BBC Radio Podcasts from The Climate Question
Can we save the world's coral?
Corals protect human and marine life. Can scientists grow more climate-proof versions?
Can fertilisers go green?
Synthetic fertilisers help crops but wreck the climate. Can we make better versions?
Why are electric scooters, mopeds and rickshaws booming?
How electric two-wheelers are taking over in India...and helping the climate
How is climate change affecting animal migration?
From wildebeest to sharks, animal journeys are changing - with impacts for humans too
How does extreme heat affect pregnant women?
New research shows that exposure to high temperatures can double the risk of miscarriage
Your questions answered: Reversing climate change, eating avocados, electric vehicles and more
Graihagh Jackson and her expert panel dive into your questions
What's it like living a "sustainable" life?
Graihagh Jackson meets people who've taken drastic action to cut their carbon footprint.
What's it like being a 'Chief Heat Officer'?
Graihagh Jackson meets two women trying to protect their cities from heatwaves
Could solar farms in space power Earth?
The race to harness 24/7 renewable energy thousands of kilometres above our planet.
Do we need a 'Category 6' for hurricanes?
Graihagh chats to the Global Story podcast about a plan for a super-category for storms
Why is nuclear power back in fashion?
Ghana is among the countries pledging to triple nuclear as part of its climate plan. Why?
Are wetlands our secret weapon for fighting climate change?
Wetlands store carbon and lessen global warming's impacts. Should we protect them more?
Why is climate change fuelling tension in the Arctic?
Graihagh Jackson finds out how melting sea ice is testing Russia-NATO relations
Is climate change on the ballot paper in 2024?
Around 2bn people globally are voting this year. Will climate policy affect the results?
Your questions answered: The impact of war; "green" rooftops; carbon cost of pets
Graihagh Jackson and her expert panel answer questions from listeners
Tidal power: What’s holding it back?
Tides are more predictable than sun or wind so why aren’t they harnessed in the same way?
Will 'sustainable' fuels transform air travel?
Airlines want to power flights with a new generation of non fossil fuels. Will that work?
Who's doing best on fighting climate change?
Emma Tracey hears from Kenya and Costa Rica - both considered world leaders on climate
Can climate change ever be funny?
Jordan Dunbar asks if comedy can help us understand - and cope with - global warming
Climate review of the year
How did the planet cope with the hottest year on record? And what are we doing about it?
Was this year's climate summit a game-changer?
Some are calling the deal at the COP conference in Dubai "historic". Are they right?
The 100 Women climate debate
Mercy Juma in Nairobi hosts a conversation with three leading women activists from Africa
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?
Your Climate Questions Answered
Graihagh teams up with the BBC's Global News Podcast to answer listeners' questions
What is COP?
It's the world's biggest - and most controversial - climate forum. But does it work?
Why is 1.5 degrees important?
Jordan Dunbar finds out why 1.5C is the most important number in Climate Change
What has COP achieved?
It’s been nearly three decades since the UN climate negotiations began. What has it done?
Why are climate scientists receiving abuse?
Meet the climate scientists who are receiving abuse for their research.
Why does it matter that Greenland is melting?
Ice loss caused by warming has serious implications for the Artic region and elsewhere
Why did Ecuador vote to stop drilling for oil?
Ecuador recently voted to stop extracting oil from an important part of the Amazon
How do our listeners stay positive on climate?
Listeners tell us how they stay positive about climate change
Bill Gates: How I stay positive on climate change
How does Bill Gates stay positive on climate change?
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?
Are disabled people forgotten in climate disaster plans?
How do we include disabled people in preparations for extreme weather events?
Can tourism ever be good for the climate?
Eco-tourism is big business, but how much does it help versus hinder the climate?
What should I eat to help fight Climate Change?
Experts answer your culinary-based climate questions.
Meet the Climate Quitters: Part Two
Activists from three continents describe changing their careers to fight climate change
Going carbon neutral: Lessons from Denmark
Can the remote Danish island of Bornholm get to carbon neutral by 2025?
Can live music go green?
Concerts and tours are booming globally. Is this a climate problem, or an opportunity?
Can small islands live with climate change?
What can island nations do to survive rising sea levels?
What is Climate Change?
Looking for a Climate Change 101? Brush up on the basics with Jordan Dunbar's guide
Prof Jim Skea: living in an era of 'global boiling'
As global temperature records are shattered, have we underestimated climate change?
Meet the Climate Quitters: Part One
Luke Jones meets four people who've changed career to help protect the climate
Can we have a climate-friendly death?
