The Climate Question

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

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How does extreme heat affect pregnant women?
New research shows that exposure to high temperatures can double the risk of miscarriage
24 Mar 2024,26 mins
Your questions answered: Reversing climate change, eating avocados, electric vehicles and more
Graihagh Jackson and her expert panel dive into your questions
17 Mar 2024,27 mins
What's it like living a "sustainable" life?
Graihagh Jackson meets people who've taken drastic action to cut their carbon footprint.
10 Mar 2024,23 mins
What's it like being a 'Chief Heat Officer'?
Graihagh Jackson meets two women trying to protect their cities from heatwaves
03 Mar 2024,23 mins
Could solar farms in space power Earth?
The race to harness 24/7 renewable energy thousands of kilometres above our planet.
25 Feb 2024,27 mins
Do we need a 'Category 6' for hurricanes?
Graihagh chats to the Global Story podcast about a plan for a super-category for storms
23 Feb 2024,24 mins
Why is nuclear power back in fashion?
Ghana is among the countries pledging to triple nuclear as part of its climate plan. Why?
18 Feb 2024,23 mins
Are wetlands our secret weapon for fighting climate change?
Wetlands store carbon and lessen global warming's impacts. Should we protect them more?
11 Feb 2024,27 mins
Why is climate change fuelling tension in the Arctic?
Graihagh Jackson finds out how melting sea ice is testing Russia-NATO relations
04 Feb 2024,27 mins
Is climate change on the ballot paper in 2024?
Around 2bn people globally are voting this year. Will climate policy affect the results?
28 Jan 2024,23 mins
Your questions answered: The impact of war; "green" rooftops; carbon cost of pets
Graihagh Jackson and her expert panel answer questions from listeners
21 Jan 2024,24 mins
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?
14 Jan 2024,27 mins
Will 'sustainable' fuels transform air travel?
Airlines want to power flights with a new generation of non fossil fuels. Will that work?
07 Jan 2024,23 mins
Who's doing best on fighting climate change?
Emma Tracey hears from Kenya and Costa Rica - both considered world leaders on climate
31 Dec 2023,27 mins
Can climate change ever be funny?
Jordan Dunbar asks if comedy can help us understand - and cope with - global warming
24 Dec 2023,27 mins
Climate review of the year
How did the planet cope with the hottest year on record? And what are we doing about it?
22 Dec 2023,49 mins
Was this year's climate summit a game-changer?
Some are calling the deal at the COP conference in Dubai "historic". Are they right?
17 Dec 2023,27 mins
The 100 Women climate debate
Mercy Juma in Nairobi hosts a conversation with three leading women activists from Africa
10 Dec 2023,23 mins
Your Climate Questions Answered
Graihagh teams up with the BBC's Global News Podcast to answer listeners' questions
03 Dec 2023,30 mins
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?
26 Nov 2023,27 mins
What is COP?
It's the world's biggest - and most controversial - climate forum. But does it work?
24 Nov 2023,14 mins
Why is 1.5 degrees important?
Jordan Dunbar finds out why 1.5C is the most important number in Climate Change
21 Nov 2023,12 mins
What has COP achieved?
It’s been nearly three decades since the UN climate negotiations began. What has it done?
19 Nov 2023,26 mins
Why are climate scientists receiving abuse?
Meet the climate scientists who are receiving abuse for their research.
12 Nov 2023,26 mins
Why does it matter that Greenland is melting?
Ice loss caused by warming has serious implications for the Artic region and elsewhere
05 Nov 2023,27 mins
Why did Ecuador vote to stop drilling for oil?
Ecuador recently voted to stop extracting oil from an important part of the Amazon
29 Oct 2023,27 mins
How do our listeners stay positive on climate?
Listeners tell us how they stay positive about climate change
22 Oct 2023,26 mins
Bill Gates: How I stay positive on climate change
How does Bill Gates stay positive on climate change?
15 Oct 2023,27 mins
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?
08 Oct 2023,27 mins
Are disabled people forgotten in climate disaster plans?
How do we include disabled people in preparations for extreme weather events?
01 Oct 2023,26 mins