full 30:41 72794915 Fri, 6 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-are-oceans-getting-darker-rebroadcast/audio-72794915?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss In the past 20 years more than a fifth of our oceans have been growing darker. What is causing this and how worried should we be? In this episode we take you beneath the Baltic Sea to explore how ocean darkening is changing the marine ecosystem, plus the steps we need to take to protect our oceans. Environment DW phytoplankton,  climate change, marine conservation, fish, sediment, Living Planet false full 28:53 72699530 Fri, 30 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/what-do-horses-know-that-we-don-t/audio-72699530?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss After cancer treatment, Suzanne was persuaded to join an animal-assisted therapy session with horses. She was skeptical at first, but the experience changed her life. This episode explores how equine therapy is helping cancer patients process grief, reconnect with themselves, and find strength in nature. Plus, what researchers are beginning to uncover about animal-assisted therapy. Environment DW equine therapy, animal-assisted therapy, cancer, health, horses, PTSD, trauma false full 29:33 72638008 Fri, 23 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-woman-who-ran-toward-wildfires-and-came-out-a-hotshot/audio-72638008?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss When Kelly Ramsey joined an elite unit of wildland firefighters called the "hotshots" in Northern California, she thought she knew what she was signing up for. But climate change has flipped a switch, transforming wildfires from a natural occurrence into an unstoppable force. We’ll hear her story and check in with firefighters in Canada and Australia about what it now takes to put out the flames. Environment DW Wildfire, firefighter, ember storm, pyrocbs, Black Summer, Canada 2023 fire season, August Complex, Los Angeles fires false full 29:15 72562547 Fri, 16 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/part-5-what-the-economy-gets-wrong-about-nature/audio-72562547?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss What’s a forest really worth? Or a pollinator, or a reef? In this final episode of The Cost of Climate Change, we travel to Tasmania’s underwater forests to uncover the hidden costs of losing nature and what the economy has been ignoring — from vanishing carbon sinks to collapsing food systems. But there’s another side to this story — what we can save by putting nature first. Environment DW Tasmania, nature, species, mass extinction, economy, Living Planet, podcast, The Cost of Climate Change false full 37:22 72487911 Fri, 9 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/part-4-heatstroke-economy-the-rising-cost-of-extreme-heat/audio-72487911?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Extreme heat is no longer a future threat. It's here, and it’s costing us. From hospitals pushed to the brink, to cities built for a cooler planet, the toll is mounting on our bodies, our livelihoods and the systems meant to keep us safe. In Part 4 of our Cost of Climate Change series, we dig into the true price of rising heat, and what it might take to adapt before the next heatwave hits. Environment DW climate change, heat wave, health, greenhouse gas emissions, Living Planet, podcast false full 40:15 72399374 Fri, 2 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/part-3-who-should-pay-for-climate-action/audio-72399374?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss What do a German heat pump and a Canadian carbon price have in common? They're both flashpoints in a growing political battle over how to cut emissions and share the costs fairly. In Part 3 of our series on The Cost of Climate Change, we follow the money and ask: Who should foot the bill — consumers, taxpayers, or polluters? Environment DW Living Planet, podcast, climate change, economics, emissions, The Cost of Climate Change false full 40:19 72356832 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/part-2-can-we-afford-a-transition-to-clean-energy/audio-72356832?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Sun, wind, water, and Earth’s heat — they’re abundant, carbon-free, and cheaper to harness than ever. But what’s the true price of overhauling our energy system? Is clean power really the cheaper path? In Part 2 of our series on The Cost of Climate Change, we head to outback Australia to meet an accidental ally in the race to ditch fossil fuels. Environment DW Living Planet, climate, global warming, emissions, extreme weather, renewable energy, economics, cost of living, fossil fuels, clean energy false full 38:46 72272697 Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/part-1-how-much-does-a-hurricane-cost/audio-72272697?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss In the first episode of our series on The Cost of Climate Change, we head to Miami — where vibrant nightlife, sunshine, and storm surges collide. As hurricanes intensify and insurers pull out, the cost of living in paradise is becoming impossible to ignore. Who picks up the tab for extreme weather, and how do we keep from going broke? One new Florida community might hold some of the answers. Environment DW climate change, hurricane, extreme weather, insurance, economics, resilience, The Cost of Climate Change false full 42:34 72197690 Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/prologue-the-true-cost-of-climate-change/audio-72197690?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Ever notice how debates about the cost of climate change tend to focus on how green policies are too expensive — and less about the huge bill we’ll all face the longer we fail to act? That’s exactly what our new five-part series on The Cost of Climate Change will be exploring, starting April 18. Here's a taste of what to expect. Environment DW climate crisis, global warming, natural disasters, costs, The Cost of Climate Change false full 14:58 72130666 Fri, 4 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/are-pfas-affecting-you-what-you-should-know/audio-72130666?