The Climate Question

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

World Service,300 episodes

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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
Q&A: The jobs of the future, nitrous oxide, ice cores
Your questions on green careers, temperature predictions and dating ancient ice cores
21 Dec 2025,28 mins
What made the floods in South East Asia so deadly?
Can people in the region be protected from future disasters?
14 Dec 2025,22 mins
What does the ocean do for us and the planet?
How our oceans are crucial for life on Earth and help protect us from climate change
07 Dec 2025,26 mins
Who wins in the electric vehicles transition?
Hungary is becoming a global leader in EV batteries, but who really benefits?
30 Nov 2025,26 mins
How can the world speed up climate action?
We're still behind on our global warming targets after the big summit in Brazil.
23 Nov 2025,29 mins
The oil lobbyist who tried to sink the first big climate deal
The true story of the man once described as "the high priest of the carbon club"
20 Nov 2025,27 mins
How does carbon dioxide shape our world?
CO2 makes life possible, but if too much is released the planet can overheat.
16 Nov 2025,25 mins