Is it time to start considering alternatives to traditional funerals on climate grounds?
How are Afghans fighting climate change?
Afghanistan is on the front line of climate change. We hear how they’re fighting back
Climate Change and El Nino: Can we handle both?
Scientists say an El Nino weather event has started. Can we cope in a warming world?
What's the cost of fashion to the climate?
About 100 billion garments are produced globally every year. How is the climate affected?
Mia Mottley: helping poorer nations fight climate change
Mia Mottley, the Barbados PM, wants to overhaul the international financial system. How?
Does climate change mean a future without coffee?
Coffee is very vulnerable to climate change, but there is a possible solution
How does war affect the climate?
How much damage is war doing to the climate?
What can I do to help climate change?
Experts answer your questions on how you can help the planet
Is climate change ruining your relationship?
Clashes over carbon emissions are putting an increasing strain on couples and families
Why are women more affected by climate change?
Women around the world bear the brunt of the effects of climate change. What can be done?
Is lab-grown meat better for the planet?
Eating meat is bad for the planet, but is growing it in a lab any better?
Can we trust Google’s carbon footprint calculations?
How Google significantly miscalculates the climate impact of planes and trains.
Why are 15-minute cities so unpopular?
Why is the climate-busting idea of 15-minute cities so controversial?
Is there a greener way to rank successful economies?
The UN is looking at what might replace Gross Domestic Product as a success indicator.
How renewable are renewables?
Why we could be heading for a renewables waste ‘mountain’, and how to avoid it
Could solar farms in space power Earth?
The race to harness 24/7 renewable energy thousands of kilometres above our planet
How did we discover climate change?
We recreate the first experiment linking carbon dioxide to a warmer earth.
Can green start-ups lead the way in Africa?
Problem-solving entrepreneurs at the forefront of fighting climate change
Are South Africa’s blackouts a green turning point?
Will South Africa's electricity crisis accelerate its switch to renewable energy?
Can artificial intelligence help farmers adapt to the effects of climate change?
AI is changing the way we work and live, including how we farm
Can investors change an oil company from within?
The rise of investor activism
How can we prevent the spread of disease in a warming world?
Once a tropical disease, dengue is now endemic in around 140 countries
Can the ski industry survive climate change?
Record-breaking temperatures could be a bad omen for the ski industry
Can natural gas ever be green?
Natural Gas adverts say the fuel is clean and green. Is that claim misleading?
How can oceans help us capture carbon?
From phytoplankton to whales, oceans absorb more than half the world’s carbon
How is India doing in the fight against climate change?
Despite its' climate pledges, some believe India is still too reliant on dirty coal
Why are we still subsidising fossil fuels?
Despite climate change, government support for fossil fuel producers is at record levels
Why isn’t the world heating equally?
Some parts of the world are warming faster than the rest, why is this?
How do we stay cool in a warming world?
As the world warms, staying cool is essential. How can we do that sustainably?
Can renewables be used for heating?
Storing heat, generated by renewable energy
Can we reduce lives lost from extreme weather?
What would it take to get to zero lives claimed by extreme weather?
How to speak to a climate denier
From climate sceptic to campaigner – what changed Sarah Ott’s mind?
Was the 2022 World Cup as green as it seemed?
Did Qatar deliver on “the first carbon-neutral World Cup in history”?
How much does biodiversity matter to climate change?
COP 15 is underway but how important is biodiversity to climate change?
Are meat substitutes as green as we think?
Globally there’s big growth in meat alternatives, but are they climate friendly?
Did ‘Africa’s COP’ deliver for Africa?
African nations came to COP wanting the developed world to deliver on their promises.
What does climate change mean for Egypt?
COP27 host Egypt is already suffering severe effects of global warming
COP27: Are countries keeping to their climate pledges?
COP27 is underway, but how have countries done against the promises they made last year?
What role is overpopulation playing in the climate crisis?
Does worrying about overpopulation let the rich off the hook about the climate crisis?
How green is green finance?
We investigate why 'sustainable' finance from a major bank is helping fund fossil fuels
What should Africa do with its fossil fuel reserves?
Controversy over plans to build an oil pipeline through East Africa.
Are prizes the best solution for climate change?
From Elon Musk to Prince William, millions of dollars are up for grabs - who really wins?
Can climate protests make a difference?
Mass protests and demonstrations attract attention but do they lead to lasting change?
What can we do with nuclear waste?
Can a giant hole in Finland solve our nuclear waste issue?
How much can flooding in Pakistan be blamed on climate change?
The story of one hotel that was washed away
Can animals evolve to deal with climate change?
