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 Mon, 5 Oct 2026 05:27:31 GMT Mon, 5 Oct 2026 05:27:31 GMT https://static.dw.com/image/77201058_7.jpg 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 79503190 Fri, 2 Oct 2026 09:18:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/powering-china-reshaping-tibet/audio-79503190?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss As a teen, Lobsang Yangtso left her home in Tibet. It took two decades to return, and what she found shocked her. China's clean energy revolution is bringing major gains, but also difficult trade-offs. Environment DW China, Tibet, energy, hydropower, green transition, renewables, dams, podcast false full 25:10 79415250 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:11:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-aren-t-more-women-cycling/audio-79415250?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Cycling changed Aisling's life for the better. So why did she begin to wonder whether it was worth it? Her story reveals the hidden barriers keeping many women off two wheels, and why overcoming them benefits everyone. Environment DW cycling, gender gap, road traffic accidents, bikes, city planning false full 25:34 79314629 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:28:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/fighting-fire-with-fire/audio-79314629?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Anasuya Basil lives in a virtual tinder box in California. After surviving blazes big and small, she winced at the smell of smoke. Then everything changed. Now she sets fires on purpose. Environment DW California wildfires, prescribed burns, indiginous, Heat and drought, trauma therapy false full 34:34 79147692 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:25:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-imperfect-activist/audio-79147692?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Katie Hodgetts wanted to do everything right for the planet. She stopped flying, changed how she lived, and threw herself into climate activism. But when doing more became too much, she learned an important lesson. Environment DW guilt, climate anxiety, activism, burnout false full 26:09 78759925 Fri, 4 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/searching-for-higher-ground-in-australia/audio-78759925?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss In 2022, a catastrophic flood tore through Australia's Northern Rivers region. By the time it receded, life for one couple had changed forever. Surviving the flood was one thing, figuring out what came next was another. Environment DW climate change, floods, insurance, relocation, disaster false full 27:35 78526768 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:21:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/saving-syria-s-war-ravaged-bees/audio-78526768?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Syria’s bee population was once considered the largest in the Middle East, but then came the civil war in 2011, plunging the country into years of violent conflict. Only a fraction of its bee colonies survived. A traveling beekeeper recounts his own personal fight to bring back the bees, and with them, the farming sector. Environment DW Syria, beekeeping, bees, Syrian civil war false full 23:18 78180310 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:08:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/summer-reads-how-we-made-the-wilderness-w-cal-flyn/audio-78180310?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss What if the places we think of as empty and unmarred are anything but? What if wilderness is as much an idea as a place? A conversation with Cal Flyn, who, in her new book, travels to some of the world's most remote, awe-inspiring places to trace the changing meaning of wilderness, and to explore how one of conservation's most cherished ideals has come at a human cost. Environment DW Living Planet, wilderness, indigenous, nature, hunting, Uganda, Batwa, conservation false full 30:00 78171101 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:06:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/summer-reads-on-the-magic-of-the-himalayas-w-anuradha-roy/audio-78171101?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss If you want to escape to the profound stillness of the Himalayan foothills, a good place to start is by reading Indian writer Anuradha Roy’s latest book, Called by the Hills. A conversation about living with wild animals on her doorstep and her roof, cultivating a deep connection to nature and how the Himalayas are changing. Environment DW Living Planet, Anuradha Roy, India, Himalayas, monsoon, climate change false full 30:50 78171100 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:03:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/summer-reads-learning-from-dinosaurs-w-evan-jevnikar/audio-78171100?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss If you've ever wondered whether humanity can adapt to a changing climate, the fossil record offers surprising reasons for hope. Paleontologist Evan Jevnikar, author of Surviving Climate and Chaos explores how dinosaurs endured millions of years of environmental upheaval, and what their story can teach us about shaping our own future. Environment DW Living Planet, dinosaurs, climate change, mass extinction, paleontology, climate adaptation false full 29:29 78171098 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/summer-reads-thinking-in-deep-time-w-marcia-bjornerud/audio-78171098?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Standing atop a 1.7-billion-year-old rock in Wisconsin, geologist Marcia Bjornerud points out the many challenges our planet has weathered, and that its long memory might hold the key to facing climate change today. A conversation about the power of awe, resilience, and "timefulness," this summer read will help put things in perspective. Environment DW Living Planet, geology, climate, Midwest false full 33:09 78104256 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/when-data-centers-move-in-part-2/audio-78104256?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Where does the cloud actually live? We go behind the high-security fences of a German data center to find out. Inside lies the physical infrastructure that powers our expanding digital universe. And a growing debate about energy, climate and the kind of future we're building. Environment DW Living Planet, energy, technology, Big Tech, emissions, climate change, AI, cloud false full 33:52 77983636 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/when-data-centers-move-in-part-1/audio-77983636?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss The internet's invisible backbone is becoming impossible to ignore. As data centers multiply, so do questions about the land, power and communities they depend on – and who decides where they go. In part one, we visit a quiet town in Europe's biggest data center hub to explore how the race to build our digital future is playing out on the ground. NRS-Import DW Living Planet, data centers, cloud, AI, environmental footprint, water use, power grid, emissions false full 22:24 77900645 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:58:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-next-flood-doesn-t-have-to-be-a-disaster/audio-77900645?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Five years after catastrophic floods tore through Germany's Ahr Valley, Living Planet host Neil King reflects on the devastation he witnessed firsthand, while reporter Jonas Mayer returns to see what's changed. Can communities really build back better - or is the next disaster only a matter of time? Environment DW flooding, climate change, building back better, resilience, flood protection, nature-based solutions, podcast false full 37:24 77805810 Fri, 3 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-cloud-comes-to-town-coming-soon/audio-77805810?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss The cloud is supposed to be invisible. Limitless. Until it isn't. Coming soon, Living Planet goes in search of the hidden infrastructure being built to power our digital futures. Environment DW Living Planet, climate, environment, data centers, energy, renewable energy, fossil fuels, technology false full 01:46 77708156 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/california-s-largest-lake-is-turning-to-dust/audio-77708156?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Dust storms around the world are getting worse and for people like Michelle, living with chronic asthma near a drying lake in California, the results are life-threatening. Elsewhere, seeds of change are being planted in the form of native vegetation. Can eco science help fill a dust bowl like the Coachella Valley with hope for fresh air? Environment DW dust storm, Coachella, asthma, respiratory illness, face masks, inhaler, podcast false full 34:16 77604145 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/can-we-bury-climate-pollution/audio-77604145?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss What happens after carbon is captured? In this special collaboration with How We Survive, Living Planet follows CO₂ from a cement factory to its final resting place more than a mile beneath the seabed. We investigate the promise, pitfalls and politics of a technology that could help tackle climate change - or prolong the fossil fuel era. Environment DW carbon capture, climate change, CCS, greenhouse gases, global warming false full 29:33 77505882 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/is-carbon-removal-a-fantasy/audio-77505882?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Every time you drive a car, heat your home or board a plane, carbon dioxide enters the atmosphere. A growing industry says it can pull that CO₂ back out again. Living Planet reporter Sam Baker visited two companies behind direct air capture to see whether this much-hyped technology is on the verge of a breakthrough - or headed for a reality check. NRS-Import DW direct air capture, carbon dioxide removal, Climeworks, Greenlyte, global warming, solution, podcast false full 29:23 77430337 Fri, 5 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-this-super-pollutant-became-as-lucrative-as-cocaine/audio-77430337?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss At some point today, you’ve probably used an appliance that relies on HFCs, also known as refrigerants. They're many times more potent than CO2, which is why the EU, US and others are phasing them out. Planet A reporter Tim Schauenberg went undercover to explore the black-market boom in these gases now worth hundreds of millions of euros in Europe alone. Environment DW refrigerants, HFCs, ozone layer, crime false full 26:10 77317307 Fri, 29 May 2026 09:45:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/europe-s-chemical-recycling-gamble/audio-77317307?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss A new generation of chemical recycling plants promises to turn hard-to-recycle plastics back into new packaging and keep waste out of landfills and incinerators. But as Europe pours millions into the technology, critics are questioning whether it can really deliver on those promises. This investigation examines the gap between the industry’s recycling claims and the reality on the ground. Environment DW chemical recycling, greenwashing, plastic waste false full 28:40 77238675 Fri, 22 May 2026 09:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/feldheim-the-village-that-took-back-its-power/audio-77238675?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Wind turbines, pig manure, people power – and one radical idea. Feldheim may look like an ordinary farming village, but it’s become world famous for its unique energy system, where residents pay far less for power than most Europeans. So what can the rest of the world learn from the German village that decided to go it alone? Environment DW Feldheim, energy, renewables, wind power, self-sufficient, blackout false full 27:40 77151754 Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/rats-revisited/audio-77151754?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We thought we were done talking about rats. Then your questions came in. From plague myths to poisoned predators, population growth and climate change to urban allotment gardens in Helsinki, this bonus episode follows the threads we couldn't fit in the first time around, and digs deeper into the surprisingly emotional world of humans versus rats. Environment DW rats, plague, hantavirus, disease, cities, myths false full 30:39 77078760 Fri, 8 May 2026 09:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/prescription-for-a-superbug-crisis/audio-77078760?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss After a life-changing accident, Vanessa spent years fighting a dangerous infection that kept coming back. Eventually, doctors discovered why: the bacteria fueling it were resistant to antibiotics. Her story leads us far beyond the hospital, into waterways, soils, and a hidden world where the medicines meant to save us may be helping create the next superbugs. Environment DW antibiotics, drug resistance, superbugs, World Health Organization, MRSA, soil, water false full 28:58 76981196 Fri, 1 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-dirty-truth-about-laundry-rebroadcast/audio-76981196?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Laundry seems harmless - but it’s not. Chemicals, microplastics, and energy use add up fast. Are we overwashing just to feel "clean”? Discover how to clean your clothes smarter - and greener. Environment DW washing, chemicals, laundry, clothes, psychology, podcast false full 30:20 76912321 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/war-proofing-ukraine-s-power-grid-with-solar/audio-76912321?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss When Russia targets Ukraine's energy system, it's not just turning off the lights, it's creating conditions for nuclear disaster. Each attack forces a rethink: more solar, more batteries, more distributed, harder-to-hit systems. For Ukrainians, this isn't about climate protection, it comes down to survival. What can the rest of the world learn from this? Environment DW Chernobyl reactor accident, nuclear meltdown, renewable energy, resilience, Ukraine war, power grid false full 31:57 76781173 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/something-is-wrong-in-the-arctic-narwhals-can-tell/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-breaking-the-silence-of-us-churches/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/the-rainforest-s-hidden-warning/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/vegan-leather-green-dream-or-plastic-problem-rebroadcast/audio-75912319?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Synthetic leather. Faux leather. Vegan 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/the-great-american-protein-push-what-s-at-steak-bonus/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/bill-mckibben-one-big-thing-is-going-right-the-switch-3/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/blackout-what-s-really-breaking-energy-grids-the-switch-2/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/deserted-why-solar-power-s-failing-where-it-should-shine-the-switch-1/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, The Cost of Climate Change 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/why-birds-love-graveyards/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/loving-our-pets-in-a-warming-world/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 69212459 Wed, 29 May 2024 08:53:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/reviving-repair-culture/audio-69212459?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We generate so much e-waste per year that we could easily fill enough garbage trucks to circle the globe. In this episode we learn about innovative solutions to our growing e-waste problem, the EU's new right-to-repair legislation, and how this shift is challenging our throwaway mindset. Can we fix our way to a more sustainable future? Environment DW e-waste, right to repair, planned obsolescence, legislation, consumer rights false full 17:23 69160469 Thu, 23 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/what-s-better-electric-or-combustion-cars/audio-69160469?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss On the road to a carbon-free future, a lot of drivers are facing a tough dilemma: Is it worth switching to an electric car if the gas-powered car I have can still run a few more years? Is the environmental footprint of an EV really that much better? We spoke to several experts about the upside and downside of e-mobility from range anxiety to charging infrastructure and more. Click here to listen. Environment DW electric cars, combustion autos, carbon footprint, charging, power grid false full 29:59 69095810 Thu, 16 May 2024 10:28:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/introducing-feet-in-2-worlds/audio-69095810?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week we are sharing an episode from Feet in 2 Worlds — a project that brings the work of immigrant journalists to online news sites, podcasts, and public radio. This story was produced as part of Home, Interrupted, a podcast series by Feet in 2 Worlds that explores how the climate crisis affects immigrants across the US. Environment DW  climate change, children, playground, heat waves false full 29:47 69026688 Thu, 9 May 2024 08:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/learning-from-your-local-stream/audio-69026688?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss It's no secret that humans have a deep and abiding relationship with water. Whether the ocean, lakes or rivers, we often go in search of, and take great delight in, the experience of bold bodies of water. And perhaps that means sometimes we overlook the smaller ones. Like the streams that have trickled along the same routes for hundreds and thousands of years. Time for a closer look. Environment DW water, stream, river, history, ecology false full 11:52 68978877 Thu, 2 May 2024 11:32:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-hidden-toll-of-roadkill/audio-68978877?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss For a staggering number of animals each year, roads are a dead end. Yet most of us barely give roadkill a second glance. But it's time we ought to. Because the scale of the crisis is so great it's warping the planet's ecology. So how do we change that, and could eating it help? Environment DW roadkill, biodiversity, species extinction, food false full 35:43 68920556 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:43:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-evolution-of-our-plastic-dependency/audio-68920556?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Plastics have only been around for a little over a century. But in that time, they've become a huge part of our lives and a growing burden for the environment. Each year, the world produces over 430 million tons of plastics, and that figure is set to triple by 2060. A binding global plastics treaty is key to solving the problem. But just how did we get here in the first place? Environment DW UN global plastics treaty, recycling, fossil fuels, climate change false full 29:35 68856349 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 08:42:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/a-mercurial-problem/audio-68856349?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Mercury’s a known pollutant in fish, but did you know one of the biggest mercury emitters is actually small-scale gold mining? From sunken ships to shihuahuaco trees, we take a deep dive into the astounding history and science of mercury and the solutions that could break its toxic cycle. Environment DW mercury, mercury pollution, artistinal and small scale gold mining, asgm, Amazon, deforestation false full 27:23 68795767 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:59:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/illegal-bushmeat-trade/audio-68795767?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss From customs clashes to biodiversity threats and cultural cravings, the illegal bushmeat trade is affecting health and wildlife conservation across continents. But just how widespread is it and why is it so hard to contain? Environment DW bushmeat, biodiversity, zoonotic diseases, wildlife false full 29:31 68731828 Thu, 4 Apr 2024 14:54:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/what-s-better-cotton-or-polyester-clothing/audio-68731828?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Are you torn over your clothing's environmental impact? From resource-intensive production methods to consumer behaviors, explore the complexities shaping our fashion choices and their ecological footprints. Environment DW fast fashion, clothing, cotton, polyester, recycling false full 15:24 68692234 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/an-ode-to-the-crow/audio-68692234?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss A familiar bird that is as clever as it is cunning, sadly the crow is often dismissed as merely a ruthless menace or an unwelcome alarm clock. But if you look closer, there's beauty in this scavenger's ways. Environment DW environment, nature, urban environment false full 11:59 68634284 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 14:29:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/what-s-better-contact-lenses-or-glasses/audio-68634284?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss It seems like glasses would be the obvious eco-friendly choice, but not so fast! The answer is both fascinating and a bit mind boggling. Get ready for some eye-opening facts that could make you rethink your eyewear habits. Environment DW glasses, contact lenses, life-cycle analysis, ecological footprint false full 20:33 68524979 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:03:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-iron-grip-of-brazil-s-mining-industry/audio-68524979?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Brazil's iron ore industry is a vital economic asset but it has devastating environmental consequences. In this episode we delve into the challenges faced by local communities in Minas Gerais as they resist the impacts of mining activities on their environment and water sources. Environment DW Brazil, mining, toxic, dam, accident false full 29:47 68466385 Fri, 8 Mar 2024 09:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/what-s-better-tea-or-coffee/audio-68466385?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Have you ever wondered about the eco-story behind your daily brew? Join us as we spill the beans on the environmental impact of tea & coffee, from cultivation to consumption. Environment DW climate change, agriculture, tea, coffee false full 30:03 68408075 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 17:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/what-s-better-paper-or-plastic/audio-68408075?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Plastic or paper packaging. The more environmentally friendly option seems obvious, right? But concealed within this deceptively simple choice between two materials is a whole lot of different chemicals, marketing tricks and greenwashing. So, which is better for the environment? Environment DW environment, waste, plastic, fossil fuels false full 15:28 68341851 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 17:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/what-s-better-e-readers-or-paper-books/audio-68341851?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Do you ever find yourself stumped by a seemingly simple choice between two things because you're not sure which would be better for the environment? Like plastic or paper packaging, cotton or polyester pants? We're going to try to find some of the answers in a new segment exploring these everyday environmental dilemmas. In this episode we tackle our reading options: electronic books vs paperbacks. Environment DW environment, pollution, recycling, waste, carbon emissions false full 14:33 68268420 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 17:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-memory-of-trees/audio-68268420?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss How often do you stop to really look at the trees in your neighborhood or in your local park? To observe their details and feel their presence? Though you mightn’t have really noticed them – they certainly notice you. They might even be listening in on your conversations. Journey with us to Berlin to get to know a special tree and meet a tree surgeon who can share some of its secrets. Environment DW environment, trees, climate, mental health false full 14:09 68204206 Thu, 8 Feb 2024 12:16:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/we-need-to-talk-about-farmers-and-mental-health/audio-68204206?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Recent studies say mental health is in decline among farmers, and they say climate policy is partially to blame. We spoke with German farmers and experts from different EU countries to find out more. And what they had to say was eye-opening. TOP STORIES DW farmers protest, mental health, emissions farming, Living Planet false full 29:33 68146863 Thu, 1 Feb 2024 15:39:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-truly-amazing-world-of-fungi/audio-68146863?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss When you hear the word fungus, what comes to mind? Maybe you're thinking about those semi-circular growths on tree trunks in the forest, or some mold on a piece of fruit. Estimates suggest more than 90% of all fungal species are still unknown to science - and that new discoveries are happening all the time. Join us for a deep dive into the world of fungi. TOP STORIES DW Living Planet,  environment, fungi, biodiversity false full 27:49 68084998 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:33:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/if-you-love-salmon-you-might-want-to-listen-to-this/audio-68084998?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss From farmed salmon with open wounds and lice-infested bodies, to the dangers of mating between wild salmon and its farmed counterpart after thousands of fish escaped from a fish farm - we take you to Iceland's aquafarms. And: why it's a good idea to pay close attention to the Southern Right Whale. Environment DW Living Planet,  environment, sustainable, salmon, aquafarming, whales,  climate change false full 29:59 68031756 Fri, 19 Jan 2024 12:06:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-this-3d-printed-house-could-be-a-gamechanger/audio-68031756?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week, a deep dive into the fascinating story behind a 3D-printed house made entirely of bio-based materials. We spoke with people behind BioHome 3D to find out why Maine was almost a fateful setting for this project, and what its effect might be on the US housing crisis. TOP STORIES DW Living Planet, 3D printed housing, 3D printing, sustainable housing, US housing crisis, Maine false full 21:41 67950470 Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/is-recycling-really-the-answer-to-the-plastic-crisis/audio-67950470?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Globally only 9% of all plastic waste is recycled. But why is that rate so low? On this week's episode of Living Planet, we're airing an episode from a special on the plastics age which was produced by the DW podcast On the Green Fence.  TOP STORIES DW Living Planet, On the Green Fence, environment, recycling, plastic, fossil fuels, ocean, pollution false full 29:59 67797965 Thu, 4 Jan 2024 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/bioplastics-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/audio-67797965?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss One way to curb the world's plastics problem would be to use bioplastics. But not all bioplastics are created equal. Environment DW Plastics, bioplastics false full 30:00 67797506 Thu, 28 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/bugs-that-eat-plastic/audio-67797506?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss What if there were a way to curb plastic pollution using enzymes? That's what scientists are exploring. On this episode, we'll take a look at how realistic this solution might be. Environment DW plastic waste, plastic false full 30:00 67788145 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 09:40:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-everyday-americans-tackling-climate-change/audio-67788145?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Americans across the United States are grappling with unprecedented extreme weather events. And if you travel across the country, you'll meet all manner of people, from winemakers to aviation experts, who are rolling up their sleeves and getting to work to find sustainable solutions. Environment DW environment, climate change, extreme weather, climate solutions false full 30:00 67735346 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/what-kind-of-world-is-possible/audio-67735346?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Some major climate records were broken this year that paint a grim picture. But what we hear less about are the climate trends heading in the right direction. Dr Hannah Ritchie wants to help us see them. Environment DW environment, climate, renewable energy false full 33:36 67658657 Thu, 7 Dec 2023 17:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/cooling-amphibians-carbon-capturing-mollusks/audio-67658657?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Come on a journey from central America to France, to follow the story of the quirky, feathery-gilled Mexican axolotl with a key role in regulating Mexico City's temperature, to meet climate-conscious clam and oyster fishers in Italy, and to visit the backyards, vineyards and fun parks in France replacing their lawn mowers with sheep. Originally broadcast July 2023. Environment DW environment, climate, biodiversity false full 29:59 67598162 Thu, 30 Nov 2023 17:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/whisky-s-peat-problem-the-repair-cafe-climate-skeptics-cashing-in-on-the-green-economy/audio-67598162?