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 31, 2023 · 27 min
Who's doing best on fighting climate change?
Emma Tracey hears from Kenya and Costa Rica - both considered world leaders on climate
Dec 24, 2023 · 27 min
Can climate change ever be funny?
Jordan Dunbar asks if comedy can help us understand - and cope with - global warming
Dec 22, 2023 · 49 min
Climate review of the year
How did the planet cope with the hottest year on record? And what are we doing about it?
Dec 15, 2023 · 27 min
Was this year's climate summit a game-changer?
Some are calling the deal at the COP conference in Dubai "historic". Are they right?
Dec 7, 2023 · 23 min
The 100 Women climate debate
Mercy Juma in Nairobi hosts a conversation with three leading women activists from Africa
Nov 27, 2023 · 27 min
Should the UAE host a big climate summit?
One of the world's biggest oil producers is leading this year's COP. Is that a problem?
Nov 26, 2023 · 30 min
Your Climate Questions Answered
Graihagh teams up with the BBC's Global News Podcast to answer listeners' questions
Nov 24, 2023 · 14 min
What is COP?
It's the world's biggest - and most controversial - climate forum. But does it work?
Nov 21, 2023 · 12 min
Why is 1.5 degrees important?
Jordan Dunbar finds out why 1.5C is the most important number in Climate Change
Nov 19, 2023 · 26 min
What has COP achieved?
It’s been nearly three decades since the UN climate negotiations began. What has it done?
Nov 12, 2023 · 26 min
Why are climate scientists receiving abuse?
Meet the climate scientists who are receiving abuse for their research.
Nov 5, 2023 · 27 min
Why does it matter that Greenland is melting?
Ice loss caused by warming has serious implications for the Artic region and elsewhere
Oct 28, 2023 · 27 min
Why did Ecuador vote to stop drilling for oil?
Ecuador recently voted to stop extracting oil from an important part of the Amazon
Oct 22, 2023 · 26 min
How do our listeners stay positive on climate?
Listeners tell us how they stay positive about climate change
Oct 15, 2023 · 27 min
Bill Gates: How I stay positive on climate change
How does Bill Gates stay positive on climate change?
Oct 8, 2023 · 27 min
How can we fight drought in the Horn of Africa?
Can a digging project in the greater Horn of Africa help fight climate induced drought?
Oct 1, 2023 · 26 min
Are disabled people forgotten in climate disaster plans?
How do we include disabled people in preparations for extreme weather events?
Sep 24, 2023 · 26 min
Can tourism ever be good for the climate?
Eco-tourism is big business, but how much does it help versus hinder the climate?
Sep 17, 2023 · 23 min
What should I eat to help fight Climate Change?
Experts answer your culinary-based climate questions.
Sep 10, 2023 · 26 min
Meet the Climate Quitters: Part Two
Activists from three continents describe changing their careers to fight climate change