What role can evolution play in in helping animals survive in a warming world?
Does climate change have an ‘image problem’?
How can we develop a new and more effective visual language for climate?
What can we learn from fixing the ozone hole?
Stories on why we find it so hard to save our own planet, and how we might change that.
Can we engineer rain to help solve climate change?
Can we control the rain?
Why can’t we build more wind farms?
Plans to expand wind power are meeting resistance. We find out why.
What do warmer waters mean for life below the waves?
Oceans are bearing the brunt of climate change
Is Influencer culture bad for the planet?
Is Influencer culture driving us to consume more?
Are there any 'easy fixes' to climate change?
Can we find ways to fix the climate quickly?
Can flying ever be climate friendly?
What are the aviation industry’s plans for cutting its emissions?
Can we feed the world without using chemical fertilisers?
Could we ban man-made nitrogen fertilisers and still feed the world?
How can we get more people on their bikes?
Cycling fights climate change... So how can we get more people on their bikes?
Where have all the mangroves gone?
Up to a third of mangroves have disappeared in the last 40 years. Where have they gone?
How can we save the world’s tropical peatland?
Tropical peatlands are vital carbon stores but are (coming) under increasing threat.
Does recycling help fight climate change?
We explore how effective the globe’s recycling system is at tackling the climate crisis.
How is climate change affecting our mental health?
We often talk about the physical costs of climate change but not the effect on our minds.
Is destroying the planet a vote winner?
Can anti-climate change rhetoric continue to bring victory to politicians?
What can we do to stop rising levels of methane?
Methane gas is 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide: how can we stop levels rising?
How can oceans help us capture carbon?
From phytoplankton to whales, oceans absorb up to half the world’s carbon emissions
Why is Asia embracing nuclear power?
China, Korea and India are expanding their nuclear capacity. Why?
Is the world ready for an electric vehicle revolution?
The numbers of electric vehicles are increasing but can we charge them all?
Could Chile be a climate leader?
Chile’s new president has appointed a climate scientist to help shift to a green economy
What does 'net zero' really mean?
Many world leaders have pledged to go net zero
How are young people feeling 6 months from COP?
A number of breakthrough COP pledges were made, but have they been kept?
Is space travel a problem for the climate?
More rockets are being launched than ever before.
What does war in Ukraine mean for the climate? Part 2: Energy Security
War in Ukraine has put energy security at the top of the agenda for the world’s leaders.
What does war in Ukraine mean for the climate? Part 1: Russian gas
Can European countries turn away from Russian gas in the near term?
Can we rely on insurance to help rebuild after extreme weather?
Can insurance help people deal with the consequences of climate change?
Can animals evolve to deal with climate change?
What role can evolution play in helping animals survive in a warming world?
The 'unequivocal' consequences of climate change
UN report says climate change is happening much more quickly than we thought
How quickly is battery technology advancing?
How quickly is battery technology advancing?
What will happen if the world's glaciers melt?
How are mountain communities being impacted by melting glaciers?
Is our obsession with GDP killing the climate?
Is it time to call time on GDP as a measure of success?
Can we believe companies’ promises on climate?
How credible are corporate "net zero" emissions targets?
How committed is China to climate change?
China says it will reduce its emissions but is also building new coal power plants.
Are we too reliant on tech that’s not invented yet?
Do countries’ climate pledges rely too much upon technology that is in its infancy?
Can putting a price on nature help us care about it more?
If money talks, can putting a price on nature help with climate change?
Are we putting too much faith into electric vehicles?
The EV market is booming. But are they as green as we really think?
Is science fiction holding back climate action?
Has fiction and film got climate wrong?
Does climate change have an ‘image problem’?
How can we better tell the climate story through images?
Why do we find it so hard to take action on climate change?
Climate and our brains
What role is overpopulation playing in the climate crisis?
Does worrying about overpopulation let the rich off the hook about the climate crisis?
Counting the cost of fashion
The journey from catwalk, to wardrobe, to landfill is getting shorter and shorter
What can we learn from the fight to fix the ozone hole?
In the 1980s, world leaders acted quickly to stop an environmental catastrophe
Could giving nature rights help fight climate change?
The rights and roles of the natural world
What did we learn at COP26?
Now that the 26th COP is over, we ask where do we go from here?
How’s it going at COP26?
Taking the temperature on COP so far
What do young activists want from COP?
In the last few years, young people have demanded action on global warming.
What will it take for countries to keep their climate promises?
Can world leaders keep their promises on climate change?
Putin and the planet
Has Russia’s leader changed his tune?
