BBC Radio Podcasts from Costing the Earth
Introducing Rare Earth
Tom Heap introduces Rare Earth, a programme exploring major stories about our environment.
Steve Backshall Goes Off Grid
Steve Backshall asks why it's so hard to have an energy efficient, fossil-fuel free home
Save the Microbes!
Whales and polar bears get all the attention, but how healthy is Earth's microbial life?
Gardens of the Future
James Wong asks if the way we garden could reduce the effects of climate change.
Investigation DRS
Tom Heap and Sepi Golzari-Munro investigate Scotland's controversial deposit return scheme
Water pollution solutions
Tom Heap asks what's gone wrong with our water system and how we can put it right.
Losing Our History
How to cope when climate change steals your culture. Qasa Alom reports from Norfolk.
Costing the Earth - The Power of Nature Writing
Costing the Earth - The Power of Nature Writing
Energy Lessons
Tom Heap asks what lessons we've learned from a winter of spiralling energy prices.
The Sound of Nature
Meet the Japanese scientists working to bring the soothing sounds of nature into the city.
Jobs for a Green Future
Do we have the skilled workers to transform the UK into a net zero economy?
Greening the City
Can the City of London finance the Green Revolution? Tom Heap investigates.
Prawn Free
Where do the prawns in your takeaway come from? Peter Hadfield investigates.
Surrendering to the Waves?
Qasa Alom asks how long we can go on defending our coastline from the rising seas.
A Greener Government?
What environmental policies should we now expect from the party of government?
Community Energy
Could community energy be the answer to the gas price crisis? Tom Heap reports.
How can I be a more sustainable parent?
Eleanor Rosamund Barraclough juggles being a new parent while trying to be eco.
COP27: Meeting the Promises
As COP 27 begins, Tom Heap looks back to COP 26 and asks what we can expect next.
CSI Oceans
Anna Turns investigates what’s killing sea mammals.
The Lost World of Ice
Jheni Osman learns how the world's glaciers are melting at an alarming rate.
Saving Vietnam's Wildlife
Meet the local hero helping to save Vietnamese wildlife from the Chinese medicine trade.
The Prehistoric Hitchhiker's Guide to Climate Change
How early humans navigated the trials of climate change
An Environmental Paw Print
Man's best friend or the planet's worst enemy? What is the environmental impact of dogs?
The True Cost of Energy
Tom Heap and his expert panel answer the big questions about energy prices.
Wild Highway
For 20 years conservationists have been trying to build a wildlife corridor across Europe.
Future Tourists
Is wildlife tourism good or bad for the world’s most sensitive environments?
Steve Backshall Listens to the Whales
How quieter oceans could benefit our most charismatic marine mammals.
Ukraine: A War on Nature
Tom Heap investigates the environmental impacts of the war in Ukraine.
Sustainable Sport for the Future
Can world sporting tournaments really be sustainable? Qasa Alom finds out.
How Green Is My Money?
Have you ever wondered what the money in your bank account is doing? It's not inert.
Green Power in the Far North
Green industry is heading north. But what does it mean for the people of the region?
Timber!
What impact have this winter's storms had on our forests? Tom Heap investigates.
Government Energy Strategy
Tom Heap delves into the government's newly-announced energy strategy.
The World's Toughest Conservationists
In search of the elusive and elegant snow leopard with their brave protectors.
Rip It Up And Start Again?
Should we demolish or refurbish old buildings?
Northern Ireland's Environmental Future
Tom Heap asks if Northern Ireland's new environmental ambitions will become reality?
Energy Prices
Is there a green way out of the energy price crisis? Tom Heap gathers expert opinion.
Carbon Farming
Landowners are being offered big money for land to absorb carbon dioxide emissions.
Britain's Dark Waters
PFAS chemicals are linked to mass poisoning in the US. Are they having an impact here?
The Right to Swim
The storms have flushed raw sewage into our rivers, but are they ever fit to swim in?
Seeing the Wood for the Trees
Peter Gibbs investigates the issue of tree health.
All Aboard the Sir David Attenborough
Helen Czerski hops aboard Britain's newest polar explorer, RRS Sir David Attenborough.