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss PFAS, or "forever chemicals," are everywhere – in food packaging, water, and more. But what happens when they enter our bloodstream? One woman's fight to find out. Environment DW PFAS, forever chemicals, health, cancer, pollution false full 36:23 72062600 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/nature-s-healing-touch-fact-or-fiction/audio-72062600?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Is our love for nature more than instinct? A look at the fascinating link between nature, mental health, and physical recovery. Environment DW wellbeing, brain, nature, burnout, depression, therapy false full 33:12 71974209 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/are-your-flowers-bad-for-the-environment-rebroadcast/audio-71974209?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Spring is in the air, and so are fresh blooms! With the US marking National Flower Day this week and flower season about to ramp up in the world's flower capital, the Netherlands, we wanted to revisit one of our favorite episodes. Find out how cut flowers are grown, how they reach us, and what it takes to keep them blooming year-round. TOP STORIES DW co2 emissions, flower industry, pesticides, water false full 31:44 71913647 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-far-will-governments-go-to-stop-climate-protests/audio-71913647?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Governments are cracking down on climate protests. They say activists have crossed the line into extremism. But history shows resistance only adapts. As repression intensifies, will it crush the movement - or make it stronger? Environment DW Extinction Rebellion, Just Stop Oil, climate activism, non-violence, protest movement false full 25:04 71854098 Fri, 7 Mar 2025 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/what-does-1-ton-of-co2-look-like/audio-71854098?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Last year, the world pumped over 41 billion tons of CO2 into the atmosphere. Hard to picture, isn’t it? In this episode, we explore different ways of understanding this basic concept of climate science along with the help of a researcher with a very personal link to the origins of our obsession with carbon dioxide. Environment DW carbon dioxide, atmospheric carbon dioxide, Carbon dioxide emissions, history carbon dioxide, Mauna Loa, Keeling curve false full 33:27 71781424 Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/water-ai-the-craic-your-questions-answered/audio-71781424?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Is Ireland really running out of water? Is AI to blame? And where does Irish mythology fit in? In this special behind-the-scenes episode, we answer your questions, share unexpected insights, and, of course, have a bit of craic along the way. Environment DW AI, Artificial Intelligence, DeepSeek, water consumption, energy, pipeline false full 34:28 71688142 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/who-s-scared-of-15-minute-cities/audio-71688142?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Imagine a city where everything - work, shopping, schools, and parks - is just 15 minutes away. Is this the key to a greener, more convenient future or a threat to personal freedom? Environment DW urban life, city of the future, sustainable living, 15-minute city false full 30:25 71594777 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/growing-food-in-the-dark/audio-71594777?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Scientists in the US have found a way to grow plants in complete darkness. Could this be the future of farming, reducing land use and environmental impact? Or will traditional agriculture remain irreplaceable? Environment DW photosynthesis, agriculture, food, genetically modified crops false full 31:55 71511647 Fri, 7 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/a-pacific-island-starts-packing-for-metaverse-move-but-what-to-take/audio-71511647?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss What would you do to save your home from disappearing? As sea levels rise, the tiny Pacific island nation of Tuvalu mulls a permanent move to the metaverse to save its culture. But not everyone is giving up just yet. Environment DW sea level rise, global warming, climate justice, climate refugees, islands, Tuvalu false full 27:10 71458851 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/ireland-s-water-dilemma-protecting-the-river-shannon-or-powering-the-future/audio-71458851?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss As Ireland's capital faces a growing water crisis, a controversial multibillion-euro pipeline threatens to reshape the fate of the mighty River Shannon. This is a story of rural-urban divide, corporate thirst and a river's uncertain future. Environment DW pipeline, water, Ireland, data centers, energy, River Shannon false full 32:34 71394250 Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/part-2-light-pollution-rewilding-the-night/audio-71394250?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We recently devoted an episode to exploring LED light pollution in one of Germany’s brightest cities. In part two, we hear from a motley team of researchers who want to rewild urban cities. An artist and an ethicist are leading the way with a “light clock,” an intriguing thought experiment on the relationship between light and time. Environment DW light pollution, artificial light, LED lights, urban lighting, rewilding false full 29:32 71314996 Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/telling-landscapes-the-brontes-stoker-and-herriot/audio-71314996?