Why can't we stop gas flaring?
Flared gas is a by-product of oil extraction. It harms the climate and human health.
What made us doubt climate change?
US Congress is asking whether Big Oil is to blame.
What homes to build in a climate-changed world?
Are homes being built today equipped to deal with our changing climate?
What role has the media played in the climate crisis?
For decades, around the world, climate change coverage has been thin. Why?
When will countries stop exploring for oil?
Many barriers stand in the way for rich and poor nations alike. Can they be overcome?
Should rich countries help pay for climate change impacts in poorer ones?
Will developing countries be compensated for damages caused by the climate crisis?
Can we be ‘nudged’ to act on climate change?
Changing our climate habits: how can we be 'nudged' to make a difference?
“Code red for humanity”
A diplomatic deadline looms as new science urges faster action.
Is green hydrogen the fuel of the future?
Some say it's a cure-all for climate change. But can it live up to the hype?
What do we tell the kids?
Which countries are getting top marks for their climate change education?
Can shipping fix its climate problem?
Big ships create big emissions. Can they reduce them?
The North American heatwave
Extreme heat is rarely viewed as a natural disaster. Why?
Will football tackle the climate crisis?
It’s affected by it, it contributes to it…but could it help combat it?
Could climate change cause more water conflicts?
How do we ensure countries share precious water supplies?
Why is Australia so slow to act on climate change?
Critics say the country is over-promising and under-delivering on climate action.
Why are we failing to protect the Amazon rainforest?
After decades of campaigning, why is deforestation on the rise again?
Carbon capture and storage
Can we just suck the CO2 problem out of the air?
What will it take for cities to go carbon neutral?
Cities emit a lot of greenhouse gasses, but many have plans to make drastic reductions
Should we ‘dim the sun’ to save the planet?
Could solar geoengineering help us avoid the worst impacts of climate change?
Is bottom trawling for fish bad for the climate?
Research claims that dragging heavy nets across the ocean floor hastens climate change
Is South Korea a climate villain?
The country’s economic growth has come at a cost. Should others follow its lead?
Can indigenous knowledge help us fight climate change?
Do we ignore the knowledge indigenous people have about climate change?
Why can't we crack our food waste problem?
From field to fork, food waste is accelerating climate change
Is carbon the new calorie?
Carbon labels could be coming to a package near you soon, but what do they mean?
What does the world want from the US?
Global climate insiders tell us what needs to be delivered on Earth Day
Is it time to ditch the plough?
The plough enabled the growth of civilisation, but it has come with a major carbon cost
Is science fiction holding back climate action?
Death, dystopia and apocalypse: has fiction and film got climate wrong?
What can we do about climate migration?
Hundreds of millions of people run the risk of becoming climate migrants
Climate justice in the courtroom
Activists, investors and everyday people are increasingly pursuing climate litigation
Must our future be cast in concrete?
It’s the third largest producer of CO2, yet we’re using more and more concrete
What will happen to the fossil fuel workers?
The rise of renewables is good news for the climate - but not for everyone
Can we be ‘nudged’ to act on climate change?
Changing our climate habits: how can we be 'nudged' to make a difference?
Have we planted too much faith in trees?
A warming world may mean trees can’t do their job as effectively
Does big money really believe green is good?
Global finance titans are talking big on climate. Does their rhetoric marry with reality?
Can the internet ever be green?
Data drives our modern economy, but at what cost to the climate?
Will Africa really leapfrog to renewables?
Thousands of power plants are planned in Africa. Will fossil fuels or renewables prevail?
How can we live with the SUV?
Lockdown saw historic drops in global emissions in every sector - except for SUVs
Does Africa have a voice on climate?
Ugandan activist Vanessa Nakate is on a mission to make sure Africa is listened to
Jakarta: A warning?
As sea levels rise due to global warming, what does the future hold for our coasts?
A year to save the world
Is 2021 the make-or-break year for our environment?
2020: A year of extremes
From bush fires to hurricanes, 2020 has been a year of extreme weather events
Are Catholics ignoring the Pope on climate change?
What role can faith play in fighting climate change?
The secret solution to climate change
Empowering women, reducing emissions and improving the lives of millions of people
How to hurricane-proof our world
What, if any, is the link between hurricanes and climate change?
A degree away from carnage
What do rising temperatures mean for our world?
The war on trees and what it means for disease
Could Covid-19 be a turning point for stopping deforestation?
America v China
Can the two biggest emitters of greenhouse gases work together on climate change?
Introducing The Climate Question
Not just a show about climate, it’s also about how we can change.