Canoeing the Cam
Britain's rivers are a disgrace. Tom Heap gets up close with a canoe trip along the Cam.
How green is my golf course?
Sybil Ruscoe finds out about efforts to make golf courses more environmentally-friendly.
My Toxic Cocktail
Anna Turns finds out how synthetic chemicals are making their way into our bodies.
COP26: A Turning of the Tide?
Tom Heap analyses the promises made so far at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow.
COP26: The Unheard Voices
Tom Heap brings the unheard voices of the first victims of climate change to COP26
Six Months on St Kilda
How does it feel to spend six months on Britain's most isolated island?
Earthshot: The Winners
Celebrate with the five winners of the first Earthshot Prize- smart friends of the planet
Earthshot: More Fresh Ideas for the Environment
Meet the people with brilliant ideas to help nature heal from centuries of abuse.
Earthshot: Fresh Ideas For the Environment
Meet the global innovators competing for a new prize to reverse environmental damage.
Qasa’s Farm - Building Resilience in Bangladesh
Qasa Alom explores the future of his farm on the frontline of climate change in Bangladesh
Britain's Changing Flowers
Mike Dilger travels the length of Britain to see how climate change is altering plantlife.
Beaver Town
Can the people of Braunton pull off the UK's first community-led beaver reintroduction?
"Greenfinger"
Should very rich individuals be able to experiment with modifying the earth's climate?
New Grid for the New Age
How will Britain's power system need to change for a zero carbon world?
The South Australian Miracle
One Australian state is leading the world in green energy. Peter Hadfield reports.
Shipping
Lucy Siegle finds out about the environmental impact of shipping.
Landfill Legacy
Tom Heap investigates the old landfill sites which are now leaking their contents.
Maritime Nation
How well protected is Britain's coast and its wildlife after Brexit? Peter Gibbs reports.
Gene Editing Nature
Gene editing could revolutionise environmental conservation – but should we use it?
Killer Kitties
Can cat owners do more to reduce their pets' impact on wildlife?
The New Environmental Sheriff in Town
Meet the woman charged with keeping the government green.
The Lorax
Michael Rosen celebrates 50 years of Dr Seuss's environmental fable, The Lorax
Lockdown Planet
How has one year of lockdown changed our environment in the UK and around the world?
How to Halve Emissions by 2030
We ask experts to imagine a world where we have halved global emissions by 2030
China 2060
Celia Hatton and guests discuss China's pledge to be carbon neutral by 2060.
Too darn hot
Tom Heap explores the cost to the environment of air conditioning.
The Future of Environmentalism
Jasmine Ketibuah-Foley looks to the future of the environmental movement
A short history of environmental protest
Tom Heap takes a look back at the evolution of environmental campaigning.
World on Fire
A panel of experts discuss the situation with this year's wildfires.
Bushfire Animal Rescue
Can Australia's unique animal life bounce back from bushfire devastation?
The Great Leaky Loo Scandal
How billions of litres of water are lost each week - from a system intended to save water.
Swimming in Superbugs?
Ellen Husain investigates how antibiotic resistant bacteria may be surviving in our seas.
Build, Build, Build
Peter Gibbs looks at how we respond to Boris Johnson's call to "build build build".
Autopia to Utopia? Car-Free Cities
Has the Covid crisis jump started us towards car-free cities?
Forests of the Future
Peter Gibbs asks if trees can really trump carbon emissions.
Flooding Britain
How can the way we manage the environment help prevent flooding? Caz Graham investigates.
Is this something I should be doing?
Carbon offsetting - the latest news
Silencing with Noise
How is the rising tide of man-made noise affecting our wildlife and what can be done?
Zero Carbon Britain
Can Britain achieve its environmental commitments for 2050?
Music's Green Day
Tom Heap asks what the music industry can do to reduce its carbon footprint.
Covid-19: the environmental impact
What effect is the coronavirus pandemic having on the environment? Tom Heap investigates.
Fantastic Plastic
How people in developing countries can turn plastic waste from a problem into a solution
Plastic Burnout
A new report reveals the scale of open burning of plastic waste. Are manufacturers liable?
