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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Jun 16, 2025 · 26 min
Why are our tropical forests disappearing faster than ever and what can we do about It?
Colombia’s former environment minister, Susana Muhamad on saving the Amazon rainforest
Jun 9, 2025 · 22 min
Could the oceans help us save our planet?
David Attenborough is urging the world to fix our oceans. Might that fix the climate too?
Jun 2, 2025 · 22 min
Can nature help us to store carbon?
Could we put carbon dioxide in rocks or seaweed to help fight climate change?
May 26, 2025 · 22 min
Can the past teach us how to fight climate change?
Why farmers around the world are bringing back ancient crops - and ancient animals!
May 19, 2025 · 22 min
What makes a good climate novel?
A new climate fiction prize has been launched in the UK. We talk to the Nigerian winner.
May 14, 2025 · 26 min
Will the new Pope be a climate campaigner?
Will Pope Leo continue the Vatican's work on fighting global warming?
May 2, 2025 · 26 min
Trump and the planet: The first 100 days
Will President Trump slow down the green transition in America and beyond?
Apr 28, 2025 · 26 min
Are dams still worth it?
Dams transformed Thailand’s economy. Now, a warming world puts that progress in jeopardy.
Apr 21, 2025 · 26 min
Could a love of nature bring out the eco-hero in you?
Research suggests that the more time we spend in nature, the more we try to protect it
Apr 11, 2025 · 27 min
How can we cut the world’s shipping emissions?
Countries meet to decide upon a landmark tax aimed at pushing ships towards greener fuels
Apr 6, 2025 · 27 min
How is climate change affecting motherhood?
Stories on why we find it so hard to save our own planet, and how we might change that.
Mar 30, 2025 · 22 min
Your Questions Answered
What's the best size for a wind turbine? Can we turn gas guzzlers into electric vehicles?
Mar 23, 2025 · 26 min
How do you stop a megacity going under water?
Bangkok is a boom town, but it's also sinking fast and facing a serious flooding problem
Mar 19, 2025 · 23 min
Can I save money and save the planet?
We need to be 40% more energy efficient to hit climate goals. Can the world do it?
Mar 10, 2025 · 26 min
Elon Musk and science, and polar bear encounters
The row at Britain's prestigious Royal Society about whether to expel Elon Musk
Mar 3, 2025 · 26 min
Why are some countries fighting extreme cold?
In Mongolia climate change is fuelling colder winters. Can its nomadic herders survive?
Feb 24, 2025 · 25 min
How can we build mental resilience to climate change?
Extreme weather can also damage our mental health. How can we fight "climate trauma"?
Feb 17, 2025 · 26 min
Who wins in the electric vehicles transition?
Hungary is becoming a global leader in EV batteries, but who really benefits?
Feb 10, 2025 · 22 min
Is Climate Change ruining your relationship?
Clashes over carbon emissions are putting an increasing strain on couples and families
Feb 3, 2025 · 25 min
Grace and Kisilu's Story
How a Kenyan farming family became the stars of two international climate documentaries