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Who doesn't love a good story? Even in the noise of today, some books keep on drawing new readers. Outdated in many ways, yet standing the test of time, can those with strong natural settings foster an appreciation of the world around us? An English county with its fair share of well-known writers might be a good place to explore that idea. Environment DW Herriot, Dracula, Bronte, Bram Stoker, Yorkshire, podcast false full 18:11 71023777 Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-winter-secrets-of-bees/audio-71023777?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss What happens to bees in winter? These busy creatures don't just vanish when the cold sets in. In this second episode of our Naturally Connected mini-series we learn about the amazing survival strategies of bees. Environment DW winter bees, beehive, honey, ecosystem, podcast false full 13:02 71023763 Fri, 3 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-call-of-the-sea/audio-71023763?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss What is it about the sea that draws us in? From rugged cliffs to sandy shores, Tamsin Walker explores the ocean’s magnetic pull and the mysteries of its hold on us in this opening episode of our Naturally Connected mini-series. Environment DW ocean, water, origin, seaside, podcast false full 17:40 71068484 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:43:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/bonus-your-questions-answered-plus-our-favorite-moments-of-2024/audio-71068484?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Before we ring in the New Year, Living Planet has some answers to your listener questions. Which is better for the environment: reusable or paper coffee cups? And what about the water footprint of the meat industry? Does it really take 15,000 liters of water to produce one kilo of beef? Plus, our favorite moments of 2024. Environment DW reusable cups, coffee cups, recycled plastic, meat, water footprint, leather false full 32:32 71098121 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:39:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/what-s-better-real-christmas-trees-or-fake-ones/audio-71098121?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Ever wondered what's the greener, more sustainable choice between a chopped down live Christmas tree or an artificial plastic one? Join us as we find out what to watch out for this Christmas season. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, podcast, Christmas, trees false full 19:42 71023764 Fri, 13 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/introducing-don-t-drink-the-milk-the-curious-history-of-the-lawn/audio-71023764?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss What can a well-manicured lawn reveal about social status, our relationship to the Earth and the American Dream? A surprising amount. From fancy French palace gardens to suburban America, come along for the garden party as we mow over the history of the lawn – and ask if its time is up. This episode is from DW's Don't Drink the Milk podcast. Environment DW lawns, sustainability, history, gardening, podcast false full 34:46 70970443 Fri, 6 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/part-1-light-pollution-bright-lights-big-led-cities/audio-70970443?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss More and more cities are switching to LEDs to save money and, ultimately, the planet. But ecologists are worried about this trend. Dr. Chris Kyba explains why on a night walk through Cologne, one of Germany's brightest cities. Environment DW light pollution, LED street lighting impact, environmental effects of LEDs, lighting and wildlife false full 29:53 70908166 Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-woodpeckers-are-choosing-the-city-over-the-forest/audio-70908166?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss In the heart of Berlin, woodpeckers are turning the city into their playground. From drumming on trees to carving out homes, these master carpenters are thriving in the most unlikely of places. But why are they drawn to the bustling streets and towering buildings? Environment DW woodpeckers, urban, habitat loss, biodiversity, birds, podcast false full 12:16 70856809 Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:37:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/one-country-s-shock-solar-revolution/audio-70856809?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Not long ago, energy analysts noticed something weird in the data they were tracking. The anomaly centered on Pakistan. All of a sudden, the country seemed to be using far, far less electricity than before. What the analysts would discover baffled them – it was a different kind of power surge brewing right under their noses. One that could have ripple effects far and wide. If it isn't halted. Environment DW Solar Power, photovoltaic, renewable energy, blackout, podcast false full 24:38 70778754 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-ticking-time-bombs-at-the-bottom-of-the-ocean/audio-70778754?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Thousands of ships loaded with oil were sunk during the fierce sea battles of the Second World War. That means they’ve been sitting underwater for eight decades, with no maintenance or protection. Scientists fear many of these wrecks are now close to collapse — and that a spike in catastrophic oil spills may be on the horizon. Environment DW oil spill, pollution, shipping, WWII, shipwrecks, podcast false full 29:11 70726500 Thu, 7 Nov 2024 14:27:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/introducing-up-from-dust/audio-70726500?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week we are sharing an episode from Up From Dust – a podcast from the NPR stations of Kansas. "Healing the ground we broke" takes us to the majestic prairies of Kansas to the get the dirt on why soil health is so important to maintaining our food systems and protecting the land from climate disaster. Environment DW dust bowl, soil degradation, farming, Kansas, podcast false full 34:05 70621569 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:02:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/can-planting-trees-really-offset-my-flight-emissions/audio-70621569?