Turning Japan Green
Can the Tokyo 2021 Olympics help create a greener Japan?
Eco Homes Now!
Why aren't all the new homes being built meeting the lowest carbon impact?
Fate of the Falcons
Meet the Naga people of India who have turned from headhunters to conservationists.
Mark Ruffalo vs Chemical Pollution
Mark Ruffalo tells the story of one man's fight against a poisonous household chemical
Election 2019
Can Britain's political parties live up to their environmental promises?
Vegan World
What would Britain look like if we all adopted a vegan diet? Tom Heap investigates.
Dry Me A River
Northern English rivers are flooding whilst southern rivers dry up. Tom Heap investigates.
Iron Curtain Turns Green
The Iron Curtain was an accidental wildlife haven. Nature still thrives in the deathzone.
Plastic Gardens
What impact is the trend for fake turf and artificial plants having on the environment?
Powering Britain
How close is Britain to achieving a reliable, zero carbon power supply?
Carbon Free Islands
The Orkney Islands are pioneering a zero carbon approach to energy.
The e-DNA Revolution
How environmental DNA is transforming what we know about our lakes, oceans and the past.
Ghost Fishing
Plastic 'ghost gear' left in the sea by fishing causes problems. Lucy Siegle discovers why
Fire in the Amazon
How can we prevent a repeat of the devastating fires in the Amazon?
Verity's Wild Garden
Verity Sharp wants to turn her small Wiltshire garden into a haven for wildlife.
Insect Extinction?
What did insects ever do for us? Tom Heap meets the people trying to stop their decline.
Indian Impact
As India votes, are environmental issues rising up the political agenda?
Eco Anxiety
Is the future of the planet making you depressed? Verity Sharp meets the eco-anxious.
The State of Nature
How is the planet's natural life holding up to pressure from humanity? Tom Heap reports.
The Youth Are Revolting
Young people are taking on climate change. Tom Heap asks if they can change the future now
The Environment after Brexit
Where does Brexit leave the UK countryside? Tom Heap hosts a debate.
The Wolf is Back!
The wolf has returned to every mainland European country. Tom Heap goes on their trail.
Fast Fashion Slow Down
Can fast fashion be forced to slow down? Lucy Siegle reports
Dash from Gas
Domestic gas boilers have to go by 2050, but what's the alternative? Peter Gibbs reports.
Clean Air for Kids
Clean air - the fightback: Tom Heap investigates air pollution and children's health.
Tread Lightly
Tyres have an enormous impact on the environment. What can be done to make them better?
Hit the Gas!
From the cattle shed to the racetrack. How ammonia cleaned up its act.
The Future of Our National Parks
How can the UK's best-loved landscapes work better for people and wildlife?
Heat from the Deep
Can we exploit the hot rocks beneath the earth's crust for power? Peter Gibbs reports.
Art and the Environment
Could art help us see, hear and feel the problems facing our planet? Tom Heap finds out.
March of the Wet Wipes
Our sewerage system is grinding to a halt. The culprits are wet wipes.
Wetland Wonder
Wetlands are disappearing three times faster than forests, but the damage can be reversed.
The Real Cost of Chinese Medicine
Endangered animals are paying the price for the spread of traditional Chinese medicine.
Plasticphobia
Tom Heap asks if going plastic-free risks harming the environment.
Man vs Woman vs Planet
Lucy Siegle and Tom Heap ask which gender is worse for the environment and why it matters.
Helen Czerski's Arctic Expedition
After six weeks at the North Pole, Helen Czerski has new insights into climate change.
Electric Dreams
Is it time to buy an electric car? Peter Gibbs takes the plunge.
Fertility and the Environment
Jheni Osman asks what environmental factors may be affecting human and animal fertility.
Ending the Plastic Age
Solving the plastic problem. Four experts join Tom Heap to offer fresh answers.
Verity and the Bees
Verity Sharp wants to keep bees, but will her honeybees be a menace to other pollinators?
The Future of the Countryside
Tom Heap leads a debate on the future of food production and the countryside.
