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Down to Earth

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We meet the people behind fascinating environmental, health and technological innovations in a bid for sustainable solutions to our changing world.

science & medicine

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00:11:35

Recycling ahoy! New life for old boats

Down to Earth ·

2023/05/05

It could almost be the scene of a picture postcard: old boats dotted around the French coastline, moving with the tide. But their environmental impact is a lot less charming. Most boats are made of fibreglass, plastics and resins, making them difficult to recycle. But is there another way? Can sustainable boating set sail? We take a closer look in this edition of Down to Earth.

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00:13:11

PFAS chemicals: Everlasting pollution

Down to Earth ·

2023/04/21

They can be found on raincoats, non-stick pans and plastic packaging. In the last 50 years, PFAS – short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – have made their way into many of our everyday objects. Dubbed "forever chemicals", they're extremely persistent and can stay in the air, water and soil for decades, harming the environment and ultimately our health. Is PFAS pollution irreversible? And what can we do to protect ourselves? We take a closer look in the edition of Down to Earth.

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00:12:22

Bird flu: The next pandemic?

Down to Earth ·

2023/03/24

It has ravaged farms, decimated wild birds and spilled onto mammals. Could avian flu spark the next human pandemic? The Down to Earth team takes a closer look.

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00:12:12

Nurdle pollution turns Spanish beach into 'plastic soup'

Down to Earth ·

2023/03/10

Billions of tiny plastic beads, known as nurdles, have been washing up on beaches in the north of Spain and along France’s Atlantic coast. This is the result of industrial pollution on a massive scale. To understand how this form of pollution has gone undetected for so long, the Down to Earth team traveled to Tarragona, Spain, where massive nurdle spills have been reported.

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00:12:10

Lost at sea: The hidden cost of ghost gear

Down to Earth ·

2023/02/24

If you think fishing nets are made of natural rope, think again — they're made of plastic. Every year, some 80,000 km² of nets are lost and abandoned at sea. As they drift aimlessly, these so-called "ghost nets" litter the ocean floor and trap nearly everything in their path. We take a closer look in this Edition of Down to Earth.

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00:11:51

Lithium: Europe joins the white gold rush

Down to Earth ·

2023/02/10

Lithium has become a vital component for the batteries that power electric cars. But with neither mines nor refineries on its soil, can Europe break its dependence on foreign imports? The Down to Earth team takes a closer look.

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00:12:25

Superpredator: Can humans and wolves coexist?

Down to Earth ·

2023/01/27

Wolves were once the stuff of myths. But decades of conservation efforts have gradually brought them back to life, with the predator reclaiming lost territory across Europe. Their return, though, has sparked tensions within rural communities and questions over how man and wolf can peacefully coexist. The Down to Earth team takes a closer look.

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00:11:53

Wind turbines are getting old. What happens to the...

Down to Earth ·

2023/01/13

Modern wind turbines are growing taller, bigger and more powerful. They offer the potential for reliable, abundant energy. But what happens to the ageing fleet? The industry is now scrambling to avoid a waste problem, giving old turbines a second lease of life. The Down to Earth team takes a closer look.

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00:11:57

Noise pollution: A not-so-silent killer?

Down to Earth ·

2022/12/16

The constant rumble of traffic and people brings cities to life. But is it also making us sick? The ill-effects of noise pollution are now well documented, with cities declaring open war on the not-so-silent killer. The Down to Earth team takes a closer look.

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