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Ever been in this situation? You want to fly, but when you start looking at carbon offset websites, you can’t tell what’s real? Then this episode’s definitely for you. We asked around, and got some pretty interesting answers, including from an unlikely carbon credit b.s. detector. Environment DW carbon market, co2 offsetting, greenwashing, podcast, Living Planet false full 30:25 70596891 Fri, 25 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/what-wild-geese-teach-us-about-teamwork/audio-70596891?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Wild geese migrate with remarkable success. They navigate thousands of miles thanks to their unique social structure and provide valuable lessons on teamwork and resilience. But how do these birds know exactly when to embark on their epic migration? Environment DW wild geese, migration, birds, winter, podcast false full 13:09 70524933 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:48:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-eco-friendly-funerals-are-changing-traditions/audio-70524933?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss As traditional funerals take a toll on the environment, a new wave of eco-friendly options is emerging. This episode reveals the surprising choices for sustainable farewells. Are you ready to rethink your final act? Environment DW human composting, funeral, cremation, carbon footprint, podcast, illegal false full 33:41 70471596 Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:40:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-battle-to-ban-fossil-fuel-advertising/audio-70471596?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss It's so common it's easy to overlook. But what if advertising has more power to shape our choices, our world and our climate than we realize? For decades, the fossil fuel industry has used marketing to buy our support and delay climate action – with remarkable success. Now some cities have had enough. They're banning ads for cruises, cars and flying – and they say that's just the beginning. Environment DW advertising, fossil fuels, Big Oil, marketing, consumerism, podcast false full 35:05 70375242 Fri, 4 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/what-s-better-leather-or-vegan-leather/audio-70375242?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Vegan leather, synthetic leather, faux leather. Whatever you want to call it, demand for this non-animal-based leather alternative is on the rise, especially when it comes to shoes. Some consumers don’t want to pay leather prices, others want a clean conscience when it comes to the environment and animal cruelty. So, how do these materials stack up against leather? TOP STORIES DW leather, vegan, shoes, synthetic, environment, podcast false full 30:46 70333751 Fri, 27 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/chirping-from-the-crypt/audio-70333751?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss There are an estimated 50 to 430 billion birds worldwide. They're everywhere, but few of us take the time to listen. In this episode, our reporter Ben Restle joins a nocturnal Berlin birdwatching workshop in a rather eerie location. It’s perfect for witnessing the magical dawn chorus - you just need to make it through the night… Environment DW birds, graveyard, dawn, singing, urban, podcast false full 13:41 70279237 Fri, 20 Sep 2024 09:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/introducing-what-on-earth/audio-70279237?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week we are sharing an episode from What On Earth — a CBC Podcast dedicated to bringing you a world of climate solutions. “Ghosts in their fishing nets” takes us to the Yukon, where Indigenous communities are sounding the alarm over critically endangered Chinook salmon populations – and fighting to help the fish return. Environment DW salmon, biodiversity, species extinction, indigineous people, podcast false full 26:47 70199755 Fri, 13 Sep 2024 07:37:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/when-ants-invade/audio-70199755?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Which creatures tend their own gardens, keep livestock, wage wars and have been around since the dinosaurs? We’re talking about ants of course. Tiny but mighty, the ant universe is complex, fascinating, and mostly hidden. Ants are crucial for sustaining healthy ecosystems. But, as residents in one German town discovered, they can also wreak havoc when they invade new habitats. Environment DW ants, invasion, biodiversity, environment, podcast false full 35:49 70153363 Fri, 6 Sep 2024 10:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/suck-bury-store-denmark-wants-your-co2-but-why/audio-70153363?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss If you can't beat CO2 pollution, then bury it? That's basically the thought behind carbon capture and storage. Denmark wants to become a leader in these efforts, and has the geological underground to lock away billions of tons of CO2. But locals ask, will it blow up in their face? An exploration of carbon capture technology. Environment DW carbon capture, carbon capture storage, carbon pollution false full 32:32 70081561 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 11:45:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-dirty-truth-about-laundry/audio-70081561?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Our laundry routine impacts the environment with chemicals, microplastics, and energy use. Is our fear of being viewed as dirty making us overwash our clothes? Find out how to make smarter and greener laundry choices. Environment DW laundry, environmental footprint, microplastics, psychology, podcast false full 32:22 70025717 Fri, 23 Aug 2024 09:18:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/what-s-better-dairy-or-plant-based-milk/audio-70025717?