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The Climate Question
Why we find it so hard to save our own planet, and how we might change that.
Episodes
- The Climate Question
How does extreme heat affect pregnancy?
Graihagh Jackson and the BBC’s former Global Health Correspondent Tulip Mazumdar investigate how extreme heat, fuelled by climate change, is affecting pregnant…
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Will the switch to green technology become unstoppable?
When people talk about tipping points in the climate, it’s usually bad news – the irreversible melting of ice sheets or the collapse of rainforests. But could…
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Will there be a solar power boom in Africa?
Africa gets a world beating amount of sunshine — but has just 1% of the world’s solar panels. Over half the continent still lives without electricity, stalling…
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Are wetlands our secret weapon in fighting climate change?
The world's wetlands store carbon and can help us tackle some of the impacts of climate change. Are we overlooking their importance? And what can we do to…
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Can we build a world where hurricanes can't kill?
Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina devastated America’s Gulf coast and overwhelmed the city of New Orleans. The destruction and the response to the storm…
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Is Brazil doing enough to protect the Amazon?
This week Host Graihagh Jackson grabs a chat with the BBC’s correspondents in two countries that will shape our future climate. Brazil is about to host the…
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How do we fight the risks of melting glaciers?
Climate change is melting thousands of glaciers in the Himalayas and having a devastating impact on the people who live there. In 2024, the BBC's Caroline…
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Bill Gates: Why I'm a climate optimist
Bill Gates, the tech billionaire turned philanthropist, has been combating poverty, disease, and inequity around the world for decades. However, in recent…
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How do we save the world's small islands?
From coral reefs and mangroves to raising the land itself, how small island nations are using natural and innovative techniques to adapt to rising sea levels…
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Is the race for rare earths good for the planet?
Rare earths have been described as the oil of the 21st century, incredibly valuable both economically and in the fight against climate change. There's a battle…
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Will climate change affect my holiday?
Could changing weather patterns due to climate change make a difference to where and when we travel, or to the cost of our holidays? It was the hottest June on…
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Why are electric scooters, mopeds and rickshaws booming?
Delhi’s roads are being taken over by electric mopeds, scooters and rickshaws. More than fifty per cent of two- and three-wheelers are already electric, and…
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How could climate change affect my health?
Climate change is having major health impacts around the world - which are only expected to increase as our planet gets warmer. These impacts range from heat…
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Your Questions Answered
The Climate Question panel discuss how to make homes - and ships - better for the climate. Plus, what about our own carbon footprints? And are oceans or…
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Why are our tropical forests disappearing faster than ever and what can we do about It?
Tropical rainforests cover around 6% of our planet, yet they're home to more than half of the world’s species. They're also one of our planet’s most vital…
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Could the oceans help us save our planet?
David Attenborough's new documentary argues that our oceans have been underexplored and undervalued. Could protecting our seas not only help biodiversity, but…
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Can nature help us to store carbon?
Around the world, scientists and entrepreneurs are pouring billions into researching new ways of storing carbon dioxide. We look at a scheme in India to put…
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Can the past teach us how to fight climate change?
Climate change is making weather more extreme and threatening crops and wildlife. But could old solutions help us tackle these challenges? Around the world…
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What makes a good climate novel?
A new climate fiction prize has been launched in the UK, with the aim of spreading awareness about climate change and its solutions. But is that a realistic…
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Will the new Pope be a climate campaigner?
Will Pope Leo continue the Catholic Church's work on fighting global warming? And how influential might he be? Graihagh Jackson investigates. Guests…
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Trump and the planet: The first 100 days
President Trump has made sweeping changes to America's policies on climate since being sworn in 100 days ago. He has announced plans to "unleash" American…
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Are dams still worth it?
Hydroelectricity is the world’s biggest source of renewable energy, and dams have long been a popular - if controversial - way to fast-track development and…
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Could a love of nature bring out the eco-hero in you?
A growing body of scientific evidence from across the globe suggests that a love of nature could inspire us to be more sustainable – something scientists say…
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How can we cut the world’s shipping emissions?
As the UN's shipping body, the International Maritime Organization, meets to decide on a pivotal levy that will tax ships for using polluting fuels, host…
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How is climate change affecting motherhood?
Graihagh Jackson talks to mothers from India, Kenya and the UK about how climate change is affecting women's decisions about whether to have children and how…
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Your Questions Answered
Graihagh Jackson and guests tackle more of your intriguing questions: Why do we use big wind turbines instead of small ones? Can petrol and diesel vehicles be…
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How do you stop a megacity going under water?
Bangkok is a mega city of more than 10 million people, the economic powerhouse of Southeast Asia and one of the world’s most visited cities. Billions of…
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Can I save money and save the planet?
Experts say we need to be 40 per cent more energy efficient to meet our climate goals. Is that doable? And might it save us money too? It's a solution that's…
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Elon Musk and science, and polar bear encounters
Graihagh Jackson and BBC Climate Reporter Esme Stallard discuss the latest news from around the world - including a row at Britain's prestigious Royal Society…
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Why are some countries fighting extreme cold?
Climate change is usually associated with hotter weather, but experts say that in Mongolia it's making the country's cold snaps even harsher. Can Mongolian…
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How can we build mental resilience to climate change?