Disappearing Alps
The permafrost is thawing, and the glaciers retreating. What will be left of the Alps?
Run Rabbit
Britain's rabbits are in sharp decline. Tom Heap asks if we should be worried.
Antarctic Assault
The penguins of the Antarctic rely on krill. What happens when we get a taste for it?
Outback Outrage
The Australian outback is under attack from a surprising enemy - the camel.
Demolishing Dams
Why dismantle a dam that produces low-carbon electricity? Peter Gibbs investigates.
Shifting Spring
Lindsey Chapman investigates how shifting seasons are affecting wildlife.
Undiscovered Colombia
Scientists gain first access to thousands of uncharted species following years of war.
Dunes into Bunkers
Should we build golf courses on sensitive sand dunes? Peter Gibbs investigates.
Superwood
Wood can do anything that oil can do. Could it be the backbone of a future economy?
Microfibre Detectives
Tom Heap asks how dangerous plastic microfibres from clothes are and explores solutions.
A Greener Home For All
The UK needs 300,000 new homes a year, Tom Heap asks if building big can also be green.
Coral versus Coal
Why has Australia failed to arrest the decline of the Great Barrier Reef?
Defenders of the Reef
Meet the people fighting to save the natural wonder of the world, the Great Barrier Reef.
Everything's Gone Green!
Why are environmental issues suddenly back in political fashion? Tom Heap investigates.
Bonn Climate Talks: Where Next?
Tom Heap reports from the UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn.
America's Climate Resistance
Roger Harrabin travels to the USA to meet America's climate resistance.
Tony's Farm
How do you communicate carbon emissions to farmers?
Fish Farms of the Future
Tom Heap finds out if fish farming can really feed the planet without trashing our oceans.
Where Does Our Waste Go?
Where do the contents of our bins end up? Tom Heap lifts the lid on recycling.
The Future of Fashion
Lucy Siegle reports from La Scala, Milan to ask if fashion can ever really be 'green'.
Dare to Share
Could the sharing economy save the planet? Tom Heap finds out.
Guardians of the Environment?
Tom Heap asks if the Environment Agency is fit for purpose.
Fight the Power
How to become the world's most powerful environmentalist.
Battery Powered Britain
New developments in battery technology are changing the way Britain is powered.
Tourist Tide
Can beautiful places welcome mass tourism without environmental destruction?
James Wong on the World's Toughest Plants
How much is UK food security threatened by climate change? Botanist James Wong finds out.
Future Forests
Can Britain revive its forests and grow the wood we need for a greener economy?
Mekong Delta Blues
Enormous new dams threaten life on one of south east Asia's most vital rivers.
Exploding Penguins
Peter Gibbs meets the Penguins of the Falkland Islands.
Made to Last?
How long do you expect your electronic gadgets and clothes to last? Time to fight back.
Insulation for the Nation
Tom Heaps asks if insulation and power-saving gadgets can cut carbon emissions from homes.
Sinking Solomon Islands
Five of the Solomon Islands have already been lost to the sea. How are the locals coping?
Reasons to Be Cheerful?
The Skoll World Forum aims to help entrepreneurs solve global problems. Tom Heap reports.
Fishing Future
Can Brexit save the British fishing industry? Tom Heap investigates.
Unfrozen North
What happens in the world's most northerly town when the permafrost defrosts?
Trump's Big Sell Off
Tom Heap examines the future for America's Wild West and its Mild East under Trump.
Heroines of the Rainforest
Two remarkable women have found a formula to save the last of the Indonesian rainforest.
Delivering Clean Air
More delivery trucks means more air pollution in our cities. Tom Heap looks for an answer.
Soil Saviours
Can putting carbon back into the soil help in the fight against climate change?
Black Gold in Paradise
Oil exploration has begun in the most biodiverse place on earth. Tom Heap investigates.
Rig Retirement
Should we consider alternative ways to retire old oil and gas platforms?
Fighting Fire
Tom Heap asks if we can stop the global wildfire epidemic.
America's Energy Independence
What does the election of Donald Trump as president of the USA mean for the environment?
