Episodios

  • Deep Dive: Euro 2024 – can soccer go green?

    Deep Dive: Euro 2024 – can soccer go green?
    Jul 5 2024
    With over 2 billion dollars in expected revenue and a projected carbon footprint of 500,000 tons of CO2, we're diving into whether this "most sustainable European Championship" is hitting its eco-friendly targets. From discounted train rides to plant-based snacks, discover the real impact of this soccer fest as business interests clash with sustainability goals.
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    18 m
  • Deep Dive: Are we blind to our pets’ climate crimes?

    Deep Dive: Are we blind to our pets’ climate crimes?
    Jun 28 2024
    We're obsessed with our pooches, our kitty cats and our cockatiels – how could we not be? They're cute as heck! So, it's easy to turn off to news of how they might be hurting the environment and putting their own health in danger. But don't worry, pets can help us too – if we let them.
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    32 m
  • Deep dive: The true cost of sugar

    Deep dive: The true cost of sugar
    Jun 21 2024
    Sugar has changed the world. In this episode, we hear how this ubiquitous commodity reshaped economies, fueled the slave trade and influenced global health trends. And our desire for sugary foods has also left a mark on the environment. Is it time to question the sustainability of our sweet tooth? Or can we have our cake and eat it too?
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    40 m
  • Deep Dive: Could ocean viruses be used for carbon capture?

    Deep Dive: Could ocean viruses be used for carbon capture?
    Jun 14 2024
    A handful of sea water contains more than 50 million viruses. But they’re nothing to be afraid of, at least where human health is concerned. In fact, some scientists wonder if they can be geoengineered into a weapon against climate change.
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    31 m
  • Deep Dive: Where do all the flowers come from?

    Deep Dive: Where do all the flowers come from?
    Jun 7 2024
    Roses are red, cornflowers are blue. Most flowers are grown on a different continent, what's it to you? There’s nothing quite like the gift of cut flowers – a special little piece of nature’s bounty in your hands. But the thing about flowers is, they've gotta be fresh and we want them year round. So, how do we grow them and how do they get to us?
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    31 m
  • A Quick Update: Living Planet gets a refresh

    A Quick Update: Living Planet gets a refresh
    Jun 5 2024
    We've been busy behind the scenes tweaking and updating the Living Planet podcast and we're finally ready to let you in on a few of our secrets!
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    9 m
  • Deep dive: Reviving repair culture

    Deep dive: Reviving repair culture
    May 30 2024
    We generate so much e-waste per year that we could easily fill enough garbage trucks to circle the globe. In this episode we learn about innovative solutions to our growing e-waste problem, the EU's new right-to-repair legislation, and how this shift is challenging our throwaway mindset. Can we fix our way to a more sustainable future?
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    17 m
  • What's better: electric cars vs combustion cars?

    What's better: electric cars vs combustion cars?
    May 23 2024
    On the road to a carbon-free future, a lot of drivers are facing a tough dilemma: Is it worth switching to an electric car if the gas-powered car I have can still run a few more years? Is the environmental footprint of an EV really that much better? We spoke to several experts about the upsides and downside of e-mobility from range anxiety to charging infrastructure and more. Click here to listen.
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    30 m