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Living on Earth

World Media Foundation
Climate Change
Environmental Justice
Trump Administration
Public Health
Pfas
Renewable Energy
Air Pollution
Electric Vehicles
Fossil Fuels
Environmental Policy
Plastic Pollution
China
Environmental Protection Agency
Geothermal Energy
COP 30
Inflation Reduction Act
Wildfires
Cancer Alley
EPA
Heat Waves

As the planet we call home faces a climate emergency, Living on Earth is your go-to source for the latest coverage of climate change, ecology, and human health. Hosted by Steve Curwood and brought to you by PRX.

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Great Britain is Europe’s third largest oil and gas producer, even with a commitment to a net-zero economy by 2050. A small group of climate activists is helping the UK meet that target by winning a Supreme Court decision that’s blocking any new UK o... more

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The four-lane Great Highway used to run along the Pacific Ocean on the west side of San Francisco, where it was at risk of erosion from sea level rise. Now it’s been transformed into a park where visitors can bike, walk, skate, and play next to the w... more

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North Atlantic Right whales were once so thoroughly hunted they nearly went extinct. When hunting these mammals was outlawed, they slowly started to bounce back, but today Right whales are dealing with newer deadly threats, such as fishing gear entan... more

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A 2025 study found that exposure to certain PFAS chemicals, which are pervasive and persistent in the environment and human bodies, can lead to changes in gene expression that are linked to cancers, autoimmune and other immune disorders, and neurolog... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Finch
Environmental activist, Weald Action Group
Weald Action Group / Surrey, UK
Episode: Blocking New UK Oil and Gas, An Indigenous Bison Harvest, Terry Tempest Williams on ‘The Glorians’ and more.
Terry Tempest Williams
Author, commentator
Author of The Glorians
Episode: Blocking New UK Oil and Gas, An Indigenous Bison Harvest, Terry Tempest Williams on ‘The Glorians’ and more.
Zach Lipton
Volunteer with Friends of Sunset Dunes
Friends of Sunset Dunes
Episode: Highway Reborn as Public Park, Gardening for Special Needs, The Light Between Apple Trees, and more.
Jill Mays
Author of Nurturing Nature, A Guide to Gardening for Special Needs
Truro Community Children's Garden
Episode: Highway Reborn as Public Park, Gardening for Special Needs, The Light Between Apple Trees, and more.
Priyanka Kumar
Author of The Light Between Apple Trees, Rediscovering the Wild Through a Beloved American Fruit
The Light Between Apple Trees (book)
Episode: Highway Reborn as Public Park, Gardening for Special Needs, The Light Between Apple Trees, and more.
Bo-rim Kim
Goldman Environmental Prize Asia winner; climate activist
Youth for Climate Action (South Korea)
Episode: Baby Right Whales Bring Hope, Tylenol Upcycled from Plastic, Community-Led Wildfire Prevention in Africa and more.
Melissa Furlong
Environmental epidemiologist, University of Arizona
University of Arizona
Episode: PFAS and Our Genes, Artemis II Science and Awe, and Clearing the Air and Climate Solutions Hope
Dan Fagan
Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and NYU professor
New York University
Episode: A Cemetery Buzzing with Bees, Bluetooth Butterfly Tracking, How Flowers Made Our World, and more.
Amy Bowers-Cordallis
Yurok attorney and author of The Water Remembers, My Indigenous Families Fight to Save a River and a Way of Life
Yurok Tribe / Ridges to Riffles Indigenous Conservation Group
Episode: Saving the Klamath, Salmon, and Yurok Culture; Trump Attempts to Shrink Bears Ears -- Again; Hints of Life on Mars; and more.

Hosts

Steve Curwood
Host focusing on environmental science and policy storytelling.
Jenny Doering
Co-host, environmental reporting and storytelling.
Ainsley O'Neill
Co-host/host involved in environmental coverage.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 581 ratings
  • Environmentalism

    Very informative. Too many reruns.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Donnysam
    United Statesa year ago
  • What in the world is radiocarbon?

    The interview today, discussing tree growth, and the reference to radiocarbon, why can’t you just say radioactive carbon? Is it that hard?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Fred$-)
    United States2 years ago
  • July 19, 2024 show

    Defensive much? I just heard your reply to the criticism you received on the Republican “opinion“ peace you carried on the July 19 show.

    I listen to you for facts. Are you now becoming an opinion show?

    I don’t want to have to spend hours fact checking your show. I listen to your show for you to do the fact checking.

    Please don’t lose the credibility that this show has earned over the years by slipping into the “we’re just covering opinions.”

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Mike from New Hampshire
    United States2 years ago
  • Absolutely the best source for environmental news.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    AlPine
    2 years ago
  • The Earth Day podcast

    One of the most beautiful and meaningful contributions I’ve heard from LOE. The essence of existence is the “interconnectedness and interdependence” of all things on earth - this incredible spaceship we inhabit. We can reimagine and power a different way of living. Whether we can overcome the forces of “modernity” that are leading us to self-destruction is an open question.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    grassrts
    United States2 years ago

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The show is well-researched and grounded in science.
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Guests bring diverse, expert perspectives on climate and environment.

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PFAS and Our Genes, Artemis II Science and Awe, and Clearing the Air and Climate Solutions Hope
Q: Is it too late to address climate change?
There are temperature thresholds where it may be too late to meet certain targets, but taking action to limit temperatures further is still valuable and beneficial.
Saving the Klamath, Salmon, and Yurok Culture; Trump Attempts to Shrink Bears Ears -- Again; Hints of Life on Mars; and more.
Q: Tell us about the phrase potential biosignatures. Why is this the wording you use here?
The term biosignatures is used cautiously to indicate evidence of past microbial life, recognizing that signals can be subtle and not definitive; context matters, such as whether organics are found in an ancient riverbed versus other settings, which can influence interpretation.
A Cemetery Buzzing with Bees, Bluetooth Butterfly Tracking, How Flowers Made Our World, and more.
Q: Can you explain how the new tracking technology works and what it reveals about monarch migration?
Tiny Bluetooth tags ping nearby devices, and the collected data show routes, timing, and how weather and habitat changes affect migratory paths, offering unprecedented insight into the monarchs' multi-generational journey.
A Cemetery Buzzing with Bees, Bluetooth Butterfly Tracking, How Flowers Made Our World, and more.
Q: What makes the cemetery such a productive site for studying these bees, and how did you estimate 5.6 million individuals?
The cemetery sits on sandy loam soils near the Cornell campus, providing ideal nesting conditions; emergence traps and timed sampling across the season allowed us to estimate population size, revealing an enormous, previously undocumented aggregation.
Climate Change Speeding Up, Smog and Sunshine – CA’s Cleaner Air, and more.
Q: What role does the jet stream play in the changing weather patterns we're seeing as Arctic ice declines?
A smaller temperature difference between the Arctic and lower latitudes weakens the jet stream, causing bigger north-south swings and more persistent weather patterns like long heat waves or droughts.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Living on Earth

What is Living on Earth about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A serious, science-driven program that weaves environmental science, policy, and frontline storytelling into accessible narratives. Episodes frequently explore climate dynamics, biodiversity, environmental justice, and how policy and technology intersect with everyday life, from bees in a cemetery to Indigenous-led river restoration and planetary science. A standout pattern is the blend of rigorous research with human-interest angles, thoughtful guests across academia, government, and advocacy, and a habit of tying local observations to global implications. This mix makes it a strong fit for listeners who want evidence-based environmental coverage, practical takeaways, and voices that connect science with culture and justice, often featurin... more

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