Cruising: A Dirty Secret
Tom Heap investigates the link between cruise ships and poor air quality.
Putting the Fizz Back into Planet Earth
Can we find a use for all that pesky climate-changing carbon dioxide? Tom Heap reports.
Nuclear Futures
Britain's nuclear power stations are being pushed to run well past their planned lifespan.
Forests of the Orangutan
Some of the last refuges of the orangutan are under threat. Peter Hadfield reports.
The British Countryside after Brexit
Tom Heap hears four visions for the future of the British countryside after Brexit.
Wildlife-Friendly Motorways
Can you build a motorway that does not wipe out wildlife? Tom Heap investigates.
Spiritual Greens
Tom Heap assesses 50 years of green activism with leading members of the movement.
The Growing Season
The warmer climate is extending the growing season, Peter Gibbs asks if this is good news.
Fruits of the Forest
Can the growing of fashionable super fruits save the Amazon rain forest?
Cities Without Cars
Keeping cars out of the city: Chris Ledgard explores new plans in Paris and Barcelona.
Big Oil Big Trouble
Can the big oil companies re-invent themselves as climate saviours? Tom Heap reports.
The Sun King of China
Peter Hadfield meets Huang Ming, the undisputed leader of China's booming solar industry.
Four Menus to Save the Planet
How should we eat to reduce our carbon footprint? Four experts debate very different ideas
After Chernobyl
How the fallout from Chernobyl changed Germany forever. Julian Rush reports.
The Mars of the Mid-Atlantic
Peter Gibbs explores Ascension Island, a barren Atlantic rock made fertile by man.
Digging Climate Change
Professor Alice Roberts asks if archaeology can help us understand climate change.
From Iceland with Love
Tom Heap finds out how Iceland could solve Britain's energy crisis.
Beasts of the Border
Tom Heap examines the wildlife impact of Europe's new borders.
Litter
How do you persuade a throwaway society to use a bin? Chris Ledgard on litter campaigns.
The Environment after Exit
Tom Heap examines the potential impact of an exit from the EU on the environment.
New York's Big Green Clean
Tom Heap visits New York to find out how the city is cleaning up its dirty waterways.
Acoustic Ecology
Can the sound of the Amazon help to save it? Peter Gibbs reports.
The City That Fell into the Earth
How do you move a city? Lesley Riddoch travels to Arctic Sweden to find out.
Requiem for a King
Tom Heap tells the story of coal from the Industrial Revolution to its apparent demise.
Britain Disconnected
Is extreme weather pulling Britain apart? Tom Heap reports.
Murder in Cambodia
Peter Hadfield investigates the illegal trade in Siamese rosewood.
In Conversation with David Attenborough
David Attenborough and fellow experts join Tom Heap to preview the Paris Climate Summit.
River Quality
Tom Heap investigates claims England's rivers are under threat from 'insidious' pollution.
Antipasto Agony
Bad news for lovers of tapenade and pesto - olive trees are succumbing to a new disease.
Coast: 50 Years of Change
A new report reveals how the UK's coast has changed over the last 50 years.
Paying For Our Parks
The National Parks are exploring new commercial opportunities. How far should they go?
Lungs, Lies and Automobiles
Have we been lied to about air pollution? Tom Heap investigates.
Where Have All Our Gardens Gone?
Urban Britain is paving over its front gardens. Jheni Osman discovers the impact.
Oceans of Acid
Professor Alice Roberts asks how ocean acidification will alter sea life.
Britain Rules the Waves
Can Britain save the oceans by protecting its overseas territories? Tom Heap reports.
Sounds of the Seas
How noisy is the underwater environment? Tom Heap dips beneath the surface to find out.
Electric Island
Tom Heap visits the Scottish island that can power itself.
The Ozone Hole Thirty Years On
Peter Gibbs finds out if the ozone layer hole is healing 30 years on from its discovery.
Britain's Environment: The Debate
How will the next government tackle Britain's environmental problems? Tom Heap reports.
China's Water Revolution
China needs more water urgently. Isabel Hilton examines the nation's options.
Eco-Cities
Tom Heap investigates whether eco-cities are living up to their promise.
