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Down to Earth

FRANCE 24 English
Climate Change
France
Fossil Fuels
Pesticides
Drought
Organic Farming
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Recycling
Wildlife Trafficking
Biodiversity
Iran
Normandy
Tehran
Renewable Energy
Methane
Climate Crisis
Carbon Emissions
Agriculture
Capillum
Environmental Pollution

We meet the people behind fascinating environmental, health and technological innovations in a bid for sustainable solutions to our changing world.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes31Founded11 years ago
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While most of France suffered from last week's heatwave, a certain number of Montpellier residents were in total comfort in their apartments – without air conditioning. From Middle Eastern-inspired latticework maximising ventilation to curved facades... more

Your ripped clothes deserve better than the bottom of your closet or – worse – the trash can. The French government is now paying people to get them repaired, in a bid to extend the life of clothing and avoid waste. Under the Repair Bonus scheme, con... more

Many people assume that organic agriculture is expensive and hard to produce on a massive scale. But a group of 10 farmers in France's western Vendée region want to prove that chemical-free farming can feed a whole country. Their co-operative is 100 ... more

France is seeing a second consecutive heatwave in less than a month. Half the country is now under red alert as temperatures are expected to rise to 43°C in the southwestern city of Bordeaux and 39°C in the capital Paris. According to weather service... more

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Recent Guests

Emily Giordini
Campaigner at the Environmental Justice Foundation
Environmental Justice Foundation
Episode: Squid fleets exposed: Investigation reveals illegal fishing and forced labour
Paolo Fanciulli
Fisherman and advocate behind the underwater sculpture project
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Episode: Giant marble statues guard Italy’s seas from illegal fishing
Mohamed Ben Yahya
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Episode: Climate change is making homes shrink and crack
Antonio Guterres
UN Secretary-General
United Nations
Episode: Planet is storing more heat than it can release, UN warns
Valérie Dekimpe
Environment editor
Episode: Tehran shrouded in toxic cloud after US-Israeli strikes on oil deposits
Valerie Dekimpe
Environment editor
Episode: What the war in Iran means for global energy security
Andrew McBride
Overseer of peat restoration project for Santori Global Spirits
Santori Global Spirits
Episode: To peat, or not to peat? Scotch whisky's iconic ingredient at heart of climate concerns
Michael Billet
Dedicated researcher studying peat and its restoration
Episode: To peat, or not to peat? Scotch whisky's iconic ingredient at heart of climate concerns
Valerie DeKamp
Reporter covering the environmental impact of the Scotch whisky industry
Episode: To peat, or not to peat? Scotch whisky's iconic ingredient at heart of climate concerns

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Squid fleets exposed: Investigation reveals illegal fishing and forced labour
Q: Where is this taking place broadly speaking?
The discussion highlights three unregulated regions—the Northwest Indian Ocean, the Southeast Pacific, and the Southwest Atlantic—that collectively supply a large portion of the world's squid, with governance gaps allowing overfishing and illegal activity to persist.
Squid fleets exposed: Investigation reveals illegal fishing and forced labour
Q: Tell us about that.
Valerie explains that the investigation documents widespread environmental destruction and human rights abuses, with vessels exploiting regulatory gaps and engaging in practices like light luring to boost squid catches, alongside cases of forced labor on board.
'We represent a new force': Nearly 60 nations push ahead with fossil fuel exit
Q: Tell us more about the purpose of this gathering. I mean, is this summit trying to achieve what countless other summits have failed to do so for years?
The aim is to surmount the longstanding gridlock by outlining practical pathways for exiting fossil fuels, even if no formal treaty is produced at this event; the focus is on guidance and momentum that can influence future negotiations.
Scientists, authorities divided over fate of stranded whale in Baltic Sea
Q: Tell us more about the rescue plan that was about to be initiated before the whale started swimming again.
The plan involved placing air cushions, lifting the whale onto a tarp, and moving it toward the North Sea in hope of reaching the Atlantic if successful.
To peat, or not to peat? Scotch whisky's iconic ingredient at heart of climate concerns
Q: Can you still make whiskey without peat?
Yes, there are many unpeated whiskies available, and blending options exist as well.

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This program concentrates on environmental innovation, climate policy, and the intersection of science, health, and technology as they relate to sustainable solutions. Episodes regularly feature in-depth explorations of real-world environmental challenges, from cutting-edge materials and conservation efforts to policy debates, energy security, and the human health implications of climate change. The narrative often centers on practical case studies, expert analysis, and on-the-ground perspectives, offering listeners insight into how research, design, and civic action translate into tangible outcomes. Unique strengths include a strong emphasis on regional and global environmental initiatives, a blend of documentary-style storytelling with po... more

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2. Paolo Fanciulli
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4. Antonio Guterres
5. Valérie Dekimpe
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7. Andrew McBride
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