The Climate Question Podcast
Why we find it so hard to save our own planet, and how we might change that.
Episodes to download
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How will climate change affect insects?
Sunday
Insects are crucial to food production, the spread of disease and most ecosystems
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Can the World Cup cope with extreme heat?
Sun 7 Jun 2026
Will hot temperatures affect players and fans? And what's the World Cup's climate impact?
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Can we save the world's coral?
Sun 31 May 2026
Corals protect human and marine life. Can scientists grow more climate-proof versions?
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Should we mine the deep ocean?
Sun 24 May 2026
What is deep‑sea mining? And is it a climate solution or an environmental hazard?
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The electric car boom in South East Asia
Sun 17 May 2026
How Thailand and Vietnam are seeing rapid growth in EV sales and manufacturing
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Q+A: The carbon footprint of your tech and AI
Sun 10 May 2026
Plus: What's the future of our estuaries? And are you a climate optimist?
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Is this climate change or just crazy weather?
Sun 3 May 2026
The BBC's lead weather forecaster on the difference between weather and climate change
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Chernobyl at 40: Is nuclear power back in fashion?
Sun 26 Apr 2026
There's a surge of global interest in nuclear power. Is that good news for the climate?
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Can technology help us fight flooding in cities?
Sun 19 Apr 2026
Extreme weather can devastate informal urban settlements. Can drones and AI help?
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Earthquakes and climate change
Sun 12 Apr 2026
New research suggests global warming may affect when and where seismic activity happens
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Why are some cities banning fossil fuel ads?
Sun 5 Apr 2026
Amsterdam is the first capital city to bring in a ban. Could this become the new normal?
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What's it like being a chief heat officer?
Sun 29 Mar 2026
Graihagh Jackson meets two women trying to protect their cities from heatwaves
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Can better buses fix city pollution?
Sun 22 Mar 2026
From Bogotá to New York, cities try ways to cut traffic and emissions.
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Q&A: Beavers, solar panels in the Sahara and nuclear waste
Sun 15 Mar 2026
The Climate Question panel answer your queries on all things climate.
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What's the climate cost of war?
Sun 8 Mar 2026
How does war impact our planet? And are there any ways for the military to cut emissions?
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Is cutting methane the quick way to cool the planet?
Sun 1 Mar 2026
How do we tackle a planet-warming gas that's much more powerful than carbon dioxide?
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China's green energy revolution
Sun 22 Feb 2026
Has China managed to stop its greenhouse gas emissions from growing thanks to renewables?
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What can we do to reduce black carbon?
Sun 15 Feb 2026
This little-known pollutant is making us sick and driving the climate crisis.
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Can winter sports survive a warming world?
Sun 8 Feb 2026
Why climate change is a challenge for ski resorts and events such as the Olympics
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What is climate anxiety and how can you cope with it?
Sun 1 Feb 2026
Why millions of people experience strong emotions because of climate change
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How hot could the planet get?
Sun 25 Jan 2026
Climate change is happening. So just how high could temperatures go?
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Could ancient rice seeds help fight climate change?
Sun 18 Jan 2026
We're in India to see if rice farmers have found a solution to a big climate problem
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Are SUVs becoming a climate problem?
Sun 11 Jan 2026
Ever larger cars are creating new challenges for emissions and the environment.
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Are there any quick fixes to the climate crisis?
Sun 4 Jan 2026
From burping cows to cool buildings, experts pitch low-cost ideas to cut emissions fast.
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What can whales tell us about climate change?
Sun 28 Dec 2025
From deep ocean to inner ear, scientists are uncovering how whales record our climate.
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Q&A: The jobs of the future, nitrous oxide, ice cores
Sun 21 Dec 2025
Your questions on green careers, temperature predictions and dating ancient ice cores
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What made the floods in South East Asia so deadly?
Sun 14 Dec 2025
Can people in the region be protected from future disasters?
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What does the ocean do for us and the planet?
Sun 7 Dec 2025
How our oceans are crucial for life on Earth and help protect us from climate change
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Who wins in the electric vehicles transition?
Sun 30 Nov 2025
Hungary is becoming a global leader in EV batteries, but who really benefits?
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How can the world speed up climate action?
Sun 23 Nov 2025
We're still behind on our global warming targets after the big summit in Brazil.