Cycle City
Tom Heap saddles up to find out if Britain is really about to become a nation of cyclists.
Reds Return
Could the revival of the pine marten be bad news for grey squirrels and good for the reds?
Climate Change: Inconvenient Facts?
With Antarctic sea ice growing, Tom Heap asks what is happening to the climate.
The Price of Cheap Oil
Tom Heap asks what the falling price of oil means for the environment.
Lava: A Dangerous Game
Tom Heap meets the scientists trying to lessen the impact of volcanic eruptions.
Greening the Green Belt
Tom Heap asks if the green belt surrounding UK cities is really green or pleasant.
Hunting the Beefalo
Tom Heap goes in search of the hybrid beefalo, which is damaging the Grand Canyon.
Bristol: Green Capital?
Bristol is Europe's Green Capital for 2015. Tom Heap finds out what that means.
The Ice in Iceland
Iceland is warming faster than most countries. Tom Heap finds out why.
Taming Australia
Australia has big plans to develop the Northern Territory. Julian Rush reports.
Arctic Future
The melting sea ice of the Arctic creates opportunities and threats. Tom Heap reports.
Where Have All the Flowers Gone?
Tom Heap investigates the theft and smuggling of rare flowers and its impact.
Making a Splash
Tom Heap meets a man who can turn dirty water into clean, drinkable water.
Scuba Squad: Cleaning the Ocean
Cleaning the seabed, one dive at a time. Miranda Krestovnikoff joins a new clean-up squad.
Saving the Caribbean
Tom Heap discovers how the islands of the Caribbean are preparing for rising sea levels.
A Decade of Fracking
Tom Heap visits communities living with the shale gas industry, from Texas to Lancashire.
Power to the People
Tom Heap finds out how communities large and small can produce their own electricity.
El Nino: Driving the Planet's Weather
Weatherman Peter Gibbs investigates the global impact of the weather phenomenon El Nino.
When Mosquitoes Attack!
Jheni Osman is on the front line against invading mosquitoes and new disease threats.
Texan Drought
Tom Heap explores how four years of drought is changing the face of Texas.
The Diesel Decade
How the rise in diesel cars may have damaged our health. Tom Heap investigates.
Britain's Overseas Wildlife
Britain's Overseas Territories are a treasure trove of wildlife. Tom Heap reports.
Energy Storage
Tom Heap explores the innovative ways to store energy rather than let it go to waste.
The Future of Our Food
Where will our food come from in the future? Tom Heap chairs the debate.
Chemical Weapons: 100 Years On
Tom Heap finds out how Syria's chemical weapons are going to be disposed of.
Power of Scotland
How would an independent Scotland power itself? Tom Heap investigates.
Living It Small
Tom Heap squeezes into micro-homes to see if living compactly has environmental answers.
Flight from Disaster
Can nature heal itself? Julian Rush reports on the aftermath of an environmental disaster.
A Resilient World?
A panel of climate experts debates how we will have to adapt in the face of climate change
Britain's Green Capital 2015
In 2015 Bristol will be European Green Capital. We discover exactly what that means.
Feeding the Crops of the Future
Tom Heap investigates whether we're running out of phosphorus, an element vital for life.
Future-proofing Forests
Julian Rush asks what is being done to protect UK forests from diseases like ash dieback.
Nuclear Waste's Final Destination
Nuclear power is back on the UK's agenda, but radioactive waste remains the problem.
A Greener Way to Go
Do you try to lead a greener life? Tom Heap investigates how to have the greenest death.
Britain Under Water
The fight back against the flood waters starts here. Tom Heap reports.
A Toilet for the 21st Century
2.5 billion people on the planet have no sanitation so how do we give toilets to everyone?
The End of Plastic
Tom Heap meets a man determined to rid the world of plastic.
Hot in the City
Heatwaves are killing thousands. Tom Heap asks how we can change our cities to survive.
Our Neighbours Are Elephants!
Globally cities continue to grow. Can wildlife and humans live together as cities spread?
Mind the Gap
Is Britain heading for an energy crisis? Tom Heap asks how do we keep UK lights on.