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Is indulging in a wee dram bad for the climate? We investigate whisky's peat problem from the Isle of Islay in Scotland. Later, we drop into a repair cafe in Manchester doing its bit to reduce the millions tons of fixable items we throw out every year. And lastly, we visit the Republican US state of Georgia where the electric vehicle business is booming. Environment DW environment, climate, carbon emissions, renwable false full 30:00 67525910 Thu, 23 Nov 2023 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/amitav-ghosh-on-colonialism-the-climate-crisis/audio-67525910?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Did climate change start with the industrial revolution, or was it earlier than that? And how can the story of an everyday spice help us better understand the climate crisis gripping the planet today? Renowned Indian author Amitav Ghosh on the link between colonialism and climate change and how his perception of the crisis differs from that of most Western experts. Originally broadcast July 2023. Environment DW colonialism, climate change, emissions false full 30:00 67456636 Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:40:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/war-warming/audio-67456636?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss The military isn't exactly known for sharing its secrets. But what about when that information has huge consequences for the world's fight to limit deadly warming? Kept behind closed doors, military emissions and pollution have long avoided proper scrutiny. Climate researchers are determined to uncover it. Environment DW emissions, climate crisis, military, energy false full 29:59 67357476 Thu, 9 Nov 2023 17:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/holding-on-dutch-farmers-california-s-salmon-germany-s-ahr-valley/audio-67357476?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss As The Netherlands continues to battle dangerously high nitrogen levels, its farmers grapple with keeping their businesses afloat and switching to more sustainable methods amid drastic cuts. In California, the salmon have disappeared from an important river, but one radical change could bring them back. And one man's quest to get a new fruit to put down roots in western Germany. Environment DW climate change, adaptation, biodiversity, nitrogen dioxide false full 29:59 67264506 Thu, 2 Nov 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/is-it-time-to-end-biofuels/audio-67264506?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Making fuel out of food. Sounds like it could be pretty sustainable, right? But then again, does it make sense to be growing crops for fuel that could otherwise be food? We travel to the US, Kenya and Germany to interrogate how biofuels came about, their promises and drawbacks and why it is we're still using them. This episode originally aired in December 2022. Environment DW energy, climate change, Ukraine war, extreme weather false full 29:58 67225347 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/rethinking-conservation/audio-67225347?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Protecting African wildlife is a big deal - and big business. It's often linked to tourism, which is not always a reliable income stream and can have major impacts on animal habitats. We head to Kenya to meet the black rhino, hear about South Africa's post-pandemic struggle, and chat to carnivore ecologist Mordecai Ogada about conservation colonialism. This episode originally aired in July 2022. Environment DW conservation, tourism, wildlife false full 30:00 67152061 Thu, 19 Oct 2023 17:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-business-of-bogs/audio-67152061?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Peat bogs are enormous carbon sinks. They store twice the amount of carbon dioxide compared to the planet's forests. But ever since people discovered peat was useful for gardening, farming and heating, they've been digging it up, selling it, and releasing gigantic amounts of CO2 in the process. Now, Germany wants to keep its peat in the ground and is on the hunt for more sustainable alternatives. Environment DW carbon emissions, climate change, climate crisis, peat false full 30:00 67081330 Thu, 12 Oct 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/out-with-the-old-european-cities-climate-change/audio-67081330?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss They're beautiful. They're historic. But they're not really built for this new era of extremes. From Paris to Venice to Rotterdam, how European cities are trying to adapt — and what's standing in their way. Environment DW climate crisis, extreme weather, sea level rise, heat wave, adaptation false full 30:00 67008796 Thu, 5 Oct 2023 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/tweaks-for-the-environment-from-pills-for-burping-cows-eyes-on-cows-butts-more/audio-67008796?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Wait, what? From a "cow-burp tax" to painted eyes on cows' rear ends to help stave off predators, surprisingly helpful chickpeas and tweaks to save mangrove forests from being burned up — this episode has it all! Environment DW Living Planet, environment, agriculture, methane, biodiversity, nutrition, soil, health, forest false full 29:59 66943058 Fri, 29 Sep 2023 13:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/introducing-the-big-switch-on-europe-s-energy-crisis/audio-66943058?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Putin's assault on Ukraine triggered an energy crisis that sent Europe's economies into a tailspin and put the European clean energy transition to the test. But how did the European Union, a leader in climate action, become so dependent on Russian oil and gas to begin with? Environment DW environment, energy, renewable energy, fossil fuels false full 29:59 66877125 Thu, 21 Sep 2023 13:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/reenvisioning-the-restroom/audio-66877125?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss It's perfectly natural and something we do every day. Whether you use a squat toilet, a pit latrine or a water closet, humans need to go. But the ways we do so are often not very efficient, useful or good for the environment. So we're taking a look at the history of human excrement and some creative solutions to dispose of and repurpose our waste. This episode originally aired in September 2022. Environment DW environment, sustainability, agriculture false full 30:00 66793099 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 13:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-growing-microplastics-problem/audio-66793099?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Microplastics have been found everywhere — from the deepest parts of the ocean to the heights of Mount Everest. A problem that is set to intensify as we produce over 400 million tons of new plastics every year. But just how dangerous are microplastics? And what can we do about them? We share an episode from our On the Green Fence colleagues, who delve into the plastic problem in their new season. Environment DW Living Planet, On the Green Fence, microplastics, plastic pollution, fossil fuels, climate, water false full 29:59 66758524 Fri, 8 Sep 2023 11:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/insuring-ourselves-against-the-inevitable/audio-66758524?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We hear from people in California whose home insurers have left them in the lurch as weather extremes intensify in the state, and talk to an expert on disaster risk and adaptation about what we need to help protect our homes against the inevitable. And from high up in the Austrian alps, we get a reality check from climate scientists about the future of our alpine glaciers. Environment DW environment, climate, adaptation, fossil fuels false full 30:00 66688220 Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:45:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/giving-up-fast-fashion/audio-66688220?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Writer and stylist Aja Barber on the imperialism of the fashion industry and how to kick your shopping addiction. And how Kenya's dealing with your unwanted clothing. Environment DW environment, climate, energy, waste false full 30:00 66623084 Thu, 24 Aug 2023 13:32:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/water-woes-how-to-combat-water-scarcity/audio-66623084?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss What do you do if there isn't enough fresh drinking water around? According to the World Resources Institute, a quarter of the world's population doesn't have enough water to meet demand. DW explores ways to combat water scarcity. Environment DW Living Planet,  environment, water, World Water Week, drinking water, health, human rights false full 29:59 66561832 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/life-in-the-arctic-russia-s-exiled-environmentalists/audio-66561832?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We hear from Russian climate activists and environmental organizations working in exile. And we take you to Svalbard in the Arctic to learn about life on this remote archipelago and hear from the climate scientists studying its unique ecosystem. Environment DW environment, climate change, renewable energy, Russia false full 29:59 66444905 Thu, 10 Aug 2023 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-did-we-become-planet-plastic/audio-66444905?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Each year, the world produces 430 million tons of plastics – and that figure is set to triple by 2060. How did plastics become such a big part of our lives? And what can we do reduce the harm they cause? Today, we share an episode from our colleagues at On the Green Fence, who delve into the plastic problem in their new season. Environment DW environment, climate, plastic, fossil fuels false full 30:00 66441052 Fri, 4 Aug 2023 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/extreme-heat-mass-tourism/audio-66441052?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss As the northern hemisphere's summer heat intensifies, wildfires burn from Greece to Algeria to California, and climate scientists admit that even some of these extremes were beyond their predictions, we talk drought, heat, fire — and what happens when that collides with mass tourism. Environment DW environment, climate change, tourism, drought, extreme weather false full 30:00 66370174 Thu, 27 Jul 2023 17:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/leaving-coal-not-people-behind/audio-66370174?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We visit the state of West Virginia in the United States to hear from people grappling with the phase out of coal mining. What's next for this poor state where the coal industry has dominated for more than 100 years? Julia Kastein investigates. Environment DW fossil fuels, renewable energy, climate change, climate crisis false full 30:00 66298543 Thu, 20 Jul 2023 13:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-power-of-solar/audio-66298543?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Solar energy is about to get a push in Croatia which has a lot of sunshine, but so far hasn't really done much with that potential. Food waste is a global problem. In many countries of the global south, it's often down to being unable to keep produce cool. Could solar power help? And we check in with a low-lying coastal community in the US that's already feeling the effects of sea level rise. Environment DW Living Planet, solar power, green energy, renewable energy, Croatia, Kenya, Nigeria, United States, sea level rise, climate change false full 29:59 66221085 Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/cooling-amphibians-carbon-capturing-mollusks/audio-66221085?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Why the survival of the Mexican axolotl matters for keeping Mexico City's temperature down. The special carbon-capturing capacities of clams. And a new, all-natural woolly lawnmower taking off in France. Environment DW Living Planet, axolotl, clams, Mexico, italy, France, sheep false full 29:59 66141478 Thu, 6 Jul 2023 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/where-your-dirty-old-cars-end-up-norway-s-bid-to-mine-the-ocean-floor/audio-66141478?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We hear about how used cars from wealthy countries are getting a second life in Ghana. And we talk to a transport sustainability researcher about why that kind of upcycling isn't as good for the environment as it might seem, as well as what reform could look like. And we visit Norway, where we meet those for and against the idea to mine its deep sea for critical minerals. Environment DW Living Planet, Critical Minerals, Norway, mining, pollution, automobile industry, Ghana false full 29:59 66072858 Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-world-on-fire-how-to-deal-with-wildfires/audio-66072858?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss As fires are burning in Canada in what's been called an unprecedented wildfire season, with smoke drifting over to the United States and even across the Atlantic Ocean over to European countries, we talk fires and drought on the show. How should we deal with wildfires? What can we do to prevent the worst? And do controlled fires have a place when it comes to prevention? Environment DW Living Planet, wildfires, Canada, United States, Spain,  France, Nigeria, drought ,  climate change false full 29:59 65950644 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/whale-speak-nature-s-opera-tidal-marshes-rebroadcast/audio-65950644?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss How do sperm whales express their cultural differences? And what kind of music would birds and the wind make if you gave them the chance? In today's episode, we listen to some curious soundscapes, as well as hear from the climate scientists in Maryland trying to figure out what the future will look like if we change one of Earth's hardest working carbon sinks: saltwater marshes. Environment DW Living Planet, biodiversity false full 29:59 65929773 Thu, 15 Jun 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/bill-mckibben-on-power-the-climate-emergency/audio-65929773?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Environmental journalist & author Bill McKibben helps us understand the link between power, Russia's war in Ukraine and the climate crisis. We then head to Columbia to hear from people on the ground suffering the consequences of Germany's reignited coal deal. And, from Lithuania, we ponder how climate change is altering the way we understand seasons. This episode originally aired in June 2022. Environment DW Living Planet, Bill McKibben, climate crisis, climate change, coal, Columbia, Lithuania false full 30:00 65854364 Thu, 8 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/amitav-ghosh-on-colonialism-the-climate-crisis/audio-65854364?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We talk to renowned Indian author Amitav Ghosh about the origins of the climate crisis, the story of one very important spice, and why he prefers the term "planetary crisis" to the climate crisis. Environment DW Living Planet, Amitav Ghosh, climate crisis, climate change, colonialism, Europe false full 30:00 65791673 Thu, 1 Jun 2023 13:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/introducing-drilled-on-exxonmobil-s-oil-colonialism-in-guyana/audio-65791673?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week we're sharing an episode of Drilled, a true-crime climate podcast we love that describes itself as Law & Order meets the climate crisis. This is episode one from their new season that follows the story of a Guyanese reporter as she tries to find out what kind of deal was struck between ExxonMobil and the Guyanese government after they discovered oil reserves off the country's coast. Environment DW Living Planet, fossil fuels, Guyana, ExxonMobil false full 29:59 65735772 Thu, 25 May 2023 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/critical-minerals-decarbonization-can-we-have-our-cake-and-eat-it-too/audio-65735772?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We hear from people in Puchuncaví, Chile, who want to reclaim their region from industrial exploitation. And we talk to author and expert Saleem Ali about how to reduce the harm of mining and refining the minerals critical to harnessing renewable energy and powering electric vehicles. Environment DW Living Planet, renewable energy, mining, recycling, lithium, cobalt false full 30:00 65607004 Thu, 18 May 2023 13:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/climate-misinformation-how-do-we-tackle-it/audio-65607004?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Climate journalist Stella Levantesi, climate communication researcher John Cook and Wikimedia strategist Alex Stinson join Sam Baker for an engaging round-table discussion on how factually inaccurate and misleading information about the environment travels around the web - and what to do about it. This episode was originally broadcast in April 2022. Environment DW Living Planet, climate change, misinformation, disinformation, fossil fuels false full 29:59 65594041 Thu, 11 May 2023 16:45:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/genetic-modification-divides-kenya-swapping-coca-for-biodiversity-in-colombia-ghana-s-eroding-coastline/audio-65594041?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We hear why Kenyan farmers are rejecting genetically modified seeds, meet the biodiversity guardians protecting peace in the rainforest region of Caquetá, Colombia, and find out how Ghana's coastline is at severe risk of being swallowed by the sea. Living Planet DW Living Planet, climate change, sea level rise, biodiversity false full 30:00 65513565 Thu, 4 May 2023 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/introducing-heat-of-the-moment-on-what-a-just-transition-really-means/audio-65513565?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week we're sharing an episode from Heat of the Moment, a podcast from Foreign Policy in partnership with the Climate Investment Funds. In Season 3, they explore the idea of a "just transition" away from fossil fuels — not only what that means for the coal miners whose jobs are going away, but also how the opportunity can be used to address wrongdoings such as racism, sexism and colonialism. Environment DW Living Planet false full 30:00 65454804 Thu, 27 Apr 2023 15:10:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/conflicting-priorities-the-cost-of-cobalt-dealing-with-deer-in-scotland-fighting-heat-and-air-pollution-in-india-s-slums/audio-65454804?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss On Living Planet this week, too many deer in the Scottish Highlands are leading to community disputes over how to deal with them. As India works to clean up its air, scientists have realized there may be a surprising trade-off: even higher temperatures. And we venture into the heart of the humanitarian disaster that is cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo with author Siddharth Kara. Environment DW Living Planet,  climate change, cobalt, environmental justice, electric vehicles, air pollution false full 30:00 65387386 Thu, 20 Apr 2023 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/fake-electronics-lead-to-e-waste-the-pitfalls-of-compostable-packaging-and-a-greener-refugee-camp/audio-65387386?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week on Living Planet, we hear how refugees in Cameroon are creating shade and fresher air, as they connect their tree-planting project to the Great Green Wall of Africa. We also unpack Uganda's electronic waste problem, which has been made worse by a flood of cheap, counterfeit mobile phones on the market. And we learn about the promise and drawbacks of compostable packaging. Environment DW Living Planet false full 29:59 65302237 Thu, 13 Apr 2023 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/hawaii-paradise-in-peril/audio-65302237?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We head to the Hawaiian Islands to hear how climate change and the touristic obsession with a dreamy island getaway is steadily eroding the archipelago, driving local people, flora and fauna to extinction. And we learn from South African scientists and teachers trying to protect 200 species of shark off the country's coast. Environment DW Living Planet, climate change, Hawaii, tourism, South Africa, sharks, biodiversity false full 29:59 65252601 Thu, 6 Apr 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/a-change-of-taste-coffee-wine-flying/audio-65252601?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Are two of the world's most beloved beverages – coffee and wine – viable in a world warped by climate change? And how's the world going with the whole 'sustainable aviation' thing? Environment DW Living Planet, climate change, coffee, wine, flying false full 30:00 65185886 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/preventing-the-next-pandemic/audio-65185886?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We hear how the next zoonotic disease could be brewing in Kenya, and speak to a non-profit group trying to save the world's rainforests, who may have just struck upon a way to ward off the next deadly virus while they're at it. Environment DW Living Planet, zoonosis, disease, drought, climate change, rainforest false full 29:59 65095578 Thu, 23 Mar 2023 15:05:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-way-of-water/audio-65095578?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss From the water shortage in the Western United States to changes in floodplains in the Amazon, how is climate change impacting our water supplies? We explore solutions to these problems. We also hear what it's like to experience the world through the ears of a whale (yes, whales have ears)! And in France, one town is trying out some natural, glow-in-the-dark lighting. Environment DW Living Planet false full 29:59 65011131 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/searching-for-home-on-a-hotter-planet/audio-65011131?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We follow Australians battered by climate catastrophes, a walrus devoid of its ice floes and Indians from the eastern state of Odisha as they grapple with migration amid the climate crisis. Environment DW Living Planet, climate crisis, migration, pollution false full 29:59 64935394 Thu, 9 Mar 2023 15:45:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/climate-in-the-classroom/audio-64935394?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss How should we talk to kids about climate change? From Belgian teens interacting with climate change on a philosophical level to an eco-bank in Peru where kids can open their first bank account to a new primary school climate program in Ghana, this week on Living Planet, we find out how schools and organizations are engaging young people on one of the most important issues of our time. Environment DW Living Planet,  climate change, education, recycling false full 29:59 64866106 Thu, 2 Mar 2023 17:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/profits-peaks-climate-proofing-islands/audio-64866106?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss At a time when many people are struggling to pay their energy bills, we hear how oil and gas giants are raking in the profits, while quietly scaling back their emission reduction targets. And we head to Micronesia, via the Caribbean, to find out how small island nations are faring amid the climate crisis. Environment DW Living Planet, climate crisis, Palau, micronesia, Carribean, Dominican Republic, fossil fuels, greenwashing false full 29:57 64801557 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 15:45:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/back-to-basics-hand-pollination-ancient-grains-organic-hope/audio-64801557?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Today on Living Planet — more farmers around the world are turning their backs on industrial agriculture in an effort to shore up food supplies. In Georgia, ancient wheat varieties and breadmaking traditions are making a comeback, while farmers in Kenya have been forced to pollinate their crops themselves. And Lebanese farmers are ditching expensive chemical fertilizers for more natural options. Environment DW Living Planet false full 29:59 64732188 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 16:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/flower-power-cloud-catchers-green-cobalt/audio-64732188?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We head to the Canary Islands, where scientists are devising novel ways to squeeze every last drop of moisture out of the air to revive forests destroyed by wildfires. From Morocco, we hear about the potential for building batteries with 'green cobalt'. And, in India, we learn how to turn a flood of flower waste into something useful. Environment DW Living Planet, cobalt, India, Canary Islands, wildfires, energy false full 29:58 64656289 Thu, 9 Feb 2023 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/europe-is-destroying-ancient-forests-in-the-name-of-green-energy/audio-64656289?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Is burning wood to generate energy sustainable? It is according to the EU's renewable energy strategy — a policy that was meant to help the block reduce fossil fuel usage and lower greenhouse gas emissions. But in order to profit from EU subsidies, more and more coal-fired power plants have switched to burning firewood instead, which is having devastating consequences for Europe's forests. Environment DW Living Planet, forests, CO2, energy, renewable energy, fossil fuels false full 30:00 64594411 Thu, 2 Feb 2023 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-nature-around-us-permafrost-science-breaks-down-in-the-russian-arctic-building-a-library-of-species-biopiracy-and-brown-hyenas/audio-64594411?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week on Living Planet, we hear from climate scientists whose work has been disrupted by the war in Ukraine. We visit an ambitious project in the Netherlands, which shows us that living things really are all around us. And we look into the exploitative practice of biopiracy. Environment DW Living Planet false full 29:59 64524083 Thu, 26 Jan 2023 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-do-we-shake-fossil-fuels-petrochemicals-in-beauty-products-uganda-s-pipeline-battle-and-evaluating-evs/audio-64524083?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Today on Living Planet — a controversial oil pipeline in Uganda stirs up strong reactions. We ask what fossil fuels have to do with our beauty routine. And if you've wondered about the environmental and economic trade-offs of getting an electric vehicle, we've got answers. Environment DW Living Planet false full 29:59 64454124 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/finding-the-cold-on-a-warming-planet-balmy-winter-sports-chilly-supermarkets-and-ancient-ice-cores/audio-64454124?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Today on Living Planet, we're traveling to some cold (and not-so-cold) places. We're asking how Europe’s snow-starved winters are affecting winter sport enthusiasts. We visit a French supermarket that's keeping things especially chilly. And we head to the lab to find out how climate scientists study the world's oldest ice. Environment DW Living Planet false full 29:59 64364805 Thu, 12 Jan 2023 14:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/too-far-or-not-far-enough/audio-64364805?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss In recent months, climate activists have thrown food at famous paintings and glued themselves to roads. In the German town of Lützerath, protestors are resisting eviction to stop a coal mine. Today on Living Planet, we ask: Are activists going too far, harming their own cause? Or are they not going far enough, in light of climate realities? And are their efforts leading to any meaningful change? Environment DW Living Planet, coal phaseout, Lutzerath, Luetzerath, climate activism, Extinction Rebellion, Just Stop Oil, Last Generation, Letzte Generation false full 30:00 64296613 Thu, 5 Jan 2023 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/assault-on-the-amazon-s-guardians/audio-64296613?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week on Living Planet — as Brazil welcomes its next president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, we reflect on the destruction the Amazon has experienced over the past few years, as a criminal system has moved in. What does this mean for the Indigenous people who've inhabited this famous rainforest for millennia, and are often its greatest defenders? Environment DW Living Planet, Amazon, Amazon rainforest, Jair Bolsonaro, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, indigenous rights, Indigenous people false full 29:59 64184108 Thu, 29 Dec 2022 13:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/another-spin-around-the-sun/audio-64184108?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week on Living Planet, we look back at a few of our favorite stories and interviews from the year. From conversations about conservation colonialism and fossil fuel despots to investigative stories into illegal activities and hopeful tales of returning wildlife, we covered a lot in 2022. Environment DW Living Planet false full 30:00 64189006 Thu, 22 Dec 2022 14:40:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/maintaining-tradition-growing-chestnuts-tasting-the-weather/audio-64189006?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week on Living Planet, we're getting a little festive – venturing to chestnut groves in Italy and to the Swiss Alps for an old-school weather forecast. We also visit the Canary Island of La Palma to hear how locals are living with the long aftermath of an unwelcome volcanic eruption. Environment DW Living Planet, climate change, volcano, volcanic eruption, biodiversity, 30 by 30 false full 29:59 64107262 Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/a-betrayal-of-resources-namibia-s-fishrot-scandal-and-a-first-nation-view-of-the-global-biodiversity-conference/audio-64107262?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week on Living Planet, 21-year-old Ta'Kaiya Blaney from the Tla'amin Nation shares her perspective on the current biodiversity summit in Montreal and the shortcomings of such UN conferences. And in Namibia, fall-out from a scandal known as 'Fishrot' — where fishing rights were illegally given to an Icelandic company — is still rocking the country, its government and its fishermen. Environment DW Living Planet, Climate Change, biodiversity false full 29:59 64035598 Thu, 8 Dec 2022 17:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/into-the-wasteland-an-investigative-special/audio-64035598?