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
Updated Sunday

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Nov 2, 2025 · 26 min
Why does the Amazon matter?
Is the world's most important rainforest running out of time?
Oct 27, 2025 · 22 min
Somalia: Where climate change meets conflict
Justin Rowlatt reports on how global warming turbocharges crises in Somalia
Oct 20, 2025 · 26 min
Can Mumbai cope with a changing monsoon?
As rain patterns shift, can the Indian megacity adapt to the prospect of more flooding?
Oct 13, 2025 · 26 min
Can we build better cities for mental health and the climate?
Most of the world will be living in cities by 2050. How can we improve their design?
Oct 6, 2025 · 26 min
What do ice cores tells us about climate change?
Uncovering the secrets of ice cores and our changing climate with two world experts
Sep 28, 2025 · 26 min
Why don’t we use more geothermal energy?
Geothermal energy is renewable, reliable and powerful. So, why is most of it untapped?
Sep 21, 2025 · 26 min
How does extreme heat affect pregnancy?
How high temperatures are increasing the risk of miscarriage in India.
Sep 15, 2025 · 22 min
Will the switch to green technology become unstoppable?
Are there "positive" tipping points when switching to cleaner fuels becomes inevitable?
Sep 8, 2025 · 22 min
Will there be a solar power boom in Africa?
There's been a recent surge in solar panels arriving in Africa. Is this a game-changer?
Sep 1, 2025 · 26 min
Are wetlands our secret weapon in fighting climate change?
Wetlands store carbon and lessen global warming's impacts. Should we protect them more?
Aug 25, 2025 · 26 min
Can we build a world where hurricanes can't kill?
Twenty years on from Hurricane Katrina what lessons has the world learned?
Aug 18, 2025 · 26 min
Is Brazil doing enough to protect the Amazon?
Are forest fires and demands for oil exploration putting the rainforest at risk?
Aug 11, 2025 · 26 min
How do we fight the risks of melting glaciers?
We report from Pakistan on the mountain villages on the front line of a warmer world
Aug 4, 2025 · 23 min
Bill Gates: Why I'm a climate optimist
The tech billionaire turned philanthropist on how he stays positive on climate change
Jul 28, 2025 · 27 min
How do we save the world's small islands?
From coral reefs to raising land, how small islands are adapting to climate change
Jul 21, 2025 · 28 min
Is the race for rare earths good for the planet?
The minerals are vital for fighting climate change, but there's a big environmental cost
Jul 14, 2025 · 22 min
Will climate change affect my holiday?
Hotter? Drier? Less snow? Will we have to travel differently in a warmer world?
Jul 7, 2025 · 27 min
Why are electric scooters, mopeds and rickshaws booming?
How electric two-wheelers are taking over in India...and helping the climate
Jun 30, 2025 · 22 min
How could climate change affect my health?
Two doctors discuss the challenges for the medical sector from a warmer world
Jun 23, 2025 · 26 min
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