CSI Landfill
Tom Heap discovers landfill mining: finding value in what's been thrown away.
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Tom Heap reports on the latest findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
Burn That Fat!
Tom Heap explores how fat from waste is helping us to heal and keep warm.
Sharks Attacked
Miranda Krestovnikoff goes in search of the UK's most enigmatic sea creature: the shark.
Waste Watchers
Dr Kat Arney meets the farmers, gleaners and big thinkers determined to stop food waste.
The Palm Oil Palm Off
Tom Heap asks if a campaign to ban palm oil from rain forest areas can succeed.
Electric Cars Recharged
Tom Heap asks if a new breed of electric car may finally bring them to the mainstream.
GM Update: Pig 26
Tom Heap investigates the latest developments in GM technology.
The Cost of Cruising
Is the new generation of cruise ships a threat to our shores? Julian Rush investigates.
Bees Fight Back
Are modern 'neonicotinoid' pesticides behind the collapse of bee colonies?
Amphibian Extinction
Tom Heap asks what's being done to save the 40% of amphibian species at risk of extinction
Fish - The Next Fight
Tom Heap meets the activists hoping to bring an end to illegal fishing.
The Deepest Lake on Earth
Exploring the environmental secrets of the deepest lake in the world with Tom Heap.
CSI Rhino
Tom Heap finds out how DNA analysis can help prevent illegal trade in Rhino horn.
The Urban Farmers
Alice Roberts finds urban wasteland being transformed into productive agricultural sites.
Exotic Pets
Miranda Krestovnikoff asks if the trade in pet reptiles and amphibians should be banned.
Green Babies
Alice Roberts asks if a UK baby boom could damage the planet.
The House That Heats Itself
Miranda Krestovnikoff looks at new building materials for eco-friendly homes.
Electrifying Africa: Beyond the Grid
Solar lamps are lighting parts of Africa the grid cannot reach. Tom Heap investigates.
Electrifying Africa: The Power Beneath
A geothermal revolution is set to electrify Africa. Tom Heap visits Kenya's Rift Valley.
Dash for Ash
UK landfills are full. Should we create energy from our waste? Tom Heap investigates.
When Nettles Attack!
The British landscape is being choked by familiar enemies. Tom Heap investigates.
Robot Farmers
How satellite technology and advances in robotics may revolutionise the future of farming.
Berlin's Big Gamble
Can Germany produce all its power from green energy? Tom Heap investigates.
Future Forests
Is the crisis in the UK's ash forests a vision of the future? Tom Heap reports.
Tsunami Debris
1.5 million tonnes of debris from the Japanese tsunami is heading towards North America.
Wave Goodbye?
Will the promise of energy from the oceans become reality? Tom Heap reports.
Apocalypse Then and Now
The environment of Laos remains scarred by American bombing. Tom Heap joins the clean-up.
Cruel Harvest
Should our farmland be used to grow fuel for our cars? Tom Heap reports.
Chinese Salmon
Conor Woodman asks how farmed Scottish salmon production can increase by 50% sustainably.
People Power
Tom Heap finds out how people can use their own energy to power gadgets and lighting.
Britain's Wilderness
The first attempt in England to turn a landscape back into a wilderness is 10 years old.
Britain in 2060: The Seas
What fish can we expect in our seas in 2060? Tom Heap investigates climate change Britain.
Britain from 2060: The Land
What will Britain's landscape look like in 2060? Tom Heap on our changing climate.
Jellyfish Invasion!
Miranda Krestovnikoff examines claims that jellyfish are taking over the world's oceans.
Pushing Water
Drought in the south but plenty of water elsewhere. Why not move it? Tom Heap investigates
Return of the king
Coal is the dirtiest fuel, but consumption is rising. Tom Heap investigates.
Genetically Modified Brunch
Could a new generation of genetically-modified crops attract the public? Tom Heap reports
Cruise Ships and Creeks
Falmouth's plans to attract cruise ships could damage the environment. Tom Heap reports.
Britain in Flames
Is the UK ready for a new season of wildfires? Tom Heap investigates.