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Do you really know what happens to the stuff you throw away? In this episode, we follow the dirty trail of British waste, from the moment households toss their trash into the wheelie bin and diligently sort their recyclable goods, to where it actually ends up — revealing shocking illegal dumping and the farce of recycling. Environment DW Living Planet, waste, recycling, fossil fuels, plastic false full 30:00 63958193 Thu, 1 Dec 2022 18:20:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/is-it-time-to-end-biofuels/audio-63958193?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss As energy prices go sky-high this winter, any source of affordable energy may seem like a welcome reprieve. But does it make sense to be growing crops for fuel that could otherwise be food? This is the conundrum of biofuels. Today on Living Planet, we travel to the US, Kenya and Germany to explore biofuels – how they came about, their promises and drawbacks, and why it is we're still using them. Environment DW Living Planet, biofuel, energy crisis, drought, climate change, fossil fuels false full 29:59 63876392 Thu, 24 Nov 2022 17:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/planting-the-seeds-of-change/audio-63876392?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss As the dust settles on COP27 climate talks in Egypt, we reflect on what was and what wasn't achieved to help the world avert catastrophic warming. But as we hear from people living in South Africa's coal belt — we’re not just headed for a world made worse by burning fossil fuels, we're living in one. And we meet the seed savers taking matters into their own hands — one tasty bean at a time. Environment DW Living Planet,  climate, seeds, coal, climate change, fossil fuels false full 30:00 63812813 Fri, 18 Nov 2022 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/climate-justice-who-s-gonna-pay-for-climate-change/audio-63812813?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss In this special episode, five experts talk about how the world might pay for the harm that's been inflicted on poorer nations by burning fossil fuels. Director of the Loss & Damage Youth Coalition Ineza Umuhozo Grace, climate economist Gernot Wagner, the Dominican Republic's Vice Minister of Climate Change Milagros De Camps, and two International Red Cross representatives share their insights. Environment DW Living Planet, climate, finance, climate justice, Global South, Global North, extreme weather, Twitter false full 30:00 63716539 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/headed-in-the-wrong-direction/audio-63716539?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss What responsibility do rich, high-emitting countries have towards poorer, low-emitting countries? And will western citizens commit to coughing up for the climate crisis? As the world gathers in Egypt to hash out a plan to limit warming, we ask some important questions in today's show. Plus, how Cameroon is faring amid the energy crisis and what it means to ignore climate change when city-building. Environment DW Living Planet, COP27, climate crisis, flooding, heatwave, extreme weather, energy, global warming, climate change, loss and damage, finance false full 30:00 63642297 Thu, 3 Nov 2022 17:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/where-there-s-smoke/audio-63642297?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week on Living Planet, we're tackling fire and ice. As wildfires get worse in a warming world, we venture to the Western United States to hear what it's like to live with this smoky season every year. And ahead of the annual UN climate conference, we speak to Arctic ecologist, Sue Natali, about thawing permafrost and just how much it has in store for climate change. Environment DW Living Planet false full 30:00 63576992 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:10:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/faster-fashion-online-returns-social-media-hauls-and-pashmina-in-peril/audio-63576992?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss The fashion industry has a lot to answer for — in 2018, it was responsible for 4% of the globe's total emissions. We delve into the world of fast fashion spurred on by social media and find out what happens to clothing you buy online and return. And in the Himalayas, we travel the historic Silk Road to learn what has become of the wool and textile industries that once sustained empires. Environment DW Living Planet,  climate change, fast fashion, Pashmina false full 29:59 63510917 Thu, 20 Oct 2022 15:35:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-with-nature-kampala-s-conundrum-river-accidentally-rerouted-to-the-amazon-and-the-world-s-biggest-baobab/audio-63510917?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We hear how human activity transformed the mighty Araguari River in Brazil. We also visit Uganda's capital, which has been designated as a 'Tree City of the World', but also deals with extreme air pollution — are trees enough to clean its air? And speaking of trees... in South Africa, there's one so big, it's home to hundreds of birds and bats, and it even houses a cave within it! Environment DW Living Planet, Amazon River, air pollution, hydroelectric dam, mottled spinetail false full 30:00 63429769 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 15:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/low-emissions-high-consequences/audio-63429769?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We take a listen to how the climate crisis is affecting people's lives in different parts of Africa — from profound societal impacts in Maasai communities in Kenya, to the mental health challenges people are enduring in South Africa, to threatened tropical peatland ecosystems in the Cuvette Centrale basin in the DRC. Environment DW Living Planet, peatlands, carbon emissions, climate crisis, climate change, mental health, female genital mutilation false full 30:00 63359840 Thu, 6 Oct 2022 14:35:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/thaw-in-the-arctic-difficulties-researching-ice-at-the-north-pole/audio-63359840?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Climate scientists agree that the Arctic is ground zero for climate change. In the past, international teams of climate scientists have studied the sea ice here, but since the war in Ukraine, collaboration with Russia has been off-limits for Western researchers. The icebreaker and cruise ship, the Commandant Charcot, invited some of them on its maiden voyage to the North Pole. Environment DW Living Planet, North Pole, Arctic Ocean, Climate change, Science false full 30:00 63286241 Fri, 30 Sep 2022 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/whale-speak-nature-s-opera-tidal-marshes/audio-63286241?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss How do sperm whales express their cultural differences? And what kind of music would birds and the wind make if you gave them the chance? In today's episode, we listen to some curious soundscapes, as well as hear from the climate scientists in Maryland trying to figure out if tidal marshes will continue to be carbon sinks, or if rising sea levels will turn them into dangerous carbon emitters. Environment DW Living Planet, whales, noise pollution, carbon emissions, tidal marsh, salt marsh, methane, music, climate science, biodiversity false full 30:00 63208969 Thu, 22 Sep 2022 15:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/stopping-monumental-melting/audio-63208969?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Glaciers may only exist in certain cold corners of the world, but just like tropical rainforests, peatlands, wetlands and oceans, they support life on Earth hundreds of thousands of kilometers away; regulating ocean temperature, freshwater supply and our climate. In this episode we hear why ice is so integral to the planet as a functioning ecosystem, and some radical ideas to stop it from melting. Environment DW Living Planet, glacier, ice, ice sheet, CO2 emissions, melting, geoengineering false full 30:00 63139366 Thu, 15 Sep 2022 13:35:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/what-keeps-you-up-at-night/audio-63139366?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Can't sleep? You're not alone. A recent report highlights how much sleep we'll lose each year as temperatures continue to rise. Climate change is also drying up water supplies — from North America to East Africa to Europe. We travel the Rhine in Germany where low water levels are killing fish and halting trade. And in Mexico, residents rely on water deliveries due to drought and mismanagement. Environment DW Living Planet false full 30:00 63059636 Thu, 8 Sep 2022 14:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/reenvisioning-the-restroom/audio-63059636?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week on Living Planet, we explore a topic that's perfectly natural and something we do every day. Whether you use a squat toilet, a pit latrine or a water closet, humans need to go. But the ways we do so are often not very efficient, useful or good for the environment. So we're taking a look at the history of human excrement and some creative solutions to dispose of and repurpose our waste. Environment DW Living Planet false full 29:59 62856821 Thu, 1 Sep 2022 13:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/scotch-whisky-drinking-seawater-the-green-bitcoin-wave-rebroadcast/audio-62856821?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss As the climate heats up, we hear about the dry future predicted for one of Scotland's best known exports. We travel to East Africa, where Somalians — desperate for climate aid — are taking the salt out of seawater to solve worrisome water shortages. We also ask how — indeed, if — clean Bitcoin could fix the currency's carbon footprint, and learn how to zap the methane out of cow dung. Environment DW Living Planet false full 29:59 62849610 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 13:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/frog-love-songs-rocky-reef-revivals-avocado-farming-done-right-rebroadcast/audio-62849610?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We hear how the once decimated rocky reefs off the coast of Scotland have been replenished, travel to East Africa where farmers are cashing in on the Global North's avocado obsession without destroying the environment, and a professional frog nerd takes us through the bizarre and bountiful world of frog sounds. Environment DW Living Planet false full 30:00 62849700 Thu, 18 Aug 2022 12:40:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/nature-s-inspiration-citizen-science-in-the-gambia-preserving-giraffes-in-namibia-and-creating-music-from-the-natural-world-rebroadcast/audio-62849700?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Where do nature and art meet? From the vast majesty of the Antarctic to the neat symmetry of a beehive, environmentally-minded artists find inspiration in the sounds of the natural world. And from the Gambia to Namibia, outreach programs show the importance of citizens and scientists working together to conserve some of Africa's most iconic plants and animals. Environment DW Living Planet false full 29:59 62780747 Thu, 11 Aug 2022 15:20:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/who-speaks-for-the-trees/audio-62780747?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We travel to the Brazilian Amazon, where the forest is disappearing at an alarming rate and the trees' last line of defense are the Indigenous communities that have lived among them for millennia. We also visit Ghana, where high oil and gas prices have led to a worrisome revival of cooking with charcoal and firewood. And experts from Scotland share secrets learned from their reforestation efforts. Environment DW Living Planet false full 30:00 62780972 Thu, 11 Aug 2022 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-trailer/audio-62780972?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Every Thursday, a new episode of Living Planet brings you environment stories from around the world. The prize-winning, weekly half-hour radio show and podcast is produced by Deutsche Welle, Germany's international broadcaster. Environment DW Living Planet false full 01:00 62711185 Thu, 4 Aug 2022 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/drilling-in-the-name-of-fossil-fuels-the-green-tech-revolution/audio-62711185?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss In the Congo, new oil and gas permits are being offered up in endangered gorilla habitats and giant tropical peatlands to finance forest protection and reduce poverty. Meanwhile in Zambia, mining for EV batteries has citizens concerned about the price they'll pay for the world's renewable revolution. And, underwater, the secret race to buy the ocean floor. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, fossil fuels, oil, gas, minerals, renewable energy false full 30:00 62629033 Thu, 28 Jul 2022 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/earth-overshoot-day-desert-hydroponics-tilling-with-the-tides/audio-62629033?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We explore how rich Gulf countries can gain more control over their food supply as climate change and political insecurities threaten their decades-long reliance on imports, hear about how an ancient way of farming with the tides is seeing Tunisians through modern water crises, and travel to Valencia to learn about their old-school water tribunal. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, drought, water, Earth Overshoot Day, farming, agriculture false full 30:00 62553265 Thu, 21 Jul 2022 13:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/return-of-the-dugong-seaweed-farming-oysters-charm/audio-62553265?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We're plunging into the oceans this week on Living Planet with stories of algae, bivalves and dugongs! Seaweed farmers in Zanzibar are adapting to climate change while Indian fishermen are facilitating one marine mammal's comeback. And mussels, clams and oysters contain mind-boggling secret uses — from cleaning waterways to providing low-carbon building materials. Environment DW Living Planet false full 30:00 62475353 Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/what-will-it-take-to-save-species-from-extinction/audio-62475353?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss As scientists warn that the world is hurtling toward mass biodiversity loss, we think about how to reverse that trend. We talk to Colombian ecologist Brigitte Baptiste, who's been part of a team tasked with creating international guidelines for governments on the value of nature. And we journey to South Africa to hear how the country is restoring ecosystems warped by invasive trees. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, biodiversity, climate change, species, invasive species, extinction, trees false full 30:00 62400016 Thu, 7 Jul 2022 15:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/rethinking-conservation-tourism-conservation-colonialism-and-community-management/audio-62400016?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week on Living Planet, we head to South Africa, Kenya and Namibia to look at different ways conservation has taken root to sustain some of the region's most iconic species. We'll examine some of the problems with classical models of conservation and what alternatives there are to meet the needs of people who share space with these animals. Environment DW Living Planet false full 30:00 62317718 Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/going-places-how-to-tourist-right-the-magic-of-the-underground/audio-62317718?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss As the world opens up to tourism again, we hear from one place in the world that is being visited to death, and talk about why a lot of tourism — including the "eco" kind — needs a rethink. But don't worry, we also chat to a responsible travel expert about what we can do. Then, we go underground to explore how life down there supports life up here in all manner of complex, vital and magical ways. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, fungi, tourism, environmental protection, climate change false full 30:00 62236762 Thu, 23 Jun 2022 14:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/too-hot-to-handle-heatwaves-and-droughts-around-the-world/audio-62236762?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week on Living Planet – As Europe and North America deal with record-breaking heatwaves, we look at how cities from Ahmedabad, India to Athens, Greece handle the heat. When drought makes water a mere mirage – what are communities to do? Italy and Somalia are both struggling with diminishing water supplies. And in an odd twist, drought is also revealing some hidden secrets of the past. Environment DW Living Planet false full 29:59 62140490 Thu, 16 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/hostile-environments-cold-desert-farming-volcanic-aftermaths-climate-change-fueling-gender-inequality/audio-62140490?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week on Living Planet – In India's cold desert, farmers have found ways to grow food year-round, but climate change is creating new obstacles. Our CO2 addiction is making living conditions worse for women around the world. And a volcanic eruption in the Canary Islands shows that what nature may need isn't always what humans want to deal with. Environment DW Living Planet false full 29:59 62079560 Thu, 9 Jun 2022 13:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/africa-climate-podcast-early-warning-systems-save-lives-and-economies-special-episode/audio-62079560?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week, Living Planet brings you another podcast we think you'll enjoy: the Africa Climate Podcast. As the climate — and the weather — changes, early warning systems are crucial to communities' safety and even to countries' economic growth. But how do these services work and who still has yet to get them? Environment DW Living Planet, podcast false full 30:00 62014619 Thu, 2 Jun 2022 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/bill-mckibben-dirty-deals-unrecognizable-seasons/audio-62014619?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We talk to environmentalist Bill McKibben about what the war in Ukraine really shows us about the climate crisis and a key aspect people have been missing in the fight against it. We also travel to a place bearing the consequences of Germany's exit from Russian coal. And, from Lithuania, we ask: how is the climate crisis changing the way we understand seasons? Environment DW Living Planet, environment, fossil fuels, war, autocracy, climate crisis, global warming, seasons, weather, coal mining, protests, Bill McKibben false full 30:00 61931281 Thu, 26 May 2022 13:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/fuel-on-the-fire/audio-61931281?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We unpack the science of climate attribution, as scientists find South Asia’s extreme heatwave was made significantly more likely by climate change. In India, we hear how the record temperatures are inflaming the country's waste problem — literally. And, how transforming transport in Kenya could help the country cut emissions fast. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, heatwave, extreme weather, climate change, global heating, fire, waste, climate science, trains, transport, petrol, emissions, fuel false full 29:59 61861563 Thu, 19 May 2022 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/toxic-coal-ash-pesticides-politics/audio-61861563?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Australians are heading to the polls in what many see as a last-chance climate election, as the fossil-fuel-friendly country reels from years of extreme weather worsened by climate change. In India, a lesser-known consequence of burning coal is hurting people and ecosystems. And in Uganda, farmers are finding the chemicals they're putting on their crops are far more dangerous than they thought. Environment DW Living Planet, Uganda, Australia election, India, coal, pollution, pesticide, chemicals, fossil fuels, renewable energy, agriculture false full 30:00 61777811 Thu, 12 May 2022 15:10:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/mysteries-of-the-seas-humpback-whale-calls-turtle-police-warming-oceans/audio-61777811?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss In today's episode, we dive underwater to visit creatures great and very, very small. Some of them are vocal, some are vital for the air we breathe and, sadly, many of them are threatened. How can we better protect life in the oceans? Plus — the environmental toll of your monthly bleed, and how menstrual products tell the story of the modern world, from capitalism to patriarchy to pollution. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, marine life, climate change, global heating, sea turtles, menstruation, period, humpback whale, whales, phytoplankton false full 29:59 61695585 Thu, 5 May 2022 13:45:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/russian-nuclear-rods-refugees-relying-on-recycling-jobs-and-what-s-a-dome-school/audio-61695585?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss On Living Planet today – European countries have been scrambling to find new energy sources to reduce their dependence on Russia, but some countries still need Russian exports, and not just for oil and gas. In India's thickly polluted capital, engineers are building special schools so that students can focus on their studies. And we tag along with refugees doing the work of recycling in Turkey. Environment DW Living Planet, air pollution, air filters, nuclear fuel rods, recycling, plastic recycling, Turkey Plastic recycling false full 29:59 61623501 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 14:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/unpunished-ocean-pollution-searching-for-lithium-valley-when-hydrogen-dries-up/audio-61623501?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We reveal an environmental crime that is contaminating the world's oceans and going largely undetected. We also hear about California's bid to turn an environmental disaster zone into a lithium goldmine. Plus, how extreme drought is thwarting Morocco's plans to become a pioneer of green energy. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, oil spill, cargo ship, oceans, pollution, drought, extreme weather, lithium, environmental disaster, Salton Sea, California false full 29:59 61477356 Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/nature-s-inspiration-citizen-science-in-the-gambia-preserving-giraffes-in-namibia-and-creating-music-from-the-natural-world/audio-61477356?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Where do nature and art meet? From the vast majesty of the Antarctic to the neat symmetry of a beehive, environmentally-minded artists find inspiration in the sounds of the natural world. And from the Gambia to Namibia, outreach programs show the importance of citizens and scientists working together to conserve some of Africa's most iconic plants and animals. Environment DW Living Planet, climate change, Antarctica, melting ice, citizen science, music, sound design, giraffes, environmental education false full 29:59 61480127 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/climate-misinformation-how-do-we-tackle-it/audio-61480127?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Climate journalist Stella Levantesi, climate communication researcher John Cook and Wikimedia strategist Alex Stinson join Sam Baker for an engaging round-table discussion on how factually inaccurate and misleading information about the environment travels around the web - and what to do about it. Environment DW Living Planet, climate change, disinformation, social media, Wikipedia, misinformation, malinformation false full 29:59 61393617 Thu, 7 Apr 2022 13:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/cleaning-up-crabbing-gold-mining-in-a-national-park-the-latest-climate-science/audio-61393617?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week on Living Planet — a unique approach to dealing with illegal gold mining in Mozambique, how Indigenous crabbers in the Pacific Northwest of the US are greening their fishing fleet, and what you need to know from the latest IPCC report on climate change. Environment DW Living Planet, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Chimanimani National Park, Washington state, Quinault Indian Nation fishermen, Dungeness crab, climate mitigation false full 29:59 61320929 Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/food-waste-laws-a-conversation-with-luisa-neubauer-costa-rica-running-dry/audio-61320929?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Today on the program, we speak with Fridays for Future activist Luisa Neubauer, who reflects on four years in a movement for climate action. California has a new law targeting food wasters, but it's not without a few hurdles. And why is tropical Costa Rica facing water shortages? Environment DW Living Planet, TotalEnergies, climate change, Fridays for Future, water shortage, food waste false full 29:59 61247154 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 13:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/out-there-the-right-to-complain-special-episode/audio-61247154?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week, Living Planet brings you another podcast we think you'll enjoy: Out There. When we move from one place to another, sometimes our standards and perceptions of the environment around us can change. Our baselines shift. In this story of air pollution, one journalist finds that comparing himself to others isn't always helpful. Environment DW Living Planet, outdoors, air pollution, New Delhi, cycling, air quality index false full 29:59 61164556 Thu, 17 Mar 2022 16:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/scotch-whisky-drinking-seawater-the-green-bitcoin-wave/audio-61164556?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss As the climate heats up, we hear about the dry future predicted for one of Scotland's best known exports. We travel to East Africa, where Somalians — desperate for climate aid — are taking the salt out of seawater to solve worrisome water shortages. We also ask how — indeed, if — clean Bitcoin could fix the currency's carbon footprint, and learn how to zap the methane out of cow dung. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, greenwashing, water shortage, drought, climate finance, desalination, methane, agriculture, cows, whisky, Scotland false full 29:59 61084613 Thu, 10 Mar 2022 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/megafloods-in-australia-cutting-off-russian-gas-ethical-slaughter/audio-61084613?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We ask a climate economist if Putin’s war in Ukraine could see the world fast-track a switch to renewables. From the Southern Hemisphere, we hear about the record-breaking "megafloods" devastating Australia's east coast and the twin threat of flooding and rising sea levels engulfing Indonesia. Plus, the Italian farm that wants to save its animals from setting hoof in the slaughterhouse. Environment DW environment, living planet, gas, energy, renewable energy, greenhouse gases, Ukraine, war, Russia, floods, sea level rise, climate crisis, meat, agriculture, farming, European Green Deal false full 30:00 61001672 Thu, 3 Mar 2022 15:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/is-it-already-too-late/audio-61001672?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss In a week of landmark environmental announcements, we ask: is it too late to halt the climate crisis? We also hear about plastic recycling in Nairobi, as a groundbreaking UN resolution is passed in that same city that could ban global plastic production. Plus, the slimy, green future of plant-based protein. Environment DW plastic, IPCC, United Nations, climate change, recycle, seaweed, Living Planet false full 30:00 60901132 Thu, 24 Feb 2022 14:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/climate-change-s-encroaching-toll/audio-60901132?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Climate change can seem far away from our daily lives. But behind headlines about melting ice sheets, devastating droughts and the collision of wildlife and agriculture are ordinary people. This week we meet the Indian farmers, the Greenlandic sled dog owners and the average South Africans facing mental health struggles who are all living with the effects of climate change. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, eco-anxiety, climate anxiety, melting glaciers, human-wildlife conflict false full 29:59 60817403 Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/climate-catastrophes-facing-india-positive-tipping-points-and-our-right-to-repair/audio-60817403?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We get a sobering breakdown on the extreme weather events facing most Indians amid the unfolding climate crisis. A climate scientist tells us what "positive tipping points" are and how understanding them can help us get out of this mess. Plus, what's going on with France's new electronics right to repair regulations? Environment DW environment, climate change, climate crisis, extreme weather, cyclone, floods, drought, tipping points, electronics, waste, right to repair, air conditioning, global heating, innovation false full 29:59 60729512 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 15:20:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-nitty-gritty-of-nuclear-illegally-traded-house-plants-congo-s-peatland-potential/audio-60729512?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week, we tackle a few thorny subjects. In South Africa, we look at poaching – not of animals, but of plants! Plants that could be sitting on your windowsill right now. We also take up the divisive topic of nuclear energy. And why protecting forests in the Democratic Republic of Congo is so crucial. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, peatlands, Nuclear power, poaching, succulents false full 30:00 60648105 Thu, 3 Feb 2022 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/saving-the-winter-olympics-and-the-forever-chemicals-inside-us-all/audio-60648105?