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The Climate Question

BBC World Service

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

Episodes 28

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May 10 · 26 min
Q+A: The carbon footprint of your tech and AI
Plus: What's the future of our estuaries? And are you a climate optimist?
May 3 · 26 min
Is this climate change or just crazy weather?
The BBC's lead weather forecaster on the difference between weather and climate change
April 26 · 28 min
Chernobyl at 40: Is nuclear power back in fashion?
There's a surge of global interest in nuclear power. Is that good news for the climate?
April 19 · 26 min
Can technology help us fight flooding in cities?
Extreme weather can devastate informal urban settlements. Can drones and AI help?
April 12 · 26 min
Earthquakes and climate change
New research suggests global warming may affect when and where seismic activity happens
April 5 · 22 min
Why are some cities banning fossil fuel ads?
Amsterdam is the first capital city to bring in a ban. Could this become the new normal?
March 29 · 26 min
What's it like being a chief heat officer?
Graihagh Jackson meets two women trying to protect their cities from heatwaves
March 22 · 26 min
Can better buses fix city pollution?
From Bogotá to New York, cities try ways to cut traffic and emissions.

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