What lies beneath
Mining is set to return to Cornwall as tin and tungsten prices continue to rise.
Frozen Fish
Is it too late to save the healthy fish stocks of the Antarctic? Gerard Baker reports.
Sands of Time
Britain's sand dunes are running out of time. Tom Heap joins the battle to save them.
Outbreak
Where will the next pandemic come from and how can it be stopped? Tom Heap investigates.
The Power of Peat
The peatlands of the British Isles are being destroyed. Tom Heap reports.
Rebel Without a Car
Young people are turning their back on the car. Tom Heap asks if it has a future.
Nuclear Power Without the Nasties
Could there be a cheaper, safer way to create nuclear energy? Julian Rush investigates.
Tunnel Beneath the Thames
Raw sewage regularly pours into the River Thames. Alice Roberts looks for an answer.
Bambi Bites Back
Deer numbers are rising fast. Tom Heap asks what this means for the rural landscape.
Adapting Insects
Can we adapt disease-carrying insects to become friends not foes? Alice Roberts reports.
Bottle Bank Wars
In San Francisco, recycling is so profitable that they're fighting over the trash.
Let it Snow!
Tom Heap investigates ways to keep Britain moving if we have another harsh winter.
March of the Pylons
Britain's electricity grid needs replacing. Does that mean a new invasion of the pylons?
Gold of the Conquistadors
Mining is booming in South America. That's bad news for the environment.
High Speed Hell?
How much disruption will a new high speed rail line really cause? Tom Heap reports.
Waters of Arabia
Will Yemen be the first nation to run out of water? Leana Hosea reports from Sana'a.
A Very Large Hole in the Sahara
Miranda Krestovnikoff discovers ways that scientists could use to halt sea level rise.
The Air That I Breathe
How can you help your family breathe clean air? Tom Heap investigates.
Bug Mac and Flies
Tom Heap adds locusts to his grocery shopping list and asks if we should all eat bugs.
Cave Carnage
Europe's strangest species are under threat of extinction. Tom Heap investigates.
Nature's Medicine Cabinet
Can plants and animals inspire a new generation of medicine? Alice Roberts reports.
California Gasping
Is California's desperate search for water at an end? Tom Heap reports.
The Real Avatar
Tim Hirsch travels to the Amazon to see the 'real Avatar' and the dam which threatens them
Greening the Teens
Costing the Earth finds out if teenagers can really learn to turn the lights out.
Cocoa Loco
Cocoa costs have soared recently. Tom Heap asks if costly chocolate might be good for all.
Peak Leak
Tom Heap investigates potential oil leaks from sunken vessels around our coastline.
Deepwater Horizon - The Real Damage
Tom Heap looks at the environmental impact of Deepwater Horizon one year on.
Fields Paved with Gold
Tom Heap asks whether the UK is ready for a solar goldrush.
Alien Invaders
Invasive species are a growing problem. Tom Heap asks if we can really live without them.
Britain's Nuclear Future
What next for the British nuclear industry? Tom Heap reports on the future of fission.
Carbon Trading
Why has capitalism's answer to climate change failed? Tom Heap investigates.
Fur or Faux?
Campaigners for fur claim it's natural, renewable and sustainable. Tom Heap investigates.
OK Coral
Could coral provide answers as to how our environment adapts or fails? Tom Heap finds out.
The Real Eco Warriors?
Could the military lead us into a green future? Tom Heap investigates.
Digging Britain
Dr Alice Roberts examines the impact of metal detecting on our heritage and landscape.
Arctic Dreams
How the melting Arctic is changing the lives of the people of the north.
Into the Arctic
The Arctic is melting. The battle over its resources is just beginning. Tom Heap reports.
Spring Forwards, Fall Backwards
The clocks change next week. Alice Roberts asks if this is madness for the environment.
Grapes of Wrath
Is the golden age of wine coming to an end? Tom Heap reports from the Mosel Valley.
Can Lawyers Save The World?
Could courts of law be the first refuge for victims of climate change? Tom Heap finds out.
Plastic Pollution
Dr Alice Roberts investigates the growing problem of plastic floating in the sea.