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week on Living Planet, we take a look at harmful chemicals that stay in our bodies, forever. Where do they come from and what risks do they pose? And we ask what the future holds, for athletes and winter sport enthusiasts, as the 2022 Olympic Games open in Beijing, China. Environment DW Living Planet, Beijing Winter Olympics, forever chemicals, PFAS, climate change, artificial snow false full 29:59 60573927 Thu, 27 Jan 2022 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/mount-kilimanjaro-eternal-ice-no-more/audio-60573927?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss The highest peak on the African continent has inspired locals and travelers alike over the centuries. But climate change is melting its ice cap and impacting those whose livelihoods are tied to it – from tour guides who regularly climb the 5,895 meter dormant volcano to Maasai farmers who live around its base. Environment DW Living Planet, World in Progress, climate change, melting snow, animal-human conflict false full 30:00 60499464 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 17:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/vulture-cuisine-ugandan-super-bananas-and-a-city-designed-for-rain/audio-60499464?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss How a vulture restaurant is helping bring the bird back from the brink in Nepal. The quest to make a "super breed" of the beloved Ugandan banana so it can withstand the pests and diseases that farmers have fought for decades. And how the residents of Gothenburg in Sweden are redesigning their city to make it the best in the world when it's raining — which is pretty often. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, biodiversity, conservation, agriculture, farming, climate false full 29:59 60412506 Thu, 13 Jan 2022 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/bitcoin-s-carbon-footprint-south-africa-and-europe-s-energy-transitions/audio-60412506?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss The cryptocurrency Bitcoin consumes a huge amount of energy. We take a look at why this is and what can be done about it. And how do lawmakers ensure a green energy transition actually reduces fossil fuel use? South Africa is planning to move away from its reliance on coal, but plans are afoot to extract natural gas from the ocean. In the EU, new regulations make exceptions for nuclear and gas. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, energy transition, nuclear power, natural gas, cryptocurrency, renewable energy false full 30:00 60348817 Thu, 6 Jan 2022 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-future-of-water-floating-cities-geothermal-power-and-water-scarcity/audio-60348817?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We live on a watery planet — nearly three-quarters of the Earth's surface is underwater. As climate change raises temperatures, water is being pushed in new and more extreme directions. But are there ways we could use water to our advantage, environmentally? This week, we hear from communities trying to push back the seas and others suffering from diminishing water supplies. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, rising sea levels, water scarcity, geothermal energy, Las Vegas, Punjab, Gateshead false full 30:00 60146257 Thu, 30 Dec 2021 13:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-to-save-our-dying-forests-special-episode/audio-60146257?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week, we bring you an episode of DW's On the Green Fence, hosted by Neil King. In it, he heads to the forest in search of urgent answers on how to save them. Around the globe, climate change and severe droughts have wrought havoc on forests far and wide. As forest dieback increases, even young trees are dying. So what happens if we lose our forests? And what we can do to stop it? Environment DW Living Planet, environment, forests, climate change false full 29:59 60146258 Thu, 23 Dec 2021 13:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/a-year-of-environment-stories-holiday-special/audio-60146258?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss In this special episode, we reflect on a year of environmental reporting that’s taken us from the northern stretches of oil-producing Russia to the frog-filled forests of Australia. We listen back to snippets of our favorite stories and interviews, reliving the most important environmental events of 2021, along with the funny, weird and mind-blowing moments on Living Planet in the year gone by. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, plastic waste, climate change, wild bees, frogs false full 30:00 60146256 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/building-anew-from-our-houses-to-our-cities/audio-60146256?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss How should we construct our houses and cities to better withstand a changing climate? This week we explore building strategies that reduce emissions and deal with new climate realities. From the promise of hydrogen fueling neighborhoods and businesses, to towns and cities that are using flooding to their advantage, we dig into how we can better design the places we live. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, passive house, sponge city, hydrogen fuel, sustainable construction false full 29:59 60071147 Thu, 9 Dec 2021 15:20:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/migration-military-emissions-how-climate-change-is-transforming-language/audio-60071147?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss From new words in the dictionary to new migration patterns for plants, animals and humans, we dig into ways that climate change is transforming more than just the weather. We also take a look at one tight-lipped contributor to greenhouse gas emissions that is rarely talked about, despite being one of the world's top emitters. Environment DW Living Planet, greenhouse gas emissions, climate crisis, climate refugees, migration false full 30:00 59998426 Thu, 2 Dec 2021 15:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/vanishing-scottish-snow-and-revamping-recycling/audio-59998426?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Today on the show, we climb up into the Scottish Highlands in search of the country's last patches of snow. We also talk about how the world's waste problem could be solved if companies were responsible for repairing the products they sell and cleaning up the rubbish from packaging they produce. And we hear from a group of women in India taking trash clean-up into their own hands. Environment DW Living Planet, EPR, Extended Producer Responsibility, recycling, snow, skiing, climate change false full 29:59 59933215 Thu, 25 Nov 2021 16:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-price-of-perfume-climate-miseducation-in-schools-tourism-s-toll/audio-59933215?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We head to the Comoros Islands, where the world's demand for ylang ylang oil is leaving the region bare and its makers shorthanded. And hear why environmental groups and politicians in Barcelona are angry over plans to attract more tourists. Plus, we speak with a journalist who has investigated the influence of the fossil fuel industry in American schools' climate change education. TOP STORIES DW Living Planet, environment, ylang ylang, Comoros, tourism, Barcelona, Spain, climate change, climate education, global warming, deforestation false full 30:00 59866429 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 17:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/where-do-we-go-from-here-cop-conclusions-and-doing-better/audio-59866429?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We talk about how to make COP26 goals a reality, get a glimpse into the future of green tech-powered living in Sweden, marvel at meadow-made cheese in Italy, and speak science to power to save the Arctic. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, climate change, COP26, carbon emissions, coal, fossil fuels, green technology, cheese, farming, meadow, Arctic, ice false full 30:00 59791688 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 15:05:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/cop26-the-heart-of-the-matter/audio-59791688?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Delegates are running out of time to agree on how to keep global temperatures in check at the UN climate conference in Glasgow. Young people especially are piling on the pressure for action. We hear from DW reporters covering the event and get their impressions. And in Senegal, emissions reductions come too late for the survival of one coastal community already dealing with rising sea levels. Environment DW Living Planet, COP26, climate change, sea level rise, Fridays for Future false full 29:59 59720438 Thu, 4 Nov 2021 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-global-climate-conferences-matter/audio-59720438?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week, we're talking about the biggest environment event of the year – the global climate conference known as COP26. We hear from one of our reporters who's there in Glasgow covering the policy tussles and from an activist who traveled there from Nigeria to make her voice heard, along with many other young people. We also take a look at how climate change is affecting people's lives right now. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, COP26,  climate change, FGM, climate finance false full 30:00 59653178 Thu, 28 Oct 2021 15:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/kenya-s-rising-lakes/audio-59653178?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Rising waters in 17 lakes in Kenya - including Lake Baringo and Lake Bogoria - are displacing people and upending ways of life. Not to mention, it's stressing out wildlife like giraffes that have been stuck on a newly created island by the high waters. In this feature, we look at how people and animals are coping in the East African Rift Valley. Environment DW Living Planet, Lake Bogoria, Lake Baringo, tectonic plates, climate change, deforestation false full 30:00 59576801 Thu, 21 Oct 2021 13:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/up-in-the-mountains-persian-leopards-carrara-s-marble-and-greek-cultural-heritage/audio-59576801?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss On this week's show, we have stories of environmental concerns colliding with symbols of cultural importance. We venture to the spot in Italy where marble for Michelangelo's sculptures once came from. Controversy is also stirring on some mountains in Greece, as wind turbines anger locals. And we hear from a journalist who tracked an endangered leopard through war-ravaged territory. Environment DW Living Planet, Persian leopard, Nagorno-Karabakh, mining, wind power false full 29:59 59504980 Fri, 15 Oct 2021 07:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/lives-at-stake-baka-people-in-cameroon-lithium-mining-in-nevada-and-industrial-fishing-in-sierra-leone/audio-59504980?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Around the world, local people fight to maintain their way of life and habitats. In Cameroon, the Baka people are being driven out of their forests by logging and mining. In the US, a new lithium mine threatens to infringe on Indigenous sacred sites. And in Sierra Leone, an expensive, internationally-funded industrial fishing habor could ruin residents' livelihoods and the local ecosystem. Environment DW Baka, lithium, Sierra Leone, Indigenous, mining, logging, fishing false full 29:59 59438828 Thu, 7 Oct 2021 13:45:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/new-greenwashing-rules-the-promise-of-hydrogen-and-secondhand-plants/audio-59438828?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week, we hear about regulations to curb greenwashing in the UK. We explore the promise of hydrogen for green steel and as a green fuel option, and we'll learn about one creative way to give some old houseplants a little love. Environment DW green steel, hydrogen fuel false full 29:59 59366290 Thu, 30 Sep 2021 15:40:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/sacred-forests-a-destructive-pilgrimage-and-religious-leaders-speak-out/audio-59366290?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Most religions have a connection to the Earth – stories of creation or spiritual practices tied to nature. We take a look at how religion and spirituality influence how we treat the environment. From beliefs steeped in the forest to religious leaders motivating their congregants to take care of the planet. And what happens when holy sites are threatened by climate change and too many visitors? Environment DW Living Planet, Christianity, Voodoo, Hinduism, environmental protection, pilgrimage false full 29:58 59287208 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 17:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/revisiting-berlin-s-wetlands-the-global-food-agenda-and-queer-inclusion/audio-59287208?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss As we edge closer to Germany's federal election, we go back in time to experience Berlin as a swampland. We also hear about some of the controversies surrounding the imminent UN World Food Systems Summit, find out how a spaceship-like warehouse in the Netherlands is using fish poo to grow food, and chat about queer inclusion in environmental matters. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, wetlands, swamp, biodiversity, climate change, election, German elections, LGBT, queer, Fridays for Future, UN, UN food systems summit, agriculture false full 30:00 59199705 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/air-conditioning-peatlands-simple-solutions-big-climate-impacts/audio-59199705?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Today we take a look at things that are often overlooked, but can add up to big solutions for the climate. One of them is air conditioning. What's its role in greenhouse gas emissions? And what are alternative ways to cool ourselves as the planet heats up? And we venture to Ireland to hear why peatlands are actually a huge deal when it comes to the climate. Environment DW Living Planet, climate change, environmental activist, environmental justice, peatland regeneration, air conditioning, HCFCs false full 29:59 59133617 Thu, 9 Sep 2021 15:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/what-it-takes-more-inclusive-activism-preserving-paradise-and-the-upcoming-german-election/audio-59133617?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week on Living Planet: What does it mean for an ecosystem to be intact? And what does it take to keep it that way? We'll also check in on the upcoming German election and what it might mean for the climate. And we hear about the challenges disabled activists face when advocating for the environment. Environment DW Living Planet, disability, inclusion, German elections, rewilding false full 29:59 59063980 Thu, 2 Sep 2021 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/on-the-brink-lebanon-s-energy-crisis-california-s-dwindling-water-supply-and-environmental-racism-in-europe/audio-59063980?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week on the Living Planet: How contentious water rights can get in times of drought. Rolling blackouts in Lebanon are leaving many frustrated, scared and wondering what could have been with a different approach to energy. And we hear from a journalist who's exposing environmental racism in eastern Europe. Environment DW Living Planet, energy transition, environmental racism, Roma, drought, water rights false full 30:00 58991019 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-wild-with-chris-morgan-special-episode/audio-58991019?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week, Living Planet brings you another podcast we think you'll enjoy: The Wild with Chris Morgan. Often we go to nature to find silence, to find solace. But what is silence really? You might think you’re in a quiet place, but it’s really hard to find natural silence these days. In this special episode, Chris Morgan goes searching for one square inch of silence. Environment DW Living Planet, podcast, wilderness, silence, noise pollution false full 29:59 58904058 Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:35:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/diy-solutions-for-the-south-african-veld-community-gardens-busy-beehives-and-secondhand-clothing-rebroadcast/audio-58904058?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss When communities face challenges they often find their own, homemade fixes. Community-run gardens around the world can be life-changing operations, and the bees that help pollinate them need our help. Meanwhile landscape restoration teams in South Africa are saving the ancient veld and recycling imported clothing has been a creative opportunity for one designer in Kenya. Environment DW Living Planet, community garden, New York City, environment, Australia, wild bees false full 30:00 58844593 Thu, 12 Aug 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/reality-check-ipcc-and-phasing-out-fossil-fuels/audio-58844593?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We talk about the IPCC's grave warning to the world and why we urgently need clean energy alternatives, hear of solar success in Brazil's favelas, travel to one of Georgia's longest rivers where hydropower is clashing with precious wildlife habitats, and listen to Texans on how they feel about wind power picking up in the oil state. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, IPCC, climate change, global warming, fossil fuels, oil, renewable energy, hydropower, solar, wind false full 30:00 58705769 Thu, 5 Aug 2021 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/africa-s-changing-climate-rebroadcast/audio-58705769?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss In a special crossover episode with DW's Africalink and Living Planet, we dive into the issue of climate change across Africa. What does climate science and climate activism look like on a continent already dealing with climate impacts today? How can African nations address energy poverty without contributing more greenhouse gas emissions? And is it time for climate reparations? Environment DW Living Planet, environment, climate change, Africa, global warming, climate reparations, Fridays for Future, energy false full 30:00 58689214 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/mt-kilimanjaro-melts-dutch-farmers-protest-and-wildcats-struggle/audio-58689214?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss As The Netherlands desperately tries to reduce its nitrogen emissions, Dutch farmers are up in arms about what that will mean for them. Melting glaciers on Mt Kilimanjaro cause drastic changes in Kenya and Tanzania. And the moment the most elusive wild cat in the world was spotted for the first time in a decade in Algeria. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, farming, agriculture, nitrogen dioxide, greenhouse gases, global warming, climate change, wildlife, cheetah, wildlife trade, animal rights false full 30:00 58593582 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/climate-change-is-here-not-on-its-way/audio-58593582?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss From heatwaves and wildfires in North America to catastrophic flooding in Germany and China, the world over, climate scientists' predictions are being horribly realized. We hear from Californians on the frontline of drought, a disaster expert helps us understand climate risk, and a young Ugandan activist's mission to wake her countrypeople up to the climate crisis unfolding in their backyards. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, climate change, global warming, extreme weather, floods, drought, wildfires, Fridays for Future, Germany, Belgium, United States, California, Uganda false full 29:59 58277939 Thu, 15 Jul 2021 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-water-we-drink-the-air-we-breathe/audio-58277939?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss When we think of the things that are most vital to our lives, what comes to mind? Water? Food? Air? This week on Living Planet we have stories exploring our most basic human needs. We venture to unique water systems under threat high in the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador. And slightly further North, we hear how cookstoves are changing the game in Guatemala. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, paramos, mining, clean cookstoves, climate change, air pollution false full 29:59 58203811 Thu, 8 Jul 2021 13:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/taking-out-co2/audio-58203811?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss On Living Planet, we often talk about all the greenhouse gas emissions people put into the atmosphere. But this week, we’re looking at ways to suck carbon dioxide back out of the air, in what’s known as carbon capture and sequestration (CCS). We visit the seas and the trees to see how this is being done, and we hear how carbon capture technology can help slow, or even reverse, climate change. Environment DW Living Planet, carbon capture and sequestration, carbon offsets, forests, kelp, direct air capture, Enhanced Oil Recovery, point source technology, climate change false full 29:58 58122672 Thu, 1 Jul 2021 13:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/a-means-to-an-end-plastic-bans-and-plastic-pressures/audio-58122672?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week, we've got plastics on the brain — especially pervasive, single-use plastics — as a ban of these items comes into force in Europe. But will it make a big difference in grocery stores, and more importantly, in the environment? We also hear from an activist in Malawi who helped bring in that country's plastic ban. And with all these bans, are we really on our way to a plastic-free future? Environment DW Living Planet, plastic waste, single-use plastic, plastic ban, fossil fuels false full 29:59 58033107 Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:20:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/crude-awakenings-oil-on-the-delta-spills-in-the-russian-arctic-and-revolts-in-the-boardroom/audio-58033107?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Oil is big business. It's an industry that employs an estimated 6 million people from Russia to Saudi Arabia to the US. But oil is a leading contributor to climate change and can lead to leaks and spills that pollute waterways and ecosystems. As the world gets more serious about shifting away from fossil fuels, the future for oil looks tenuous. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, oil, crude oil, oil spill, divestment, Okavango Delta, Namibia, ExxonMobil, Louisiana, Deepwater Horizon false full 30:00 57940255 Thu, 17 Jun 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/frog-love-songs-rocky-reef-revivals-avocado-farming-done-right/audio-57940255?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We hear how the once decimated rocky reefs off the coast of Scotland have been replenished, travel to East Africa where farmers are cashing in on the Global North's avocado obsession without destroying the environment, and a professional frog nerd takes us through the bizarre and bountiful world of frog sounds. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, frogs, wildlife, Australia, seabed, oceans, trawling, fishing, Scotland, farming, avocado, Uganda, climate change false full 29:59 57843956 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/fighting-coal-in-ghana-ibiza-s-ancient-seeds-the-art-of-climate-science-and-germany-s-car-questions/audio-57843956?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We examine how thinking outside the box can lead to changes big and small. 2020 Goldman Environmental Prize winner Chibeze Ezekiel tells us how he led a successful grassroots campaign against Ghana's first coal-fired power plant. We find out how we can make sense of science through art. Female farmers discover the power of ancient seeds on Ibiza. And we delve into Germany's car-conundrum. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, Spain, renewable energy, NASA, electric vehicles false full 29:59 57757281 Thu, 3 Jun 2021 10:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-agribiz-making-denim-and-corporate-greenwashing/audio-57757281?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss From shocks to industrial agriculture in the face of a dramatically changing climate in the US' Midwest, to a big bank funding rubber plantations in the Congo Basin, and lastly, the growth of the global denim market, we hear about some of the environmental costs of farming, finance and fashion, as well as attempts to reduce the industrial footprint — and whether those can be trusted. Environment DW Living Planet, business, agriculture, farming, denim, fast fashion, finance, deforestation, West Africa, Congo Basin, Cameroon, greenwashing false full 29:59 57684627 Thu, 27 May 2021 13:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-defining-wilderness-rebroadcast/audio-57684627?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Today on the show we ask some deep environmental questions: What rights does nature have? Should people be considered separate from the natural world? What IS wilderness? And: wild hungry animals on the search for food in Tel Aviv. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, wilderness, nature, indigenous people, rights of nature, Amazon false full 29:57 57598019 Thu, 20 May 2021 13:35:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-diy-solutions-for-the-south-african-veld-community-gardens-busy-beehives-and-secondhand-clothing/audio-57598019?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss When communities face challenges they often find their own, homemade fixes. Community-run gardens around the world can be life-changing operations, and the bees that help pollinate them need our help. Meanwhile landscape restoration teams in South Africa are saving the ancient veld and recycling imported clothing has been a creative opportunity for one designer in Kenya. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, community garden, New York City, Australia, wild bees false full 30:00 57508978 Thu, 13 May 2021 13:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-unexpected-ideas/audio-57508978?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss On this week's show, Spain grapples with the environmental impact of the renewable energy boom. Young entrepreneurs in Kenya discover how a tiny critter can make a big impact on food waste. And Mexico takes the lead in kicking the herbicide glyphosate to the curb for the sake of its native bees. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, renewable energy, glyphosate, genetically modified corn, hotels, black soldier fly false full 29:59 57449890 Thu, 6 May 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-freedom-farming-and-food-security/audio-57449890?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Across the world, people are having to rethink the way they grow food in the face of the impacts of climate change and industrial agriculture. We hear from seed guardians in Ecuador trying to save vital seed varieties from disappearing, and from farmers in East Africa battling deadly invisible toxins in their crops. Plus: An organic farming group's ambitious plan to green the desert in Egypt. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, agriculture, farming, food security, seeds, food sovereignty, climate change, food false full 30:00 57379367 Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-pledges-pollution-and-protests/audio-57379367?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We dissect US President Joe Biden's pledge to cut his country's greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030. Protesters in Serbia sound off on big polluters, while a city in the UK takes the initiative to clean up its dirty air. And we discuss how international travel to picturesque destinations really impacts the environment in the Global South. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, air pollution, environmental activists, Belgrade, Bath, Thailand, Paris Climate Agreement false full 29:59 57294258 Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-earth-day-eco-activists-on-tiktok-and-nuclear-energy-post-chernobyl/audio-57294258?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss In this episode of Living Planet, we hear about some of the different ways ordinary people relate to environmental issues in different parts of the world. Climate activists talk about using TikTok to reach Generation Z. And 35 years after the Chernobyl disaster, we'll hear how people in Russia and China view the future of nuclear energy. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, Earth Day, TikTok, social media, activism, climate change, nuclear, green energy, renewable energy, Chernobyl, Ukraine, Russia, China false full 30:01 57215004 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-exploring-glacial-caves-the-fight-over-meatless-lunches-and-niger-delta-women-stand-up-to-oil-pollution/audio-57215004?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week on Living Planet, stories of how local movers and shakers deal with global problems. Glaciologists in Oregon tell us what they've learned about the climate from frozen caves, while a community in Lyon, France protests meatless school lunches. We also debate the ethics of traveling by cruise or by plane. And women from the Niger Delta share their fight for justice over oil pollution. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, glacier, caving, Niger Delta, Sandy Glacier false full 29:59 57075550 Thu, 8 Apr 2021 13:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-now-or-never-the-planet-s-biggest-environmental-problems-part-2/audio-57075550?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss From species extinction to waste, land degradation to climate change and pollution, from Kenya to Australia, India, and France, this two-part special explores some of the most urgent environmental problems facing the planet — and how they might be solved. In part two, we hear about deforestation in Kashmir, puzzling water scarcity in Kenya and attempts to reduce severe air pollution in Delhi. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, air pollution, water scarcity, deforestation, plastic, waste, extinction, conservation, climate change, Kenya, India, East Africa, South Asia, solutions false full 30:00 57075398 Thu, 1 Apr 2021 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-now-or-never-the-planet-s-biggest-environmental-problems-part-1/audio-57075398?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss From species extinction to waste, land degradation to climate change and pollution, from Kenya to Australia, India, and France, this two-part special explores some of the most urgent environmental problems facing the planet — and how they might be solved. In part one, we hear about the struggle to save a native Tasmanian species from extinction, plus: French solutions to a sickening waste pile. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, climate change, air pollution, overconsumption, waste, plastic, floods, extinction, conservation, deforestation, solutions, Australia, Tasmania, France false full 29:59 56995360 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-water-wars/audio-56995360?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss In the Global North, clean water is taken for granted — but in some places it means the difference between life and death. "Water wars" are taking place as people fight failing systems, and combat climate change, to access enough clean water for all. From Chile to South Africa, India to the Caribbean, we hear about those water conflicts that are flowing beneath the surface. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, water false full 30:00 56916186 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-long-suffering-indispensable-trees/audio-56916186?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Trees are often seen as something to be chopped down for economic gain or cleared to make way for development. But without them, scientists warn, humanity loses an important lifeline. These carbon sinks can be thought of as giant air conditioners that cool the planet — a powerful tool in mitigating climate change. From Costa Rica to Brazil, Rome to Madrid, we hear about the state of our trees. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, Charli Shield, Italy, Brazil, Spain, Costa Rica, deforestation, trees, forests false full 29:59 56839563 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-rethinking-farming/audio-56839563?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We depend on farming — and farmers — to grow the food we need to survive. Agriculture can be environmentally damaging — yet there are alternatives. From adjusting our avocado consumption, to a sustainable (and underrated) crop of the future: beans. And finally, restoring rivers to boost harvests in India. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, farming, sustainability false full 30:00 56771498 Thu, 4 Mar 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-fossil-fuel-s-last-gasp/audio-56771498?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss As more countries seek to phase in renewable energies, coal retains a firm grip in many parts of the world. In India, the picturesque state of Goa is set to become the country's new coal hub. China's plans to cut back on carbon emissions don't line up with its dependence on coal. And in London, activists can't agree on the best path to net-zero emissions. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, coal, climate false full 30:00 56698341 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-sustainability-the-city/audio-56698341?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week on the show, we're taking a look at our cities. From our food systems to transportation and urban planning to our waste streams, we dive into the ways in which urban life can be environmentally-friendly. We also get to hear from some little critters who are taking unwelcome refuge in cities. Environment DW Living Planet, cities, urban, environment, Barcelona, New York, Cape Town, Sydney, flying foxes, urban mining, composting false full 29:59 56613011 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-big-ideas/audio-56613011?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss As our planet faces unprecedented environmental crises, it's becoming clear that piecemeal solutions can't fix the problem. We hear about transformational change, and how we might get there. UNDP chief Achim Steiner speaks to whether it's possible to decouple progress from environmental damage, and we look at "degrowth" as an alternative. Plus, the trees of Philadelphia. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, change false full 29:59 56538508 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-raptors-illegally-hunted-in-scotland-protecting-vultures-and-cranes-in-kenya-spain-s-trash-gobbling-storks/audio-56538508?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Whether you consider yourself a birder or find the avian kind tend rather to ruffle your feathers, there's no denying birds are a critical part of the natural world. But in too many cases, birds are under threat. We visit the moors of Scotland, where eagles get illegally killed; and Kenya, where vultures and the African crane are in decline. Plus: Storks in Spain addicted to junk food. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, birds, poaching, conservation, Kenya, Scotland, Spain, waste false full 29:59 56454824 Thu, 4 Feb 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-to-fly-or-not-to-fly-the-truth-behind-carbon-offsetting/audio-56454824?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Is it possible to fly with a clear environmental conscience? And, if not, what is being done to make this a reality? We follow one couple's journey to find out where carbon offsetting donations from flights actually end up. We also get into the nitty-gritty of a new United Nations emissions deal for flying that has been criticized as being too weak to make a difference. Environment DW environment, flying, emissions, aviation, flight shaming, carbon offsets, climate change, United Nations, CORSIA, ICAO, planes, Uganda, Kenya, biogas, reforestation false full 29:59 56372894 Thu, 28 Jan 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet- feeding-forests/audio-56372894?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We find out how we can feed forests so they can sustain us. Forest defenders in Romania are standing up to the so-called "wood mafia" — and paying a high price for that. We hear about a unique method to regenerate "underground forests" in Africa's Sahel. And helping salmon in Scotland recover — by planting trees. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, forests, restoration false full 30:00 56301101 Thu, 21 Jan 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-the-ways-we-need-water/audio-56301101?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Although freshwater sustains us in so many ways, it's often taken for granted — until it's gone. Peatlands drained for palm oil plantations in Indonesia exact an ecological and human toll. Kenya's Athi River, once a prime tourist attraction, has become a stinking cesspool. And, Bhutan banks on hydropower for its clean energy development. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, water false full 29:59 56224347 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-out-and-about/audio-56224347?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss As rising numbers of COVID-19 infections keep us home, you may be dreaming of getting out and about. In Spain, we explore whether the coronavirus pandemic could boost ecotourism. And, lynx are hunted in Latvia, despite being protected in the EU. We join a group of hunters to investigate wildlife management in the Baltic country — and they gut an elk. Plus, Kenya's next wave — of locusts. Environment DW Living Planet, environment,  tourism, COVID-19, locusts, lynx false full 29:58 56159163 Thu, 7 Jan 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-greener-pastures-post-brexit-invisible-waste-the-abuse-environmentalists-face-online/audio-56159163?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week on the show, we hear how new measures in the UK will use English farms to address environmental problems. But not everyone is convinced that the new scheme will work. We also explore the environmental toll of our consumption, especially our digital gadgets. And we take a look at the emotional toll online activism can take on environmentalists. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, farm subsidies, online harassment, mining, rare earth minerals, sustainable design false full 29:59 56011254 Thu, 31 Dec 2020 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-some-greats-from-a-grueling-year/audio-56011254?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss In this year-end special, we reflect on the challenges of the pandemic and beyond. From lockdown benefitting sea turtles, to a resourceful biogas solution, to taking the time for new DIY projects like gathering your own food — we listen back to a few of the year's strongest stories about resilience in the face of adversity. Environment DW Living Planet, environment false full 30:00 56011255 Thu, 24 Dec 2020 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-your-holiday-meat/audio-56011255?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss On this special Christmas episode, we talk about meat. Producing that turkey, ham or roast beef has a huge environmental footprint, and most of the animals are not treated well. Living Planet is joined by On the Green Fence to discuss the meat paradox — and whether it's possible to eat animals and still have a clear conscience. Environment DW Living Planet, environment false full 30:00 55975640 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-buggin-out/audio-55975640?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss It's all about insects! We'll find out how the "murder hornet" could spread across the US and Europe, the ways in which climate change is challenging beekeepers in Botswana, and why scientists are racing to document populations of edible insects in South Africa. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, insects, bees, Murder Hornet false full 29:59 55895051 Thu, 10 Dec 2020 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-green-politics/audio-55895051?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss When it comes to the environment, politics has a big role to play. This is top of mind as the Paris Agreement enters its fifth year. This week, we take a look at the rise of the Greens in Germany, as well as one country that is at top of the class when it comes to meeting their Paris commitments. We also explore the changing political environment in the United States. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, Paris Agreement, climate change, Morocco, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Angela Merkel, die Grünen, King Mohammed VI false full 29:59 55812532 Thu, 3 Dec 2020 15:10:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-green-parenting/audio-55812532?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss What does it mean to be a mama or papa who's thinking about the environment? We hear about how our connection to nature in childhood shapes our actions later in life, and how climate change and pollution pose special risks to pregnancy. Plus, we visit a family in Germany living a low-carbon lifestyle. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, parents, children, family, sustainability false full 29:59 55736720 Thu, 26 Nov 2020 15:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-what-s-left-behind/audio-55736720?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Villagers in the Ecuadorian Amazon are wondering how they'll survive an oil spill that's contaminated their water supply and put their future at risk. Also, why cars destined for the scrap heap are ending up on Africa's roads, and the campaign to save lions left behind in the wake of Sudan's conflict. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, pollution, waste false full 29:59 55662415 Thu, 12 Nov 2020 15:20:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-drowning-in-plastic/audio-55662415?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We find out how people are tackling plastic pollution around the world, from testing British waters for microplastics, to an Indonesian scientist making packaging from seaweed — and efforts in France to recycle discarded face masks. Plus, why environmentalists in Kenya fear the African continent could become a dumping ground for US plastic. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, plastic waste false full 30:00 55577337 Thu, 12 Nov 2020 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-sounds-of-the-sea/audio-55577337?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Although oceans cover more than two-thirds of the Earth, we don't often hear what goes on beneath the surface. This week: How playing sound underwater could be used to help revive coral reefs — and the ways human noise pollution is muddying the marine soundscape. Also, South Africa’s humpback whales make a stunning comeback. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, oceans, conservation false full 29:59 55509871 Thu, 5 Nov 2020 15:20:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-what-s-in-our-air/audio-55509871?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss It’s all around us and critical for life: air. But besides oxygen, that gas we breathe to live, what’s in our air? On this week’s show, we hear about some surprising things harmful for our health that probably shouldn’t be in our air – like microplastics, and radioactivity. And we learn how one island nation is trying to keep its birds in the air by turning trappers into scientists. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, air, pollution, birds false full 30:00 55435261 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 15:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-lifestyle-choices/audio-55435261?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We learn about how much our food should really cost, what decluttering a family home can entail, and which habits have a surprisingly heavy ecological footprint. Also: meeting your meat — a family farm in northwestern Germany that has figured out the most humane way to kill animals. Or so they say. Environment DW environment, lifestyle, drugs, minimalism, meat, groceries, climate change, overconsumption false full 30:00 55359720 Thu, 22 Oct 2020 14:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-resilience-rising/audio-55359720?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss As the world experiences the harsh impacts of climate change firsthand, societies and experts alike are attempting to adapt before it's too late. Kenyan communities pursue strategies to manage severe floods and droughts, while scientists in Spain seek to protect rice cultivation from salty seawater. And Venice tests its new tide gate. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, climate change, adaptation false full 29:59 55286200 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 14:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-elephants-and-dingos-and-bears-oh-my/audio-55286200?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss From Zimbabwe to Australia to Italy, we meet the communities living alongside wild animals – and discover just how challenging it can be to coexist. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, wildlife, conflicts false full 29:59 55202394 Thu, 8 Oct 2020 14:20:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-climate-cause-and-consequence/audio-55202394?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss From oil development in Namibia and the "forgotten" greenhouse gas methane, to the growing trend of climate lawsuits and restoring forests in Kashmir — we explore causes and effects of climate change. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, climate, oil, methane, lawsuit, forest false full 30:00 55119648 Thu, 1 Oct 2020 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-the-curse-of-clean-energy-hydropower-on-the-mekong/audio-55119648?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss The Mekong River in Southeast Asia flows for 4,350 kilometers from China to Vietnam through Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Cambodia. China's construction of large hydropower dams to feed the country's growing energy needs is causing problems downriver, including dire impacts on the waters and fertile soil that feed hundreds of millions of people. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, Mekong River, Mekong Delta, hydropower, China, green energy false full 29:59 55038098 Thu, 24 Sep 2020 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-creatures-great-and-small/audio-55038098?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss From caring for baby monkeys in Kenya, once mighty lions in Sudan to genetically modified mosquitos and whale researchers in the Mediterranean: On this week's show it's all about creatures great and small. Environment DW Living Planet, biodiversity, animals, environment, poaching false full 29:59 54962095 Thu, 17 Sep 2020 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-back-from-the-brink/audio-54962095?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Researchers find protecting the panda has come at the expense of helping other species thrive in the same habitat. Meanwhile, a peculiar native marsupial in Australia faces extinction, threatened by a unique type of contagious cancer. And: an ambitious rewilding project in The Netherlands that's seen a neglected lake transformed into an archipelago teeming with life. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, conservation, rewilding, biodiversity, species protection, panda, earthworms, The Netherlands, Tasmania, Australia, ecology false full 30:00 54883901 Thu, 10 Sep 2020 14:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-megafauna/audio-54883901?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss From whether the coronavirus crisis is helping or hurting the iconic wildlife of Kenya, to reintroducing keystone species and rewilding parts of Europe — we hear about some big animals. Plus, a cow-free alternative to steak … from the 3D printer. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, animals, COVID-19, restoration false full 29:59 54805023 Thu, 3 Sep 2020 14:20:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-fossil-fuel-damages/audio-54805023?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss As a major oil spill threatens coral reef ecosystems off Mauritius, locals are asking who'll pay for the cleanup. Meanwhile, activists in Australia are fighting a new coal mine they say will cause further damage to the Great Barrier Reef. Plus, we take an in-depth look at how France and Germany compare when it comes to climate policy. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, Mauritius, John Laurenson, Great Barrier Reef false full 30:00 54717503 Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-africalink-africa-s-changing-climate/audio-54717503?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss In a special crossover show with DW's Africalink and Living Planet, we dive into the issue of climate change across Africa. What does climate science and climate activism look like on a continent already dealing with climate impacts today? How can African nations address energy poverty without contributing more greenhouse gas emissions? And is it time for climate reparations? Environment DW Living Planet, Africalink, environment, climate change, climate science, climate models, renewables, #FridaysForFuture, climate reparations, energy poverty false full 30:00 54623383 Thu, 20 Aug 2020 13:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-whose-outdoors-is-it-anyway/audio-54623383?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss The outdoor community hasn't always had a good record when it comes to diversity. This week, we talk to people looking to make the outdoors more inclusive — from a co-founder of #BlackBirdersWeek in the US to a hiking group and a community garden in Germany. We also hear about the fight over how Nairobi National Park is managed, raising the question: Who is the park really for? Environment DW Living Planet, environment, diversity, #blackbirdersweek, birding, hiking, gardening, Nairobi National Park false full 30:00 54555019 Thu, 13 Aug 2020 14:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-the-dam-problem/audio-54555019?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We take a deep dive into rivers and look at how mega-dams affect ecosystems. We'll also find out why the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is creating tensions in the Nile Basin, and visit farmers struggling with water shortages in Tunisia. Plus, the activists fighting to stop small dams being built on Montenegro's free-flowing rivers. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, GERD, dam, river false full 29:59 54463354 Thu, 6 Aug 2020 14:20:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-cleaner-cities-cleaner-crops/audio-54463354?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We discover the benefits of city trees and visit one of the world's largest urban farms in Paris. We learn about the dangers of smog for crops — and explore Nairobi on e-vehicles. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, cities, urban farming, trees, e-mobility, smog false full 30:00 54379829 Thu, 30 Jul 2020 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-endangered-in-danger/audio-54379829?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss In this week’s show — how this year was again deadly for environmental defenders, dehorning rhinos to save them, and protecting the most endangered whale on Earth. Plus, COVID-19 challenges women working on environmental issues around the world. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, poaching, environmentalists, North Atlantic right whale, South Africa, endangered species false full 30:00 54293777 Thu, 23 Jul 2020 13:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-cleaning-up-our-closets/audio-54293777?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Fast fashion can be harmful for the planet — from its origin until the end of its lifecycle. So how can we buy more sustainable clothes and extend the usability of what we already have? This week we take a look at what's in our closet and its impact on the environment. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, fast fashion, Merino wool, organic cotton, secondhand clothes false full 29:59 54199391 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 14:20:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-can-t-see-the-forest-…/audio-54199391?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss … for the trees? We head to old-growth forest in eastern Australia, where indigenous communities are fighting to protect the land from loggers, and visit a living forest laboratory in Germany. We'll also find out why Senegal's plans to build a green wall of trees have faltered, and what Siberia's fires mean for the climate. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, Senegal, Australia, climate change, Siberia, Great Green Wall false full 29:59 54106102 Thu, 9 Jul 2020 14:20:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-biodiversity-vs-extinction/audio-54106102?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Although the diversity of plants and animals on Earth is crucial for our survival, humans are wiping out millions of species. We delve into Earth's sixth mass extinction — and what can be done to stop it. We'll look at whether China's ban on the consumption of wildlife will help protect species there, and visit a biodiversity museum in Panama. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, biodiversity, extinction false full 29:59 54026974 Thu, 2 Jul 2020 14:20:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-splish-splash-comeback/audio-54026974?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We hear about how some aquatic animals are undergoing a revival: Record numbers of sea turtles have nested on the Odisha coast in India, while corals in the Red Sea get a break from people. In Yorkshire, beavers are returning to streams — and, caring for crocodiles in Belize. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, sea turtles, coral, beavers, crocodiles, lockdown false full 30:00 53937780 Thu, 25 Jun 2020 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-time-for-our-next-evolution/audio-53937780?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Economies driven by growth, at cost to nature — surely there is some other way. In an interview, green economist Pavan Sukhdev says it's time for humanity to go through its next evolution. In part 2 of this special with On the Green Fence, hosts discuss: Does change need to happen first in our heads, and how about a hard look at what we really value? Environment DW environment, Living Planet, economy, transformation false full 29:59 53857941 Thu, 18 Jun 2020 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-must-civilization-end/audio-53857941?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss To save the Earth, people like radical environmentalist Derrick Jensen advocate ending civilization and sending humans back to the Stone Age. In this special, Living Planet producers talk to On the Green Fence podcasters about the end of civilization: Should it and could it be done? What sustainable alternatives are there? Featuring an interview with Jensen. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, Stone Age false full 29:58 53760454 Wed, 10 Jun 2020 14:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-defining-wilderness/audio-53760454?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Today on the show, we’re exploring ideas of wilderness, what rights nature has and how difficult it is to separate people from our concept of the natural world, and why doing so can be harmful. We also hear about some hungry wild animals who are missing humans during the coronavirus pandemic. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, wilderness, Amazon, national parks, indigenous people, rights of nature false full 29:59 53683763 Thu, 4 Jun 2020 13:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-off-the-beaten-path/audio-53683763?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week, we find out how coronavirus restrictions are driving change in cities — from the way urban dwellers get around, to how they think about food. We'll go foraging for edible plants in London, join a bike-riding lesson in Paris, and visit a backyard vegetable plot in Los Angeles. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, bicycles, urban gardening, transportation, coronavirus, car-free city false full 29:59 53599854 Thu, 28 May 2020 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-sounds-of-the-sea/audio-53599854?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Although oceans cover more than two-thirds of the Earth, we don't often hear what goes on beneath the surface. This week: How playing sound underwater could be used to help revive coral reefs — and the ways human noise pollution is muddying the marine soundscape. Also, South Africa’s humpback whales make a stunning comeback. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, oceans, noise pollution, marine life, Great Barrier Reef, coral reefs, South Africa, whales, COVID-19 false full 30:00 53514623 Wed, 20 May 2020 14:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-personal-choice-systemic-problems/audio-53514623?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Today on the show we examine personal choice in relation to CO2 emissions and other environmental issues. What changes have we made in our homes and lives to reduce our impacts on the Earth? And how much do these decisions actually matter amidst the global realities of climate change? Environment DW Living Planet, environment, consumption, carbon footprint, CO2 emissions, drought, Europe, jet stream false full 29:59 53439141 Thu, 14 May 2020 14:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-a-twisted-affinity-for-animals/audio-53439141?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We take a closer look at our relationship with animals. How are wild and domesticated animals managing in Madrid during lockdown? Why are India's holy cows suffering? What alternatives are there to eating meat? And, should we be cloning our pets? Environment DW Living Planet, environment, India, cows, Madrid, COVID-19, meat, cloning, China false full 29:59 53362041 Thu, 7 May 2020 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-reinventing-energy/audio-53362041?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss The tiny nation of Guyana is pinning development hopes on oil despite the price crash, Germany's renewables hit a new record, and projects to boost biogas and solar in Africa. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, energy, renewable energy false full 29:59 52844596 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-cement-factories-suck-indonesia-dry/audio-52844596?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Villagers in the Kendeng mountains of Java are fighting for their livelihoods as a growing number of cement factories threaten their water supply. Resistance against those in power has a long tradition in the region, which is home to the country's oldest social movement. Thomas Kruchem met up with some of the modern leaders of this movement for this in-depth documentary. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, cement, Indonesia false full 30:00 53217336 Fri, 24 Apr 2020 09:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-coronavirus-the-environment-unexpected-outcomes/audio-53217336?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss As parts of the world begin to carefully navigate their way out of the crisis, a few surprising consequences of the COVID-19 shutdown are coming to light. From a clear reduction in air pollution levels to reigniting important discussions about the future of renewable energy amid the oil price crash, the environmental effects of the pandemic will be felt for years to come. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, energy, air pollution, animals, coronavirus false full 29:59 52844629 Fri, 17 Apr 2020 08:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-in-search-of-clean-cobalt/audio-52844629?