How can we protect our mental health from climate change related trauma? Can family, friends and community help to boost recovery and resilience in places hit…
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Who wins in the electric vehicles transition?
Across the world vehicle manufacturers are racing to make zero emission cars in the move away from fossil-fuel powered vehicles. It’s a huge market which could…
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Is Climate Change ruining your relationship?
How can you have a successful relationship with someone if you believe passionately in climate action, but they don’t? The fate of our planet can be a…
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Grace and Kisilu's Story
The Musya family from rural Kenya have become the stars of two documentaries, inspiring audiences around the world with their efforts to fight the impact of…
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Your questions answered: The speed of global warming; space junk; advice for kids
Climate Question listeners take over the programme again, putting their queries to Graihagh Jackson and her panel: BBC climate editor Justin Rowlatt, Bloomberg…
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Could ancient rice seeds help fight climate change?
How farmers and scientists in eastern India are using ancient rice seeds to fight flooding, increasing soil salinity and drought. The BBC’s William Kremer…
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News update: The Earth breaches its temperature target
In 2024, the global temperature was more than 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels. Graihagh Jackson and BBC Climate Report Esme Stallard consider the…
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How is climate change affecting animal migration?
Every year, the great migration sees hundreds of thousands of wildebeest, gazelles, zebras and antelopes migrate from the Serengeti plains in Tanzania to the…
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Review of the year 2024
From elections around the world to records in both temperatures and renewable energy, 2024 has been jam-packed with extreme weather and climate news. Graihagh…
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Quiz of the Year 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, join Graihagh Jackson as she hosts The Climate Question’s inaugural Quiz of the Year. Two teams battle it out – with questions…
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Climate change and plastic - what's the connection?
Plastics are everywhere – for good reason – they're cheap, abundant and can go into a myriad of different products from food packaging to vital medical…
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What do melting glaciers mean for the Himalayas?
Climate change is melting thousands of glaciers in the Himalayas and having a devastating impact on the people who live there. The BBC's Caroline Davies has…
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Was the COP climate summit a success?
For two weeks, nearly 200 countries have been in Azerbaijan trying to come to an agreement on climate change and how to finance the transition to clean and…
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How does climate change affect me?
In his latest climate change 101, Jordan Dunbar looks at how climate change affects our everyday lives. He discusses the impact on our weather with BBC…
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What do developing nations want from the big climate summit?
When Cyclone Freddy swept through Malawi, it left 100s of thousands of people destitute. Now, survivors are among the first in the world to receive a new kind…
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What progress have we made on fighting climate change?
In his latest climate change 101, Jordan Dunbar looks at the world's success stories. These include the rise of renewable energy, greener urban planning and…
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The Climate Question x Global News Podcast: Listeners Questions Special
In a special programme, The Climate Question join forces with The Global News Podcast to tackle listeners' climate questions from around the world. How does…
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Trump wins: What does it mean for the climate?
How will the US election result alter climate policy at home and abroad? Graihagh Jackson and Jordan Dunbar hear from BBC Environment Correspondent Matt…
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How is climate misinformation evolving?
Climate science and reporting are vital to understanding how our climate is changing and what we can do about it. But false information about climate change…
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Should we put a price on nature?
Everyone who steps outside can appreciate the value that the natural world brings to our lives. To some people, the idea of placing a monetary value on trees…
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Your questions answered: The value of trees, "black" oxygen, AI's carbon footprint
Climate Question listeners take over the programme again with their head-scratchers. Graihagh Jackson and her panel: Justin Rowlatt, BBC climate editor, Akshat…
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Is the climate on the ballot at the US election?
The southern US state of Georgia has received billions of dollars in investment in clean technology, creating tens of thousands of jobs at solar power…
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Why don’t we use more geothermal energy?
Geothermal energy is renewable, reliable and powerful. So, why is most of it untapped? That’s what our listener, Anna in the UK, wants to know. Full…
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What's it like like losing your home to the sea?
Experts predict that millions of people around the world will have to migrate by 2050 because of sea level rise linked to climate change. How will they cope?…
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News update: Sea level rise, Mexico's "green" president, Ivory Coast's chocolate crisis
The United Nations has just published a worrying new report about the rate of sea level rise in the Pacific. BBC climate reporter Esme Stallard talks us…
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Somalia: Where climate change meets conflict
BBC Climate Editor Justin Rowlatt travels to Somalia to investigate the links between global warming and the decades-long conflict there. He hears how Somalis…
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What’s the future of wine in a warming world?
Climate change is transforming wine production around the world. New wine-growing regions are emerging, where the conditions have never been better; while for…
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Why is climate change fuelling child marriage?
Extreme weather, such as droughts and storms, is increasing the risk of more girls being pushed into child marriage. Graihagh Jackson speaks to girls and…
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Can bringing back nature save our cities from floods?
Engineers across the globe, from China to East Africa and the US, are turning to a new, nature-based solutions to fight floods, which are becoming more likely…
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Your questions answered: Geo-engineering; keeping houses cool; the climate powers of sharks
Presenter Graihagh Jackson and her regular panel take Climate Questions from listeners. BBC Climate Editor Justin Rowlatt, Prof Tamsin Edwards of King's…