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Living Planet

Looking to reconnect with nature? Want to make better decisions for the health of the planet? Every Friday, Living Planet brings you the stories, facts and debates on the key environmental issues of our time.

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14:58

Coming soon: The true cost of climate change

Living Planet ·

2025/04/11

Ever notice how debates about the cost of climate change tend to focus on how green policies are too expensive – and less about the huge bill we’ll all face the longer we fail to act? That’s exactly what our new five-part series will be exploring, starting April 18. Here's a taste of what to expect.

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36:23

Are PFAS affecting you? What you should know

Living Planet ·

2025/04/04

PFAS, or "forever chemicals," are everywhere – in food packaging, water, and more. But what happens when they enter our bloodstream? One woman's fight to find out.

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33:12

Nature's healing touch: Fact or fiction?

Living Planet ·

2025/03/28

Is our love for nature more than instinct? A look at the fascinating link between nature, mental health, and physical recovery.

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31:44

Are your flowers bad for the environment? (Rebroadcast)

Living Planet ·

2025/03/21

Spring is in the air, and so are fresh blooms! With the US marking National Flower Day this week and flower season about to ramp up in the world's flower capital, the Netherlands, we wanted to revisit one of our favorite episodes. Find out how cut flowers are grown, how they reach us, and what it takes to keep them blooming year-round.

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25:04

How far will governments go to stop climate protests?

Living Planet ·

2025/03/14

Governments are cracking down on climate protests. They say activists have crossed the line into extremism. But history shows resistance only adapts. As repression intensifies, will it crush the movement - or make it stronger?

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33:27

What does 1 ton of CO2 look like?

Living Planet ·

2025/03/07

Last year, the world pumped over 41 billion tons of CO2 into the atmosphere. Hard to picture, isn’t it? In this episode, we explore different ways of understanding this basic concept of climate science along with the help of a researcher with a very personal link to the origins of our obsession with carbon dioxide.

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34:28

Water, AI & the craic – Your questions answered

Living Planet ·

2025/02/28

Is Ireland really running out of water? Is AI to blame? And where does Irish mythology fit in? In this special behind-the-scenes episode, we answer your questions, share unexpected insights, and, of course, have a bit of craic along the way.

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30:25

Who's scared of 15-minute cities?

Living Planet ·

2025/02/21

Imagine a city where everything - work, shopping, schools, and parks - is just 15 minutes away. Is this the key to a greener, more convenient future or a threat to personal freedom?

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31:55

Growing food in the dark

Living Planet ·

2025/02/14

Scientists in the US have found a way to grow plants in complete darkness. Could this be the future of farming, reducing land use and environmental impact? Or will traditional agriculture remain irreplaceable?

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27:10

A Pacific island starts packing for metaverse move –...

Living Planet ·

2025/02/07

What would you do to save your home from disappearing? As sea levels rise, the tiny Pacific island nation of Tuvalu mulls a permanent move to the metaverse to save its culture. But not everyone is giving up just yet.

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32:34

Ireland's water dilemma: Protecting the River Shannon...

Living Planet ·

2025/01/31

As Ireland's capital faces a growing water crisis, a controversial multibillion-euro pipeline threatens to reshape the fate of the mighty River Shannon. This is a story of rural-urban divide, corporate thirst and a river's uncertain future.

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29:32

Part 2: Light pollution – Rewilding the night

Living Planet ·

2025/01/24

We recently devoted an episode to exploring LED light pollution in one of Germany’s brightest cities. In part two, we hear from a motley team of researchers who want to rewild urban cities. An artist and an ethicist are leading the way with a “light clock,” an intriguing thought experiment on the relationship between light and time.

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18:11

Naturally connected: Telling landscapes

Living Planet ·

2025/01/17

Who doesn't love a good story? Even in the noise of today, some books keep on drawing new readers. Outdated in many ways, yet standing the test of time, can those with strong natural settings foster an appreciation of the world around us? An English county with its fair share of well-known writers might be a good place to explore that idea.

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13:02

Naturally Connected: The winter secrets of bees

Living Planet ·

2025/01/10

What happens to bees in winter? These busy creatures don't just vanish when the cold sets in. In this second episode of our Naturally Connected mini-series we learn about the amazing survival strategies of bees.

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17:40

Naturally Connected: The call of the sea

Living Planet ·

2025/01/03

What is it about the sea that draws us in? From rugged cliffs to sandy shores, Tamsin Walker explores the ocean’s magnetic pull and the mysteries of its hold on us in this opening episode of our Naturally Connected mini-series.

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32:32

BONUS: Your questions answered, plus our favorite...

Living Planet ·

2024/12/27

Before we ring in the New Year, Living Planet has some answers to your listener questions. Which is better for the environment: reusable or paper coffee cups? And what about the water footprint of the meat industry? Does it really take 15,000 liters of water to produce one kilo of beef? Plus, our favorite moments of 2024.

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19:42

What's better: Real Christmas trees or artificial ones?

Living Planet ·

2024/12/20

Ever wondered what's the greener, more sustainable choice between a chopped down live Christmas tree or an artificial plastic one? Join us as we find out what to watch out for this Christmas season.

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34:46

Introducing: Don’t Drink the Milk / The curious...

Living Planet ·

2024/12/13

What can a well-manicured lawn reveal about social status, our relationship to the Earth and the American Dream? A surprising amount. From fancy French palace gardens to suburban America, come along for the garden party as we mow over the history of the lawn – and ask if its time is up. This episode is from DW's Don't Drink the Milk podcast.

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29:53

Deep Dive: Bright lights, big, LED cities

Living Planet ·

2024/12/06

More and more cities are switching to LEDs to save money and, ultimately, the planet. But ecologists are worried about this trend. Dr. Chris Kyba explains why on a night walk through Cologne, one of Germany's brightest cities.

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12:16

Naturally Connected: Why woodpeckers are choosing the...

Living Planet ·

2024/11/29

In the heart of Berlin, woodpeckers are turning the city into their playground. From drumming on trees to carving out homes, these master carpenters are thriving in the most unlikely of places. But why are they drawn to the bustling streets and towering buildings?

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