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Cobalt is one of the most important raw materials used to make batteries for smartphones, tablets and e-cars. About two thirds of cobalt comes from the Democratic Republic of Congo. In addition to the big industrial mines, there are many small makeshift mines where even children source the raw material, risking their lives. Linda Staude went to explore. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, cobalt mining, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) false full 29:59 53074461 Thu, 9 Apr 2020 12:10:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-coronavirus-the-environment-necessary-changes/audio-53074461?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss The world is reeling from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic — and that goes for our environment, too. From the importance of getting out into nature in times of social distancing to concerns around maintaining food supply chains, we explore how this virus is changing the way we interact with the world around us — and maybe pointing to some needed changes. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, coronavirus, zoonosis, Italy, COVID-19, nature false full 29:59 52844595 Fri, 3 Apr 2020 08:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-not-so-fantastic/audio-52844595?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Today on the show, we're taking a look at our plastic world — from the oceans, to its place in our homes, to its original source. What can we do now about our plastic problems and what do we still need to figure out? Environment DW environment, Living Planet, virgin plastic, plastic false full 30:00 52844660 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 09:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-a-rare-breed/audio-52844660?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week we hear stories about different species in the animal kingdom: nutria, pangolins, the golden lancehead pit viper. According to the United Nations, one million animal and plant species are threatened with extinction, many within the coming decades. But as famed primatologist and conservation advocate Jane Goodall explains, animals aren't so different from us humans. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, Jane Goodall false full 30:00 52838166 Thu, 19 Mar 2020 12:19:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-water-a-limited-resource/audio-52838166?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss The purity of global water supplies faces numerous threats. To mark World Water Day, we hear about pressures on a freshwater lagoon in Spain, pharmaceutical contamination spawning something sinister in India, how the Rhine River in Germany cured its contamination problem, and how climate change endangers the Rio Grande in the southwestern United States. Living Planet DW Living Planet, environment, Albufera, Spain, Hyderabad, pharmaceuticals, Rio Grande, Rhine River, Germany false full 29:59 52739546 Thu, 12 Mar 2020 13:32:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-growing-solutions/audio-52739546?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss As governments strive to wean themselves off fossil fuels, we visit Sweden to find out why wood could be key for a net-zero carbon future. We'll also head to Brazil, where activists are replanting trees obliterated by last year's catastrophic fires. Plus, Rob Greenfield, a self-proclaimed "dude making a difference," tells us how he started foraging for food to live a more sustainable existence. Environment DW Living Planet, Sonya Diehn, environment, Sweden, climate change, Rob Greenfield false full 30:00 52651482 Thu, 5 Mar 2020 15:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-the-persistence-of-plastic/audio-52651482?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Plastic — it’s forever, quite literally, as it only breaks down into ever-smaller pieces. Worldwide, communities are seeking solutions to this persistent problem. Rome is rolling out an inventive idea for how to manage used plastic bottles in its subways. A Rwandan DW journalist talks about how Africa's plastic bag bans are faring. Plus, single-use plastic in the medical sector — what can be done? Environment DW plastic waste, sustainability, Rome, United Kingom, Rwanda, plastic ban, climate change false full 29:59 52557785 Thu, 27 Feb 2020 13:56:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-greening-spaces/audio-52557785?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss What's the role of sports when it comes to climate change? Spanish soccer club Real Betis has committed to reducing its carbon footprint. Tea producers in Kenya experiment with a sugarcane waste product that could help reduce demand for firewood and in turn help curb deforestation. We also talk about the sound of soil and why it's important. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, sustainability, biodiversity, Real Betis, climate crisis, Kenya, bioenergy, soil, sound false full 30:00 52449412 Thu, 20 Feb 2020 15:31:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-toxic-times/audio-52449412?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss How clean is our snow? Is it safe to eat for dogs? Scientists have found traces of dangerous substances in Lake Victoria, Africa's biggest lake. And what to do with Fukushima's radioactive water and other nuclear waste in our oceans. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, pollution, toxic, nuclear waste, radioactive, Fukushima, meltdown, oceans, water, snow, Lake Victoria, East Africa false full 29:59 52366226 Thu, 13 Feb 2020 14:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-battery-powered/audio-52366226?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week on the show, we take a look at lithium-ion batteries — how they are both necessary to ending our dependence on fossil fuels and how our increased demand for lithium is affecting communities on either side of the globe. We also hear about how the UK is using a citizens' assembly to find the best solutions to address climate change. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, lithium-ion batteries, Citizens' Assembly, Chile, Portugal, renewable engergy, electric vehicles, lithium mining, UK false full 29:59 52278046 Thu, 6 Feb 2020 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-under-threat/audio-52278046?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week we have stories of activists. In one case, fighting against hydropower, despite the fact that it has helped Montenegro reduce its dependence on coal. We hear how environmental activists in certain parts of the world often face much more perilous consequences for their work. We'll also look at threats faced by journalists covering the environment. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, environmentalists, journalists, divestment, Balkans, wild rivers false full 29:59 52205634 Thu, 30 Jan 2020 13:58:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-invasion-of-species/audio-52205634?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss East Africa is dealing with the worst locust infestation in decades. No one knows why millions of fruit bats descend on one particular spot in Zambia every year — but they are actually helping our environment. We also hear how South Africa's Black Mambas are keeping rhinos safe by stopping the invasion of poachers. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, locusts, East Africa, Kenya, climate change, extreme weather, fruit bats, Zambia, migration, Poland, bats, hibernation, South Africa, Black Mambas, poaching, rhinos false full 29:59 52124727 Thu, 23 Jan 2020 14:38:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-ticking-time-bombs/audio-52124727?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss One year after the Brumadinho dam collapse in Brazil that killed 270 people and wreaked havoc on the environment, we talk about how to avoid similar tragedies in the future. We also hear how development is pitted against our environment in India's metropolis Mumbai and visit peatlands in the Democratic Republic of Congo that store massive amounts of CO2. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, Brazil, Brumadinho, dam collapse, India, Mumbai, forest, DRC, peatlands, CO2, climate change, global warming false full 30:00 52026745 Thu, 16 Jan 2020 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-in-conflict/audio-52026745?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Active war zones don't just leave scars on the people involved in them or civilians in their path, conflict also affects the land people depend on for their livelihoods, as well as the wildlife that inhabits it. What impact does war have on the environment? How do environmental problems increase the likelihood of conflicts flaring up? And how is wildlife affected by human combat? Environment DW Living Planet, environment, wildlife, war zones, conflict, climate change false full 30:00 51941988 Thu, 9 Jan 2020 14:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-wildfires-and-reforestation/audio-51941988?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week we've got trees on the brain in light of devastating wildfires raging across Australia. We look at trees' role in fighting climate change and how we can help trees adapt to a changing climate. On a more seasonal note, we'll also look at how New Yorkers are getting rid of their Christmas trees. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, Australia, wildfires, mangroves, cedar trees, Christmas trees false full 30:00 51732896 Thu, 2 Jan 2020 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-into-the-forest/audio-51732896?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We're easing you into the New Year with a gorgeous listen on this week’s Living Planet - a trip to New Zealand's Waipoua Forest. It's one of the oldest forests on this planet and has a deep place within the hearts and souls of the indigenous Polynesian people of the country – The Māori. In this beautifully rich soundscape, we are taken on their spiritual journey. TOP STORIES DW Living Planet, environment, forest, trees, nature, Maori, New Zealand false full 30:00 51754306 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-a-sound-environment/audio-51754306?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss From natural sounds to artificial ones and even something in-between — this week's show is all about the indelible link between sound and the environment. We hear how plastic waste can be used to make a new kind of noise, and how kids in Colombia are learning to record animal sounds for conservation. And we meet a Polish composer who has created a unique soundwalk through Berlin's botanic gardens. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, noise, sound, biodiversity, plastic waste, Colombia, Poland, Berlin, botanical gardens false full 30:00 51736896 Thu, 19 Dec 2019 12:26:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-best-of-2019/audio-51736896?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss As the year draws to a close, we bring you our favorite reports and look back at some of the big news stories of 2019. We'll meet young climate activists in Germany, travel to communities devastated by wildfires in the Bolivian Amazon, and find out how global warming is altering natural patterns in Alaska. Plus, legendary primatologist Jane Goodall on why she still has hope for the planet. Living Planet DW Living Planet, Alaska, climate change, Jane Goodall, Fridays for Future, Greta Thunberg, Bolivia false full 30:00 51645009 Thu, 12 Dec 2019 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-in-the-air/audio-51645009?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss On the show this week, we discuss the environmental situation in the world's most populated country. From air pollution to greenhouse gas emissions, what's going on in China and how will it affect the rest of the world? We also hear about climate negotiations at COP25 and we take a look at the fastest growing continent and what growth in its cities means for the environment. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, China, megacities, COP25, carbon markets, air pollution false full 30:00 51545336 Thu, 5 Dec 2019 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-the-deal-with-recycling/audio-51545336?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss How good are you at recycling? While it's good to reduce how much we consume, and reuse what we can, most of us do have to dispose of items and packaging, usually on a daily basis. But what happens to all of our containers and bottles and cardboard after we take them to the curb? Today on the show, we'll be diving into the realities of recycling. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, recycling, waste, landfills, Germany, Sweden false full 29:59 51455050 Thu, 28 Nov 2019 14:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-toxic-flow/audio-51455050?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week, we look at river systems under pressure and what that means for biodiversity, human health and the livelihoods of vulnerable communities. Plus, the Turkish scientist who ended up on trial after he blew the whistle on pollution levels in his country. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, Mekong River, Maureen Harris, Athi River, Basra, Shatt al-Arab, Kenya, Turkey, pollution, International Rivers false full 29:59 51349594 Thu, 21 Nov 2019 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-the-invisibles/audio-51349594?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss On this week’s program, we explore ‘invisible’ polluters – noise, light and air. And we visit an exhibition in Berlin, questioning rational thinking in its quest surrounding sustainability. TOP STORIES DW Living Planet, noise, air pollution, light, health, environment, art false full 29:59 51251051 Thu, 14 Nov 2019 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-new-species-and-old-breeds/audio-51251051?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week we have stories of discovering new species, those that have made a home out of an unusual piece of land, efforts to preserve some less familiar breeds of livestock, and the science that shows us how we can help save one of our sweetest insect friends. Living Planet DW Living Planet, environment, honey bees, seabirds, East Africa, new species, genetically modified false full 30:00 51150844 Thu, 7 Nov 2019 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-planes-trains-automobiles/audio-51150844?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Lower prices helped democratize air travel, but flying is one of the most carbon-heavy actions a person can take. We look at Sweden's No Fly campaign, take a journey on a night train and visit a city in Spain that is mostly car free. World DW Living Planet, climate change, carbon, transport, business, aviation, train, cars, economy false full 30:00 51067192 Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-adaptation-change/audio-51067192?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss How do we inspire the fundamental changes that are needed to safeguard our planet? On this program, we look at some novel ideas, from restoring peatlands to their natural state to climate change resistant apples. World DW Living Planet, sustainability, climate change, agriculture, farming, environment false full 29:59 50970245 Thu, 24 Oct 2019 14:35:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-not-so-fantastic/audio-50970245?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Today on the show, we're taking a look at our plastic world — from the oceans, to its place in our homes, to its original source. What can we do now about our plastic problems and what do we still need to figure out? Environment DW Living Planet, environment, plastic, microplastics, virgin plastic, single-use plastic false full 29:59 50869265 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 14:25:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-extinction-and-invasion/audio-50869265?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week on Living Planet, we hear about the people protesting extinction — our own, to be exact. And we examine how climate change is bringing insects and the diseases they carry to new places around the world. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, Extinction Rebellion, invasive species, climate change, vector-borne diseases false full 29:59 50777710 Thu, 10 Oct 2019 14:12:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-struggle-for-survival/audio-50777710?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week, we look at how melting sea ice is threatening the survival of polar bears in the Arctic, and ask what impact shrinking glaciers will have on Switzerland's hydroelectric power supply. We'll also meet UNDP goodwill ambassador Olafur Eliasson, and find out how illegal mining is destroying India's fragile Aravali mountains. Living Planet DW Living Planet, environment, polar bears, Switzlerland, Olafur Eliasson, climate change, argan oil, Aravali mountains false full 29:59 50677103 Wed, 2 Oct 2019 10:18:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-deep-dive-into-food-waste/audio-50677103?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Why do we waste so much food? And what can we do about it? Neil King and Gabe Borrud get to the bottom of these questions on this week's Living Planet. They visit a supermarket to gauge their role as consumers, and team up with two dumpster diving sisters for a nighttime harvesting spree. They also talk to a leading food economist and discover the root of the food waste problem runs a lot deeper. Environment DW Living Planet, Environment, food waste, On the Green Fence, dumpster diving, consumerism, Joachim von Braun, Germany false full 29:59 50594609 Thu, 26 Sep 2019 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-ocean-deep-mountain-high/audio-50594609?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss The much anticipated IPCC report on the oceans and the cryosphere sets out the full extent to which the world’s oceans, glaciers, mountains and polar ecosystems are being disrupted by climate change, with dire consequences for life on our planet. TOP STORIES DW Living Planet, Climate Change, cryosphere, Rising sea levels, Ocean, Marine Life, Water, Glacier, Mountains false full 29:59 50495994 Thu, 19 Sep 2019 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-leapfrogging-to-a-greener-world/audio-50495994?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss As young people all over the world take to the streets to demand climate action and the United Nations Secretary General hosts a special climate summit in New York, the UN Environment Programme's Executive Director, Inger Andersen tells us people power is proving pivotal. And we look at new ways of getting the climate message across. World DW Living Planet, Environment, Climate Change, Global Warming, environmental activists, Climate solutions, Climate challenges false full 29:59 50399259 Thu, 12 Sep 2019 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-given-half-a-chance/audio-50399259?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss The dilemma of our times — our fast-moving, convenient lifestyles are polluting the planet and heating up the climate. Could a plastic-free supermarket — or a recycling app help solve some of our problems? Author Edward Davey says there is hope and suggests "Ten Ways to Change the World" in his book "Given Half a Chance." Environment DW Living Planet, environment, plastic, waste, recycling, climate action, climate change false full 29:59 50304407 Thu, 5 Sep 2019 14:20:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-in-times-of-change/audio-50304407?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week on Living Planet, we tackle stories of environmental change. Fires are burning throughout the Amazon, but what does this mean for the world's largest tropical rainforest? We also see how gardeners in Spain are adapting to a changing climate and explore what climate insurance looks like in Uganda. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, Amazon, climate change, climate insurance, climate change adaptation, Bolivia, Uganda, Madrid false full 29:59 50211488 Thu, 29 Aug 2019 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-jumping-in-the-green-end/audio-50211488?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss DW's Neil King, Gabriel Borrud and Vanessa Fischer drop by the studio to talk about the new DW podcast On the Green Fence. They discuss how making this 5-part series that explores issues like climate change, water pollution, biodiversity loss and food sustainability has affected their outlooks on the world. And we hear what chaos ensued when Neil and Gabe shared a tent with a few mosquitoes. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, Greta Thunberg, Fridays for Future, anti-natalists, climate change, sustainable food false full 30:00 50130463 Thu, 22 Aug 2019 15:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-waste-not/audio-50130463?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss From Scotland to South Africa, the Himalayas to Hawaii, this week we feature stories from around the world about how we deal with all the stuff we create, and discard. We're taking a look at waste's big problems and some of the inventive and pragmatic solutions to deal with it. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, waste, plastic, wastewater, microplastics, Himalayas false full 29:59 50039160 Thu, 15 Aug 2019 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-a-sound-environment/audio-50039160?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss From natural sounds to artificial ones and even something in-between — this week's show is all about the indelible link between sound and the environment. We hear how plastic waste can be used to make a new kind of noise, and how kids in Colombia are learning to record animal sounds for conservation. And we meet a Polish composer who has created a unique soundwalk through Berlin's botanic gardens. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, sound, noise, biodiversity, plastic waste, Colombia, Poland, Berlin, botanical gardens false full 30:00 49947851 Fri, 9 Aug 2019 07:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-seeing-the-forest-for-the-trees/audio-49947851?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week on Living Planet, we take a look at forests and how we use land. What benefits do trees provide? What happens when we lose them in places like the Amazon? And how do we make sure we have enough forested land? Also, a landmark report from the IPCC warns that we have to change the ways in which we use land if we are to mitigate climate change and achieve global food security. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, forests, trees, climate change, Amazon rainforest, IPCC, deforestation, reforestation false full 29:59 49848478 Thu, 1 Aug 2019 13:07:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-strokes-of-genius/audio-49848478?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We look at some unusual ideas surrounding the protection of the environment. From using donkey dung to help save an endangered bat to brewing beer from an old loaf of bread, we profile some of the strange and innovative ways people are saving the planet. Environment DW Living Planet, Sonya Diehn false full 29:58 49741229 Thu, 25 Jul 2019 16:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-haiti-s-ecological-farmers/audio-49741229?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss In the aftermath of natural disasters, decades of political crisis and facing an increasingly unpredictable climate, farmers in Haiti are turning to ecological farming methods to hold onto their livelihoods. Some see it as the only way to feed their families and continue farming in the face of climate change. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, Haiti, farming, climate change, drought, soil erosion, floods false full 29:59 49636549 Thu, 18 Jul 2019 16:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-life-s-a-beach/audio-49636549?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Summer is a time of sun, sea, and sand. But sand isn't just the stuff of beach holidays — we hear how it's being used in East Africa and with what impact. We also pay a visit to a town in Italy that is inundated by cruise ships, and we join a scientific expedition studying warming temperatures in the deep ocean. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, Beirut, Kenya, Atlantic Ocean, Italy, beach clean-up, sand mining, cruise ships, ocean warming false full 30:00 49553487 Thu, 11 Jul 2019 16:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-a-rare-breed/audio-49553487?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week we hear stories about different species in the animal kingdom: nutria, pangolins, the golden lancehead pit viper. According to the United Nations, one million animal and plant species are threatened with extinction, many within the coming decades. But as famed primatologist and conservation advocate Jane Goodall explains, animals aren't so different from us humans. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, Jane Goodall, nutria, Louisiana, pangolin, Nairobi, Brazil false full 29:59 49472528 Thu, 4 Jul 2019 13:45:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-it-s-getting-hot-in-here/audio-49472528?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Dangerous heat waves and raging wildfires across Europe and Alaska have destroyed huge areas of land. Droughts in other parts of the world have pushed people to the brink of their existence and led to climate migration. As temperatures are soaring, so is the demand for air conditioning which creates its own vicious cycle. One solution: harvesting wastewater to help cool down buildings. Environment DW environment, climate change, heat wave, forest fires, wildfires, climate emergency, wastewater, renewable energy false full 30:00 49376873 Thu, 27 Jun 2019 16:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-diving-deep/audio-49376873?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week on the show, we visit the Pescadero Basin off Mexico's Pacific coast and shipwrecks in the cold waters of the Baltic Sea. Exploring the oceans – from tube worms to sea turtles – we look at the rich life they sustain. We'll also be asking what impact we humans have on our seas. Environment DW environment, oceans, sea, marine life, ocean pollution, ocean warming false full 29:59 49269347 Wed, 19 Jun 2019 15:22:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-bolivia-s-water-woes/audio-49269347?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Bolivia has been dealing with torrential rains and landslides, but is suffering from a lack of drinking water as glaciers melt away. That's why the mostly indigenous people of the highland cities decided to take matters into their own hands and start their own local water supplies. Thomas Kruchem went to explore and began his quest in the metropolis of El Alto. His report is presented by Sue Cox. Environment DW environment, water, Bolivia, climate change, glacier, indigenous people false full 30:00 49175600 Thu, 13 Jun 2019 12:19:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-what-s-left-of-the-amazon/audio-49175600?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss The Amazon Basin is the largest rainforest area in the world. Countless animal and plant species are at home here as well as several indigenous peoples who still avoid any contact with the outside world. But the Amazon region is under threat from deforestation and development. The situation has become even more critical since the election of Brazil's new President, Jair Bolsonaro. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, Amazon, Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, deforestation false full 29:59 49083544 Thu, 6 Jun 2019 11:49:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-challenging-the-status-quo/audio-49083544?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss On this week's Living Planet we'll meet the Indian fishermen's wives who flexed their muscles to start their own rowing-boat mangrove tours. We'll find out why short-lived clothing could soon be out of fashion, whether local currencies help the environment and what sounds insects make. Environment DW Living Planet, mangroves, Fair Fashion, local currency false full 29:59 48964199 Thu, 30 May 2019 16:05:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-time-for-a-change-of-diet/audio-48964199?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss How might Hazelnuts be damaging the planet and its residents? What about sardines? On this edition of Living Planet, we look at the unexpected impact of some foods and what our diets could look like in the future. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, food, diet false full 29:59 48848634 Thu, 23 May 2019 16:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-life-and-death/audio-48848634?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week on the show, we're talking about the environmental impacts of being born, as well as dying. What strain does our current population of over 7.6 billion people put on the earth? How much is our population expected to grow, and how will this growth further stress natural resources and the climate? Environment DW Living Planet, environment, death, population, climate change, consumption, education false full 30:00 48761399 Thu, 16 May 2019 16:05:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-marathon-journeys/audio-48761399?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Twice a year, our feathered friends make a marathon migration for warmth and food. We take some time to celebrate these birds, as well as meeting one woman who is making marathon journeys of her own - running 100 marathons in 100 days to raise awareness of the scarcity and waste of our most valuable resource - water. Environment DW Living Planet, environment false full 29:59 48675064 Thu, 9 May 2019 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-the-reluctance-on-climate-action/audio-48675064?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Why is it taking us so long to do something about climate change? Is it all in the mind? That's what we're trying to find out in this week's episode. We speak with a psychologist and climate campaigners, and listen to a project that uses music and the sounds of nature to appeal directly to the heart and inspire environmental change. