The Climate Question

BBC World Service

Why we find it so hard to save our own planet, and how we might change that.

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308 episodes
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Dec 4, 2022 · 27 min
Are meat substitutes as green as we think?
Globally there’s big growth in meat alternatives, but are they climate friendly?
Nov 28, 2022 · 27 min
Did ‘Africa’s COP’ deliver for Africa?
African nations came to COP wanting the developed world to deliver on their promises.
Nov 20, 2022 · 27 min
What does climate change mean for Egypt?
COP27 host Egypt is already suffering severe effects of global warming
Nov 13, 2022 · 36 min
COP27: Are countries keeping to their climate pledges?
COP27 is underway, but how have countries done against the promises they made last year?
Nov 6, 2022 · 27 min
What role is overpopulation playing in the climate crisis?
Does worrying about overpopulation let the rich off the hook about the climate crisis?
Oct 30, 2022 · 27 min
How green is green finance?
We investigate why 'sustainable' finance from a major bank is helping fund fossil fuels
Oct 23, 2022 · 27 min
What should Africa do with its fossil fuel reserves?
Controversy over plans to build an oil pipeline through East Africa.
Oct 16, 2022 · 27 min
Are prizes the best solution for climate change?
From Elon Musk to Prince William, millions of dollars are up for grabs - who really wins?
Oct 9, 2022 · 27 min
Can climate protests make a difference?
Mass protests and demonstrations attract attention but do they lead to lasting change?
Oct 2, 2022 · 27 min
What can we do with nuclear waste?
Can a giant hole in Finland solve our nuclear waste issue?
Sep 25, 2022 · 27 min
How much can flooding in Pakistan be blamed on climate change?
The story of one hotel that was washed away
Sep 18, 2022 · 27 min
Can animals evolve to deal with climate change?
What role can evolution play in in helping animals survive in a warming world?
Sep 12, 2022 · 27 min
Does climate change have an ‘image problem’?
How can we develop a new and more effective visual language for climate?
Sep 5, 2022 · 27 min
What can we learn from fixing the ozone hole?
Stories on why we find it so hard to save our own planet, and how we might change that.
Aug 28, 2022 · 27 min
Can we engineer rain to help solve climate change?
Can we control the rain?
Aug 21, 2022 · 27 min
Why can’t we build more wind farms?
Plans to expand wind power are meeting resistance. We find out why.
Aug 14, 2022 · 27 min
What do warmer waters mean for life below the waves?
Oceans are bearing the brunt of climate change
Aug 8, 2022 · 27 min
Is Influencer culture bad for the planet?
Is Influencer culture driving us to consume more?
Aug 1, 2022 · 27 min
Are there any 'easy fixes' to climate change?
Can we find ways to fix the climate quickly?
Jul 24, 2022 · 27 min
Can flying ever be climate friendly?
What are the aviation industry’s plans for cutting its emissions?