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Whether you're an almond or soy milk enthusiast, or just curious about the latest trend in plant-based alternatives, find out which milk is the best choice for your health and the environment. Environment DW vegan, plant-based diet, dairy false full 23:59 69755595 Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-fox-s-tale/audio-69755595?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Foxes have thrived alongside us for centuries. Despite facing numerous threats, they continue to adapt and survive in our ever-changing world. But how are these clever animals finding their place in urban areas? Environment DW foxes, urban wildlife, adaptation, hunting, podcast, Living Planet false full 13:54 69763892 Fri, 9 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/finding-humanity-beneath-the-arches/audio-69763892?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss America's iconic national parks are a great place to reconnect with nature. But are the crowds killing the vibe? Among the red rocks and tourists of Arches National Park in Southern Utah, reporter Sam Baker asks: Do we need solitude to find serenity in nature? Environment DW national parks, Utah, nature bathing, mass tourism, Living Planet, podcast false full 32:48 69755628 Fri, 2 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-lost-art-of-foraging/audio-69755628?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss An urban park in the heart of Berlin might not seem like an ideal place to forage for hidden food treasures. But it's actually blessed with richer biodiversity than the sprawling countryside that wraps around it. And, if you lean in close enough, you'll find an astonishing diversity of plants to nourish, heal and soothe - and you might even untap some old wisdom within yourself along the way. Environment DW urban foraging, edible plants, self-sufficiency, Living Planet, podcast false full 15:05 69755684 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 08:38:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/murky-waters-what-s-stealing-the-light-from-our-oceans/audio-69755684?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss 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. Environment DW coastal ecosystems, phytoplankton, climate change, oceans, Living Planet, podcast false full 32:29 69704077 Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/what-s-better-the-4-or-5-day-workweek/audio-69704077?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss 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? Environment DW work, carbon, degrowth, environment, Living Planet, podcast false full 33:17 69640360 Fri, 12 Jul 2024 07:27:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-you-d-better-check-the-sunscreen-you-use/audio-69640360?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss 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. Environment DW Coral Reef, coral bleaching, sunscreen chemicals, UV filters, human health false full 26:16 69566948 Fri, 5 Jul 2024 07:49:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/can-soccer-go-green/audio-69566948?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss With over 2 billion dollars in expected revenue and a projected carbon footprint of 500,000 tons of CO2, do the 2024 Euros deserve being called the "most sustainable European Championship" and is the competition 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. Environment DW Euro 2024,  soccer, sustainable, champions, carbon footprint, Germany false full 17:50 69506767 Fri, 28 Jun 2024 13:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/are-we-blind-to-our-pets-climate-crimes/audio-69506767?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss 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. Environment DW climate crisis, pets, animals, biodiversity false full 32:22 69428931 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 12:58:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-true-cost-of-sugar/audio-69428931?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss 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? Environment DW CO2 emissions, sugar cane, sugar tax, obesity, consumerism false full 39:45 69358534 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 07:39:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/could-ocean-viruses-be-used-for-carbon-capture/audio-69358534?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss A handful of sea water contains more than 50 million viruses. But they’re nothing to be afraid of, at least where human health is concerned. In fact, some scientists wonder if they can be harnessed to help fight climate change. Environment DW ocean viruses, marine viruses, carbon capture, carbon sink false full 31:14 69290617 Thu, 6 Jun 2024 11:53:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/where-do-all-the-flowers-come-from/audio-69290617?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Roses are red, cornflowers are blue. Most flowers are grown on a different continent, what's it to you? There’s nothing quite like the gift of cut flowers – a special little piece of nature’s bounty in your hands. But the thing about flowers is, they've gotta be fresh and we want them year round. So, how do we grow them and how do they get to us? Environment DW flowers, CO2 emissions, sustainable, pesticides, water false full 31:15 69267358 Wed, 5 Jun 2024 08:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/quick-update-living-planet-gets-a-refresh/audio-69267358?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We've been busy behind the scenes tweaking and updating the Living Planet podcast and we're finally ready to let you in on a few of our secrets! Environment DW podcast, Living Planet, environment, climate, biodiversity false full 09:27