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, climate change, Fridays for Future false full 29:57 46407054 Thu, 2 May 2019 09:36:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-cleaning-up-the-commute/audio-46407054?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss All about greener transport around the world — from eco-motorbikes in Uganda to the cycle-mad city of Utrecht. And we talk to the man who's made Swedes ashamed to fly. Environment DW Environment, Living Planet, transport, e-mobility, climate change, Africa, Netherlands false full 30:00 44927835 Thu, 25 Apr 2019 14:36:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-how-much-is-too-much/audio-44927835?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Just how many visitors are too many? The Greek island of Santorini struggles with tourism numbers it can't handle. How long until rising sea levels have completely destroyed Kenya's historic sites along its coast? And how hot is too hot? Glaciers in New Zealand have receded so much it's actually become too dangerous to hike all the way to the top. Environment DW Living Planet, climate change, tourism, Greece, Santorini, water, Kenya, Mombasa, historic sites, rising sea levels, New Zealand, glaciers, melting ice, Costa Rica, rainforest, renewables false full 30:00 48387625 Thu, 18 Apr 2019 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-here-today-gone-tomorrow/audio-48387625?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss From destroying rainforests to support our lifestyle habits to tackling the ever-growing mountain of waste from our consumer society. We pull back the curtain on where things come from and where they end up. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, landfill, smoking, France, Colombia false full 29:59 48290812 Thu, 11 Apr 2019 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-high-tech-farming/audio-48290812?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Drones flying above farms in the United Kingdom, app-based farming in Uganda and improving potato farming in India. We look at how technology is helping feed the world, and what new developments are out there. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, farming, drone, Uganda, India, UK false full 30:00 48202711 Thu, 4 Apr 2019 16:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-fishing-for-answers/audio-48202711?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss On this episode, we travel the seas and look at fishing communities around the world. How do fishermen protect the natural environment? And when are their practices harmful? From Brexit's implications for sustainable fisheries to cage fishing in Uganda, we're fishing for answers on this fintastic show! Environment DW environment, fishing, overfishing, Brexit, bycatch, fish farming, dolphins false full 29:59 48099574 Thu, 28 Mar 2019 17:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-making-friends-making-enemies/audio-48099574?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We have a complex relationship with the other living beings around us. From farming animals, keeping pets, and even conservation work to restore creatures’ habitats. We exercise god-like control over the environment around us, making decisions about which creatures deserve to live amongst us, and which of them don’t. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, animals, insects, coral reefs false full 30:00 48008115 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 17:05:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-the-f-word/audio-48008115?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss With some people choosing not to fly and some trying to reduce emissions with carbon offsets, aviation is a hot topic among environmentalists. We ask how the industry is tackling its environmental impact and what the future could hold. Environment DW Aviation, flying, no-fly, electric planes, Living Planet, environment false full 29:59 47913428 Thu, 14 Mar 2019 17:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-school-s-out-for-the-climate/audio-47913428?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Student strikes demanding climate action are gaining momentum around the world, fossil fuel industry workers are protesting restrictions on oil and gas development in Canada, and young activists in the US are talking about the Green New Deal and how to best tackle climate change through policy. Are young people the answer to climate change? Environment DW Living Planet, environment, climate change, Green New Deal, fossil fuels, Fridays for Future, School Strike for Climate false full 30:00 47815716 Thu, 7 Mar 2019 17:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-waste-not/audio-47815716?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss From Scotland to South Africa, the Himalayas to Hawaii, this week we feature stories from around the world about how we deal with all the stuff we create, and discard. We're taking a look at waste's big problems and some of the inventive and pragmatic solutions to deal with it. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, waste, plastic, wastewater, microplastics, Himalayas false full 29:59 47726705 Thu, 28 Feb 2019 17:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-move-fast-and-build-things/audio-47726705?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss From origami-like electric cars, to drones taking out a rat infestation in the Galapagos, to one company that is quite literally sucking CO2 out of the air in an effort to mitigate climate change. This week on Living Planet we're looking towards the future with new technologies that address environmental problems. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, drones, Galapagos, technology, green technology, digital, 3D printing, e-waste, carbon capture false full 29:59 47616766 Thu, 21 Feb 2019 17:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-green-protests-greener-clubs/audio-47616766?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss As a global phenomenon, it's no wonder that climate change's impacts can be felt in our work, home life, and even our leisure activities. This is leading people to take to the streets, as is the case with recent climate action protests in France, and to make more sustainable choices in the least likely of places. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, avalanche, Alps, Berlin, clubs, sustainability, climate change false full 29:59 47520628 Thu, 14 Feb 2019 17:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-setting-a-precedent/audio-47520628?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss When it comes to the health of our planet, we often look to the example set by others. This week on Living Planet, we take a look at one U.S. state that is trying to set the bar high, one area in Chile that has a dismally low environmental record, and we speak with an environmental lawyer trying to set new precedents in Europe and beyond. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, law, California, chile false full 29:59 47410352 Thu, 7 Feb 2019 17:35:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-smart-thinking/audio-47410352?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Solutions to environmental problems are different everywhere. In this edition of Living Planet, we’re taking a look at the projects looking to recycle waste across Africa, regrow coral in Florida and shine a light on plastic pollution in Bali. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, Kenya, Cameroon, Bali, plastic false full 29:59 47312387 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 16:05:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-wild-wetlands/audio-47312387?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Wetlands: swamps, bogs, and marshes are important worldwide as a source of fresh water and as a home to many insects and animals. However, many of them are under threat due to overuse and deforestation and some are cleared to make way for farming. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, wetlands, World Wetlands Day, water false full 29:59 47213616 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 17:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-taking-action/audio-47213616?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss When talking about climate change, we can sometimes feel overwhelmed with problems that don’t seem to have solutions. In this episode of Living Planet, we meet the students protesting for climate action, the landscapers in California who are switching to electric only equipment and the NASA climate scientist who reduced his fossil fuel use to 1/10th of what it was. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, strike, climate false full 29:59 47124354 Thu, 17 Jan 2019 17:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-paying-for-the-hidden-costs/audio-47124354?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss From fossil fuels to water usage, our consumption has causes hidden environmental damage further along the supply chain. In this episode of Living Planet, we assess how Argentina is performing against its climate goals, whether Germany can phase out coal whilst protecting workers, where we get our drinking water from and how overuse of water is causing Indonesia’s capital to sink into the sea. Environment DW environement, Living Planet, water, coal, lignite, phaseout, Germany, Argentina, Indonesia false full 30:00 47024914 Thu, 10 Jan 2019 17:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-bringing-home-a-different-kind-of-bacon/audio-47024914?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Humans have an interesting relationship with meat. Some love it, some object to it and some simply want other options from time to time. We take a look at some of the reasons people reduce their meat consumption, what options they have and why eating less meat is having a mostly positive impact on the planet. Plus, we look at how agriculture affects water consumption. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, laboratory grown meat, lab-grown meat, water, insects false full 29:57 46829710 Thu, 3 Jan 2019 17:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-making-changes/audio-46829710?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss The new year is a time for reflection, making changes and figuring out ways we can make this year better than the last. We explore stories about good food and meet the people who are making sure there’s enough of it to go around. Plus, we discover how climate change is affecting our health. Environment DW environment, Living Planet false full 29:59 46829711 Thu, 27 Dec 2018 17:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-christmas-after-climate-change/audio-46829711?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss How will Christmas change as the world gets increasingly warmer? We take a look at how reindeer are affected, whether a real or fake Christmas tree is better and how Santa's home - the north pole - is warming up. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, Christmas, climate change false full 29:59 46816675 Fri, 21 Dec 2018 11:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-green-living-and-us/audio-46816675?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss With governments struggling to meet their climate goals, we look at what people in Germany and beyond are doing to reduce their own carbon footprints and live greener lives. We also look at the increasing problem of plastic waste in India. Environment DW Living Planet, Jordan Wildon, climate activism, climate change, Oslo, Bochum, Berlin, carbon footprint false full 29:59 46721396 Thu, 13 Dec 2018 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-denying-the-inevitable/audio-46721396?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss It's hard to believe but there are still people out there who refuse to believe that climate change is real, even when the island they live on is threatened by global warming. This week on Living Planet, we find out how climate change denial is connected to right-wing nationalism, how lobbyists push fossil fuels at COP24, and how award-winning drinking water is in danger in Greece. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, Climat Change, climate change denial, global warming, COP24, fossil fuels false full 30:00 46613090 Thu, 6 Dec 2018 17:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-earth-our-home/audio-46613090?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss As world leaders meet for COP24 to discuss climate change, we're asking what home means to the people — and animals — we share the planet with. This week on Living Planet, we're looking at what decisions are being made to help protect planet Earth, our home. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, home, COP24, climate change, gentrification false full 29:59 46508253 Thu, 29 Nov 2018 17:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-asking-the-difficult-questions/audio-46508253?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Why did tragedy strike an environmental activist couple in Chile? Who will win the fight over Germany’s coal phase-out and why is the movement attracting protesters from around the globe? Do beach cleanups actually help, or just soothe our conscience? We dig into these tricky subjects on this week’s episode of Living Planet. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, coal, hydropower, environmental activism, beach clean-up, plastic pollution false full 29:59 46309275 Thu, 15 Nov 2018 17:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-the-web-of-life/audio-46309275?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss From a small amphibian with miraculous regeneration properties, to wild animals wandering the streets of Nairobi — and even the healing powers of our forests. We take a closer look at the weird and wonderful life that calls our planet home, and ask some hard questions about the future of the planet's biodiversity. Environment DW Environment, Living Planet, biodiversity false full 29:59 46214741 Fri, 9 Nov 2018 00:05:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-adapt-and-thrive/audio-46214741?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss As our environment changes, we can change with it. From transforming plastic waste into stylish paving stones in Ghana, to balancing a booming lithium industry with environmental protection in Chile to tackling the problem of food waste in Berlin. Plus, could warmer temperatures lead to the birth of a British wine industry? Environment DW Living Planet, environment, climate change, adaptation, lithium mining, renewable energy, plastic recycling, food waste, wine false full 29:59 46045026 Thu, 1 Nov 2018 17:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-3-degrees-on-7-continents-part-2/audio-46045026?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss How will life on Earth change under 3-degree warming? We journey to one location on each of our planet's continents to discover the far-reaching consequences of climate change — and find out how communities are responding. On part 2: Hurricanes in North America, vanishing traditional ways of life in South America, and coral bleaching off the coast of Fiji. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, hurricane, South America, coral bleaching, Fiji, climate change, global warming false full 30:00 46042948 Thu, 25 Oct 2018 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-3-degrees-on-7-continents-part-1/audio-46042948?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss How will life on Earth change under 3-degree warming? We journey to one location on each of our planet's continents to discover the far-reaching consequences of climate change — and find out how communities are responding. On part 1: Dramatic changes in Antarctica, bushfires in Australia, drought and water scarcity in Africa and living green in Europe. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, climate change, drought, bushfires, australia bushfires, Antarctica, Africa, Germany, Berlin, global warming, 3 degrees on seven continents false full 30:00 45941717 Thu, 18 Oct 2018 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-our-changing-climate/audio-45941717?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss When it comes to a world limit for global warming, 1.5 is the new 2 degrees. If temperatures continue to rise, we may lose our coral, food, alpine snow and beer, among many other things. We zoom in on these issues and ask how we can prevent huge lifestyle changes — and find out how technology can help us. Environment DW environment, IPCC, climate change, global warming, carbon capture, beer, food security, Europe, Africa, renewables, renewable energy, Living Planet false full 29:59 45846245 Thu, 11 Oct 2018 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-plastic-pollution-and-us/audio-45846245?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Plastic — are we addicted? We look at our relationship with plastic pollution — and in the spirit of recycling, we're highlighting some best-ofs from previous coverage and looking at plastic-free living, reloaded. Environment DW environment, plastic pollution, Living Planet, Africa, Sweden, recycling, plastic, pollution false full 29:59 45751262 Thu, 4 Oct 2018 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-you-are-what-you-eat/audio-45751262?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Our food choices affect the environment around us, but just how much? From Scandinavia to Somalia, we explore different diets around the world and take a closer look at how what we eat impacts the environment — and how the environment influences what we eat. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, Somalia, Chile, Sweden, Finland, vegan, vegetarian false full 29:59 45658169 Thu, 27 Sep 2018 13:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-there-s-something-in-the-water/audio-45658169?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss What happens when our water is contaminated, and who protects it? We meet the people cleaning our beaches, protecting our drinking water, and studying why there's not enough - or sometimes too much water. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, water, Hurricane Florence, salmon, drought, flooding, climate change, water security false full 29:59 45577198 Thu, 20 Sep 2018 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-earth-wind-and-fire/audio-45577198?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Preventing mining pollution in Brazil, wind power finally taking off in Lebanon, and harvesting water from volcanic steam in Kenya. We take a look at development, progress and innovation by looking closer at the elements. Environment DW Environment, Living Planet, Brazil, Lebanon, Kenya, Canada, Wind Power, bio-fuel false full 29:59 45474965 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-the-people-protecting-the-planet/audio-45474965?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss On this week's show, we join treetop activists in Germany's Hambach Forest as they fight to save the land from being mined for brown coal, we venture into the woods of Bavaria with volunteers helping to keep Germany's green lung healthy and we discover how residents in the UK have kept fracking at bay. Plus, we visit a group of students in Uganda who are using plants as natural pesticides. Environment DW Living Planet, Uganda, environment, fracking, Hambach Forest, environmental activists, Bavaria, forests, woods, Germany, brown coal, coal mining, RWE false full 29:59 45385322 Thu, 6 Sep 2018 16:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-down-on-the-farm/audio-45385322?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss People who grow our food face challenges around the world. We take a tour, from organic farms in Brexit Britain to cattle ranches in the KwaZulu Natal, via Senegal's nascent chemical-free farming movement and a mental-health crisis among farmers in rural France. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, Brexit, agriculture, organic farming, food false full 30:00 45293887 Thu, 30 Aug 2018 13:53:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-plastic-planet/audio-45293887?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We are drowning in plastic! It pollutes our oceans, beaches, rivers and forests. Let's talk solutions. We meet "trash heroes" in Indonesia's Bali who are trying to do away with plastic. The East African country of Kenya was so fed up with its plastic waste, it imposed a ban on plastic bags one year ago. We check in to see how they are faring. And we have more on bioplastics. Environment DW environment, plastic, pollution, bioplastics, ocean, Indonesia, Bali, Asia, Africa, Kenya, plastic bags, Morocco, biodegradable, compostable, recycling, Living Planet false full 30:00 45195042 Thu, 23 Aug 2018 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-the-pesticide-cycle/audio-45195042?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Thanks to the invention of pesticides, fresh foods can be imported from every corner of the world, available everywhere at anytime. But this comes at a price: Overuse of pesticides in agriculture can seriously damage our environment — and our health. Environment DW Living Planet, Monsanto, Chile, pesticides, Nigeria, Tuta Absoluta, tomatoes, Greenpeace, farming, farmers, environment false full 29:59 45109413 Thu, 16 Aug 2018 16:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-being-a-great-ape/audio-45109413?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Apes are humans' closest relatives, but these creatures are increasingly endangered. From Asia to Africa, human activity threatens their existence. But not all hope is lost. Environment DW environment, great apes, conservation, orangutans, chimpanzees, gorillas, Kenya, Malaysia, Rwanda false full 29:59 45020196 Thu, 9 Aug 2018 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-water-h2o-source-of-life/audio-45020196?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Without water, there is no life. Water conservationist Rajendra Singh is bringing dead streams back to life in India. Thousands of dead fish have turned up in the Rhine River in Switzerland — fish are vulnerable to high temperatures as their environment heats up. And, an entrepreneur wants to drag icebergs all the way to South Africa! Environment DW environment, Living Planet, water, conservation, resources, rivers, drinking water, human rights, fish, biodiversity, heat wave, India, Switzerland, Kenya, South Africa, iceberg, drought false full 30:00 44836780 Thu, 26 Jul 2018 15:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-drought-grips-farmers/audio-44836780?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss It's hot out there. The heat wave sweeping across the northern hemisphere this week has farmers worried, especially where the high temperatures are combined with drought. We look at how farmers around the world are protecting their livestock and crops as the global temperature creeps ever higher. Environment DW Environment, Climate Change, drought, extreme weather, farming, agriculture false full 30:00 44747535 Thu, 19 Jul 2018 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-disgusting-creatures/audio-44747535?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Tarantulas, scorpions and cockroaches are not appealing — but they are important! Eels in Canada are being chopped up by dams — but they don't get the attention they deserve because they aren't cute like pandas. Poisonous scorpions are more important for our ecosystem than you may have thought. And a taste for tarantula in Cambodia has decimated their numbers. Environment DW Environment, tarantulas, spiders, eels, scorpions, cockroaches, insects, biodiversity, ecosystem, habitat loss, Living Planet false full 29:59 44648028 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-strokes-of-genius/audio-44648028?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss When it comes to protecting the environment, sometimes the most unusual ideas are the best ones. From using donkey dung to help save an endangered bat to brewing beer out of old bread, we examine some of the strange and innovative ways people are helping save the planet. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, innovation, bats, greater horseshoe bat, endangered species, donkeys, beer, bread, food waste, fog, fog-catcher, Chile, drought, climate change false full 29:58 42599950 Thu, 5 Jul 2018 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-animals-to-cuddle-or-kill/audio-42599950?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Shoot to kill or live and let live? We're not always kind to animals, unless perhaps they're in a zoo. We'll get up close and personal with a zebra finch and find out why Germans really love their bears. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, animals, conservation, hunting false full 29:59 44446333 Thu, 28 Jun 2018 16:35:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-sisters-are-doin-it/audio-44446333?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Women in Saudi Arabia made the headlines this week. They are now allowed to drive, thanks not least to the campaigning by some bold women. In this week's episode, we'll meet some other bold women: Abu Dhabi's first female falconer, an Indian activist fighting plastic pollution, an Italian investigative journalist uncovering a mozzarella scandal and a Canadian diver exploring underwater mysteries. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, cave diving, buffalo mozzarella cheese, plastic pollution, falcons, United Arab Emirates, Italy, Canada, India false full 29:59 44335859 Thu, 21 Jun 2018 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-insects-and-us/audio-44335859?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Most people think of insects as pests to get rid of — but our survival may be intimately tied to them. The problem is: Insects are in decline. Find out how the Berlin Philharmonic is drawing attention to the issue, why insects don't live at the seaside, and what makes bugs so important in the first place. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, insects, insect die-off, bees, marine insects false full 30:00 42202730 Thu, 14 Jun 2018 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-the-new-gold-rush/audio-42202730?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We live on a planet of finite resources but our demand for new consumer products and technologies keeps growing. That's driving a race to extract materials from ever-more remote corners of the Earth – and beyond. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, bitcoin mining, moon mining, deep sea mining, resource extraction, rare earth elements false full 29:59 44111144 Thu, 7 Jun 2018 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-building-eco-metropolises/audio-44111144?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Ever more people in the world are living in urban areas. But how can we make our cities sustainable? From the dangers of air pollution to shrinking natural spaces and our carbon footprint in cities — it's high time for action. Environment DW environment, air pollution, e-mobility, Bristol, European Green Capital, France, UK, Europacity, shopping mall, Greece, carbon emissions, sustainability, energy efficiency false full 30:00 43957257 Thu, 31 May 2018 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-africa-s-resource-wars/audio-43957257?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Fertile land in Nigeria is being eaten up drought, fueling conflict between herdsmen who need what's left to graze their animals and farmers who need it for their crops. Meanwhile in East Africa, tensions are rising over who controls the waters of the Nile. Environment DW Living Planet, River Nile, Egypt, Nigeria, Fulani, water, environment, climate change false full 29:59 43914737 Thu, 24 May 2018 15:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-spring-cleaning/audio-43914737?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss It's time for a bit of spring cleaning, whether it's your summer wardrobe, the local beach – or even the air we breathe! From the heart of Europe to China – we're cleaning up our act. Environment DW Environment, Living Planet, air pollution, plastics, Berlin, Shenzhen, China, pollution, fashion, electric mobility false full 29:59 43823525 Thu, 17 May 2018 17:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-batty-about-biodiversity/audio-43823525?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss There’s bat appreciation day, international day for biodiversity and the day of endangered species – we’re great at naming days after our animals, but is it enough? Are we treating our biodiversity wisely, or failing them badly? TOP STORIES DW Environment, Living Planet, Biodiversity, biodiversity protection, Animals, endangered species, plants false full 29:59 43677764 Thu, 10 May 2018 15:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-journeys-to-africa/audio-43677764?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week, three stories from the African continent: In Rwanda, we explore the mountain gorilla's complex relationship with its human neighbors; in Kenya, we uncover the ugly side of the flower industry; and in the Congo Basin, we find out about how the world's second-largest tropical forest is under threat. Environment DW environment, Africa, flowers, gorillas, conservation, pollution, Congo forest, Rwanda, Kenya, ecotourism false full 29:57 43640840 Thu, 3 May 2018 15:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-climate-action-walk-the-walk/audio-43640840?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Climate protection is on the agenda at talks in Bonn. But back home, who's really taking action? We visit a budding environmental movement in Poland's coal heartland and find out how an oil pipeline has pitched environmentalists against the Canadian president. Plus, solar power in Kenya and a cool solution to LA's urban heat problem. Environment DW Environment, climate change, COP24, Katowice, Poland, Canada, Kenya, fossil fuels, renewable energy, Los Angeles false full 30:00 43548495 Thu, 26 Apr 2018 15:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-to-the-ends-of-the-earth/audio-43548495?