The Climate Question

Why we find it so hard to save our own planet, and how we might change that.

World Service,307 episodes

Episodes

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Could climate change fuel an epidemic?
Are rising temperatures and deforestation leading to outbreaks of deadly disease?
19 Jul 2026,26 mins
Can science fiction help us fight climate change?
The acclaimed US sci-fi author Kim Stanley Robinson talks to the Climate Question team
12 Jul 2026,26 mins
How to build a climate friendly city
More than seven bilion of us will be living in cities by 2050. What can mayors do?
05 Jul 2026,26 mins
"Super" El Niños and climate change
How does the El Niño weather pattern work? And what's the link to global warming?
28 Jun 2026,22 mins
Is climate change ruining our sleep?
How the rise in night-time temperatures is starting to disrupt our sleep and health
21 Jun 2026,25 mins
How will climate change affect insects?
Insects are crucial to food production, the spread of disease and most ecosystems
14 Jun 2026,23 mins
Can the World Cup cope with extreme heat?
Will hot temperatures affect players and fans? And what's the World Cup's climate impact?
07 Jun 2026,26 mins
Can we save the world's coral?
Corals protect human and marine life. Can scientists grow more climate-proof versions?
31 May 2026,26 mins
Should we mine the deep ocean?
What is deep‑sea mining? And is it a climate solution or an environmental hazard?
24 May 2026,22 mins
The electric car boom in South East Asia
How Thailand and Vietnam are seeing rapid growth in EV sales and manufacturing
17 May 2026,26 mins
Q+A: The carbon footprint of your tech and AI
Plus: What's the future of our estuaries? And are you a climate optimist?
10 May 2026,26 mins
Is this climate change or just crazy weather?
The BBC's lead weather forecaster on the difference between weather and climate change
03 May 2026,26 mins
Chernobyl at 40: Is nuclear power back in fashion?
There's a surge of global interest in nuclear power. Is that good news for the climate?
26 Apr 2026,28 mins
Can technology help us fight flooding in cities?
Extreme weather can devastate informal urban settlements. Can drones and AI help?
19 Apr 2026,26 mins
Earthquakes and climate change
New research suggests global warming may affect when and where seismic activity happens
12 Apr 2026,26 mins
Why are some cities banning fossil fuel ads?
Amsterdam is the first capital city to bring in a ban. Could this become the new normal?
05 Apr 2026,22 mins
What's it like being a chief heat officer?
Graihagh Jackson meets two women trying to protect their cities from heatwaves
29 Mar 2026,26 mins
Can better buses fix city pollution?
From Bogotá to New York, cities try ways to cut traffic and emissions.
22 Mar 2026,26 mins
Q&A: Beavers, solar panels in the Sahara and nuclear waste
The Climate Question panel answer your queries on all things climate.
15 Mar 2026,26 mins
What's the climate cost of war?
How does war impact our planet? And are there any ways for the military to cut emissions?
08 Mar 2026,23 mins
Is cutting methane the quick way to cool the planet?
How do we tackle a planet-warming gas that's much more powerful than carbon dioxide?
01 Mar 2026,24 mins
China's green energy revolution
Has China managed to stop its greenhouse gas emissions from growing thanks to renewables?
22 Feb 2026,25 mins
What can we do to reduce black carbon?
This little-known pollutant is making us sick and driving the climate crisis.
15 Feb 2026,22 mins
Can winter sports survive a warming world?
Why climate change is a challenge for ski resorts and events such as the Olympics
08 Feb 2026,23 mins
What is climate anxiety and how can you cope with it?
Why millions of people experience strong emotions because of climate change
01 Feb 2026,22 mins
How hot could the planet get?
Climate change is happening. So just how high could temperatures go?
25 Jan 2026,26 mins
Could ancient rice seeds help fight climate change?
We're in India to see if rice farmers have found a solution to a big climate problem
18 Jan 2026,22 mins
Are SUVs becoming a climate problem?
Ever larger cars are creating new challenges for emissions and the environment.
11 Jan 2026,26 mins
Are there any quick fixes to the climate crisis?
From burping cows to cool buildings, experts pitch low-cost ideas to cut emissions fast.
04 Jan 2026,26 mins
What can whales tell us about climate change?
From deep ocean to inner ear, scientists are uncovering how whales record our climate.
28 Dec 2025,26 mins