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Our planet is full of remote and risky places — and some people will do anything to protect them or unlock their secrets. From researchers uncovering hidden ecosystems in Antarctica to park rangers in Africa who risk their lives to defend wildlife, we take a journey to some of the harshest corners of the globe. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, Antarctica, Greenland, Virunga National Park, Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), biodiversity, ecosystem, melting ice, conservation, wildlife conservation false full 30:00 43453902 Thu, 19 Apr 2018 16:35:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-bird-s-eye-view/audio-43453902?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss What's happening to our birds? French songbirds are disappearing, Berlin's pigeons are thriving, and wetland birds all over the world are suffering from lead poisoning. As they say, what's good for the goose is good for the gander — and what's bad for the birds is definitely bad news for us humans. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, songbirds, France, Israel, crane, wetlands, lead ammunition false full 29:59 43359661 Thu, 12 Apr 2018 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-extreme-weather-and-us/audio-43359661?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss From hurricanes in the Caribbean to drought in Africa and the Middle East —As our planet warms, extreme weather events are becoming ever more frequent and intense. But people around the world are learning to adapt to these disasters and make a new, greener start. Environment DW Environment, extreme weather, hurricanes, drought, Hurricane Maria, Cape Town, Dubai, desert, renewable energy false full 30:00 43266670 Thu, 5 Apr 2018 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-our-edible-footprint/audio-43266670?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss From wine to maple syrup, some of our most-loved delicacies could be at risk from climate change if we don't act fast. Plus, the humble sandwich may not be as environmentally innocent as you think. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, climate change, food, agriculture false full 29:59 43183741 Thu, 29 Mar 2018 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-nature-in-transition/audio-43183741?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss On this week's show, Colombia's impressive birdlife has survived civil war. Can it now help save the country's forests? Alien iguanas are invading the US state of Florida with dramatic results. Plus, why South-East Asia's longest river could be destroyed in just a few decades. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, climate change, invasive species, conservation false full 29:59 43083275 Thu, 22 Mar 2018 17:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-playing-with-food/audio-43083275?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss From cultured cabbages to musical leeks, we explore the weird and wonderful ways that we use and produce food. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, wine, climate change, Vienna Vegetable Orchestra, global warming false full 29:59 42989963 Thu, 15 Mar 2018 17:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-after-the-storm/audio-42989963?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss In 2017, two hurricanes of the highest intensity — Category 5 — wreaked havoc on the Caribbean islands. Irma came first, Maria followed, leaving a trail of destruction, displacing communities, and causing billions of dollars in damage. Now, six months on, the still-recovering island nations are having to prepare for the next hurricane season that's just months away. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, Caribbean, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Maria, climate change false full 29:59 42888184 Thu, 8 Mar 2018 17:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-nuclear-post-fukushima/audio-42888184?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Seven years on from Fukushima, we look at Japan's controversial efforts to send evacuees home, and battles raging in France and the UK over where to store nuclear waste. And we ask if, for all this, there's still a place for CO2-free atomic energy in a world threatened by climate change? Environment DW Environment, Fukushima, nuclear power, nuclear waste, Living Planet false full 29:59 42786420 Thu, 1 Mar 2018 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-surprise-surprise/audio-42786420?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Our planet is full of surprises, from burning ice to clever fish! Expect the unexpected on this week's episode of Living Planet. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, oil drilling, New York City, green spaces, pesticides, ducks, fish false full 30:00 42693732 Thu, 22 Feb 2018 17:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-the-limits-of-exploitation/audio-42693732?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Our forests are rich in trees, our seas are full of fish, the earth holds a wealth of precious metals – but for how long? Environment DW Living Planet, envrionment, illegal logging, illegal mining, overfishing false full 30:00 42501515 Thu, 8 Feb 2018 17:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-the-cost-of-farming/audio-42501515?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss From Kenyan coffee to Ecuadorian bananas - the price we pay for food from the land. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, farming, pollution, agriculture false full 29:59 42401580 Thu, 1 Feb 2018 17:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-in-deep-water/audio-42401580?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Climate change means the sea level is rising and storms are more frequent and intense. We visit communities around the world facing rising waters – from Fijians being forced to relocate to the Dutch marketing their flood-defense expertise. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, flooding, climate change, extreme weather, Europe, Paris, Netherlands, Fiji, Gorée, Senegal false full 30:00 42109523 Thu, 11 Jan 2018 17:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-sustaining-nature/audio-42109523?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Climate change threatens India's most sacred river, Senegalese octopus come back from the brink, Chilean fishermen embrace sustainable practices, and we meet the volunteer who's been spearheading the world’s biggest beach cleanup. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, climate change, conservation, Sustainability false full 29:59 42028894 Thu, 4 Jan 2018 17:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-earth-ice-water-and-air/audio-42028894?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss From saving tees in Poland, to defending Mesopotamian marshes, we look at how our planet's vital elements come together in precious ecosystems that are now under threat. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, Poland, forest, Mesopotamian marshes false full 29:59 41912377 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 17:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-festive-feast/audio-41912377?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss A rebroadcast of some of this year's best reports on food and drink: Wine producers vs. wild boars in Italy, bugs on the menu in Kenya, Costa Rica coffee growers go green and Louise Osborne attempts the vegan challenge. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, insects, Costa Rica, coffee, vegan false full 29:59 41889998 Thu, 21 Dec 2017 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-harnessing-nature/audio-41889998?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Canada debates whether its Mounties should be wearing muskrat hats, French farmers try to come to terms with increased numbers of brown bears, and Florida's Everglades deal with the aftermath of hurricane Irma. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, biodiversity, animal rights, Canada, France, US, Donald Trump, bears, Hurricane Irma false full 30:00 39367995 Thu, 14 Dec 2017 11:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-protecting-nature-s-wonders/audio-39367995?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss The sea turtles of Fiji's Mana Island, cold-water corals in a warming climate, and monkey business and more in Japan's hot springs. Environment DW Environment, Living Planet false full 29:59 41700116 Thu, 7 Dec 2017 16:05:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-the-wonderful-world-of-wood/audio-41700116?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss From burning it to building with it — could wood be the key sustainable resource of our future? We explore sustainable forestry to find out how it can support a bioeconomy, and how to best harness biomass as renewable energy. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, wood, forests, deforestation, Amazon, Amazon rainforest, Europe, European Forest Institute false full 29:59 41409689 Thu, 16 Nov 2017 17:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-our-co2-problem/audio-41409689?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss There's only so much CO2 we can release before we push the global temperature above 2 degrees – what scientists call our carbon budget. Do we stand a chance of weaning ourselves off fossil fuels in time? Environment DW Living Planet, environment, climate change, fossil fuels, Bonn climate talks, COP23, CO2 false full 29:59 41315153 Thu, 9 Nov 2017 17:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-1-5-to-stay-alive/audio-41315153?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss As the 23rd annual UN climate conference kicked off in Bonn this week, the message from small island states was loud and clear: 1.5 to stay alive. At COP23, Living Planet spoke with Pacific Islanders, climate activists and indigenous peoples campaigning for urgent climate action: Environment DW Living Planet, environment, climate change, fossil fuels, COP23 false full 29:59 41206749 Thu, 2 Nov 2017 11:51:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-energy/audio-41206749?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Energy production and use account for about two-thirds of all greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. And carbon dioxide makes up the majority of those emissions. That means energy is a major driver of global warming. So how can we drastically cut these emissions and at the same meet the world's growing energy demands? Luckily, there are plenty of options. Environment DW Environment, Living Planet, wind energy, energy mix, global warming, climate change false full 29:59 41120437 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-transportation/audio-41120437?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Transport is one of the major drivers of global warming. We hear about local initiatives to bring down emissions — from efforts to pedestrianize Paris, to the Kabul mayor's bold plan for eco-friendly travel. And, are e-scooters the answer to Mexico City's pollution problems? Environment DW Environment, Living Planet, transportation, climate change, Norway, electric cars, Econduce, Mexico City, pollution, Anne Hidalgo, Paris traffic, diesel cars, Abdullah Habibzai false full 29:59 41033968 Thu, 19 Oct 2017 16:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-agriculture/audio-41033968?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Agriculture is one of the major contributors to global warming - it accounts for about a quarter of greenhouse gas emissions. As the global population continues to grow, so too does our demand for food, and the need for land on which to grow it. So, how do we meet this demand and at the same time reduce our emissions? Environment DW Living Planet, environment, climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, agriculture false full 29:59 40924116 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-forecasts-expectations/audio-40924116?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss After a summer of severe weather events, Europeans are asking: Is this the new normal and how do we prepare? Plus, the television show that's got Senegalese excited about farming. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, climate change, mitigation, agriculture false full 29:59 40817559 Thu, 5 Oct 2017 12:54:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-eco-freaky/audio-40817559?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss What does it mean to live sustainably? Is it enough to simply recycle our waste, or do we need to do more? We head into the domestic sphere to find out what some eco-freaks are doing to reduce their own carbon footprint - and discover just how hard it is. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, plastic, eco-friendly, energy false full 30:00 40728422 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-water-is-life/audio-40728422?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss On this week's show, could a risky dam project be the solution to Lebanon's water woes? Can the Dead Sea be brought back to life? Plus, we investigate what's behind hundreds of dolphin deaths in the Black Sea. Environment DW Living Planet, Environment, water, resources, conservation false full 29:59 40624913 Thu, 21 Sep 2017 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-who-decides/audio-40624913?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week, can Norway wean itself off fossil fuels while pushing for Arctic oil? Who’s voting for the environment in Germany’s upcoming election? Plus, how climate lobbyists are blocking efforts to fight climate change. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, climate change, German elections 2017 false full 30:00 40510554 Thu, 14 Sep 2017 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-save-our-seas/audio-40510554?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Why plastic particles are contaminating our drinking water, how a temporary hotel made of ocean trash found its way to Cologne, and what’s got environmentalists so happy - all in one show. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, plastic, oceans, pollution false full 29:59 40400362 Thu, 7 Sep 2017 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-cost-of-development/audio-40400362?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Mongolia's miners consider the environmental cost of gold, Albania's hydropower plans threaten Europe's last large free-flowing river, and meet the pipeline protestor on a mission to save the planet. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, mining, energy, conservation false full 29:59 40313221 Thu, 31 Aug 2017 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-creative-solutions-for-pollution/audio-40313221?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss How European cities are getting cars off the road to combat air pollution - and meet the entrepreneurs embracing waste with taste. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, pollution, recycling, cities false full 29:59 40220936 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-food-for-the-future/audio-40220936?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss With Europe's farmers facing crisis, creativity has become key to survival. While some are returning to traditional methods, others are turning to new technology – and in Kenya, future-proofing comes in the form of flying ants. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, food security, agriculture, consumption false full 29:59 40136508 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-what-water/audio-40136508?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Water is life. From having too much to not enough, we explore the impact a warming world is having on access to water. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, water, climate change, global warming false full 29:59 40042045 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-defending-mother-earth/audio-40042045?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss To mark International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, we find out how indigenous groups are fighting to preserve their native lands and resources. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, Indigenous people, conservation, climate change false full 30:00 37689296 Thu, 3 Aug 2017 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-tourism-paradise-lost-or-found/audio-37689296?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Belize has to choose between ecotourism and agriculture, Galapagos' biodiversity is under threat, and Bali is caught between conservation and island development. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, tourism, biodiversity, conservation false full 30:00 39861681 Thu, 27 Jul 2017 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-milk-n-meat/audio-39861681?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss This week, 21st century solutions for for sustainable food: From bio-hacking to crowd-butchering, solar-powered milk cans to livestock resilient enough for Africa's drought-ridden future. And two words: camel milk. Environment DW Environment, Living Planet, solar power, farming, food, meat, innovation, agriculture, GMO, bio-hacking, green technology false full 29:59 39772159 Thu, 20 Jul 2017 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-wolves-wilderness/audio-39772159?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss As the world struggles with deforestation, should we be creating urban forests instead? Plus, wolves are returning to Germany, but age-old fears over the predator still persist. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, forests, wolves, conservation false full 29:59 39675475 Thu, 13 Jul 2017 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-under-the-sea/audio-39675475?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss The world's oceans are full of weird and wonderful creatures. We splash down under the waves for a glimpse at some of the less charismatic species, we find out what's behind Europe's mysterious dolphin deaths, and we meet a tiny undersea sociopath who likes to smash things. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, oceans, animals, conservation false full 29:59 39577958 Thu, 6 Jul 2017 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-our-planet-our-future/audio-39577958?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss As world leaders debate how best to move forward with implementing the goals of the Paris Agreement, cities and civil society are wasting no time in taking action. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, climate change, Paris Agreement, fossil fuels false full 30:00 39470774 Thu, 29 Jun 2017 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-the-food-we-eat/audio-39470774?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Fishy business in Vietnam and alternatives to chemical pesticides. Plus, can we save our bananas? How safe is Europe’s food? And in Berlin, nightingales sing for their supper - all on this week's Living Planet. Environment DW Environment, Living Planet, food, pesticides, Europe, Asia false full 29:59 39266896 Thu, 15 Jun 2017 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-new-horizons/audio-39266896?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Why scientists are worried about the collapse of Antarctica's ice shelf, how the Dutch have harnessed wind to power electric trains, and what green power means for refugees in the world's first solar-powered camp. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, climate change, energy, Energiewende false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-making-waves/audio-39163771?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Thu, 8 Jun 2017 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-making-waves/audio-39163771?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Oceans cover more than two-thirds of the planet. They are the lifeblood of the earth and crucial to our survival. But human activity is causing the health of our underwater worlds to deteriorate. Can we save our oceans before it's too late? Environment DW Living Planet, environment, climate change, oceans, conservation false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-a-different-game/audio-39082292?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Thu, 1 Jun 2017 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-a-different-game/audio-39082292?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss From hunting pythons in the Everglades to chewing on alligator meatballs, we get a taste for the wild. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, hunting, conservation, biodiveristy false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-our-future-food/audio-38966777?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Thu, 25 May 2017 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-our-future-food/audio-38966777?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Why Germany's cheap food prices may need a rethink, French farmers look to natural pesticides to boost dwindling wine production, and Norway steps up climate protection of its "doomsday" seed vault. Environment DW Living Planet, Environment, food security, budget supermarkets, climate change false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-creating-change-and-a-tinder-profile/audio-38888660?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Thu, 18 May 2017 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-creating-change-and-a-tinder-profile/audio-38888660?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Uproar over new Polish law following tree "massacre," calls for fossil fuel lobbyists to be excluded from UN climate talks, and the last remaining male northern white rhino joins Tinder in a bid to find a suitable mate. Environment DW Living Planet, environment false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-standing-up-for-the-planet/audio-38798370?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Thu, 11 May 2017 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-standing-up-for-the-planet/audio-38798370?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Trump climate threats can't hold up UN talks in Bonn, but can the Great Lakes survive his budget cuts? And, making cities fit for the future. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, Trump, United Nations, UNFCCC, Great Lakes, Resilient Cities, budget cuts, climate change false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-flying-into-spring/audio-38695073?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Thu, 4 May 2017 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-flying-into-spring/audio-38695073?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss We talk about feathered friends flying in for Migratory Bird Day, the bees that buzz around downtown Toronto, and Greek guerilla gardeners greening up a dusty city. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, migratory birds, World Migratory Bird Day, guerilla gardening, urban gardening, beekeeping false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-climate-crossroads/audio-38610698?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Thu, 27 Apr 2017 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-climate-crossroads/audio-38610698?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss As concerned citizens take part in the People's Climate March on April 29th – we take a look at some efforts to marching the world toward a green energy future. Plus, how did the toad cross the road? Environment DW Living Planet, environment, climate change, Energiewende, fossil fuels false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-doing-our-bit/audio-38519513?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Thu, 20 Apr 2017 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-doing-our-bit/audio-38519513?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss From sourcing superfoods to combating food waste, we explore the weird and wonderful ways people are living green. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, green living, sustainability, food false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-green-giants-for-the-chop/audio-38416264?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Thu, 13 Apr 2017 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-green-giants-for-the-chop/audio-38416264?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss The fight to protect Romania's precious old-growth forests from logging, and how energy scarcity makes forest protection in Zambia put livelihoods at risk. Environment DW Environment, Living Planet, forests, deforestation, logging, energy, conservation, Romania, Zambia false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-trees-trump/audio-38325179?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Thu, 6 Apr 2017 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-trees-trump/audio-38325179?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss What Trump's executive order could mean for climate change policy, why fire-devastated communities in Chile are rethinking forests, plus meet the activists planting trees in the name of Trump. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, Donald Trump, climate change, trees false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-in-the-crosshairs/audio-38209620?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Thu, 30 Mar 2017 16:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-in-the-crosshairs/audio-38209620?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss From hunters to the hunted: Why the colored game may soon be over for trophy hunters, Czechs get a taste for radioactive boar, plus the French tradition that's sliding towards extinction. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, hunting, conservation, nature false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-tampering-with-nature/audio-38088000?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Thu, 23 Mar 2017 17:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-tampering-with-nature/audio-38088000?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Did human-made warming cause Peru's devastating flooding? Why alien eucalyptus trees have caused havoc in Cameroon, and is the weed killer glyphosate really safe for humans and the environment? Environment DW environment, Living Planet, nature, climate change, invasive species false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-politics-slime/audio-37967258?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Thu, 16 Mar 2017 17:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-politics-slime/audio-37967258?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss The politics of climate change and why we all need to be desperately optimistic about our future. Plus, a luxury snail spa that's all about slime. Environment DW Living Planet false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-bold-for-change/audio-37872165?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Thu, 9 Mar 2017 17:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-bold-for-change/audio-37872165?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Norway takes electric strides toward carbon neutrality, Kenya looks to micro-solar to meet its growing energy demands, and why climate change is a gender issue. Environment DW Living Planet, environment, climate change, gender, pollution false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-how-green-are-you/audio-37782795?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Thu, 2 Mar 2017 17:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-how-green-are-you/audio-37782795?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss As consumers, most of the choices we make leave behind an ecological footprint. So what does it really mean to be green? Environment DW Living Planet, environment, climate change, carbon footprint, consumption false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-birds-do-it-bees-do-it/audio-37581016?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Thu, 16 Feb 2017 17:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-birds-do-it-bees-do-it/audio-37581016?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Even educated fleas do it - we learn the art of flirting in the animal kingdom. Plus, do cats fly? Apparently they do. Environment DW environment, Living Planet, animals, conservation, flirting false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-edging-closer/audio-37475259?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Thu, 9 Feb 2017 17:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-edging-closer/audio-37475259?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss The world ticks closer to doomsday, China steps up on renewables & Morocco's mosques get a green makeover. Environment DW environment, Living Planet false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-wet-wonderlands/audio-37385430?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Thu, 2 Feb 2017 18:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-wet-wonderlands/audio-37385430?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Wetlands may not be as sexy or eye-catching as coral reefs or lush rainforests but these diverse, complex landscapes play a vital ecological role. They perform a vast array of functions - from flood defense and water purification to even flavoring our whiskey. In honor of World Wetlands Day, we pay homage to the world’s wonderful wetlands with a tour of swamps, bogs and marshes. Environment DW environment, wetlands, World Wetlands Day, UNESCO Heritage Site, climate change, biodiversity false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-cultivating-revolution/audio-37287836?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Thu, 26 Jan 2017 17:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-planet-cultivating-revolution/audio-37287836?maca=en-podcast_living-planet-948-xml-mrss Germans protest industrial scale farming, while Venezuela seeks to solve its food crisis with urban agriculture. In Cape Town, farmers battle drought and water waste. And why coconuts have become an election issue in India. Environment DW farming, agriculture, Venezuela, Germany, sustainable agriculture, South Africa, India, coconut, Living Planet, environment false full 29:59