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Living on Earth

World Media Foundation
Climate Change
Environmental Justice
Trump Administration
Public Health
Renewable Energy
PFAS
Air Pollution
Electric Vehicles
Fossil Fuels
Environmental Policy
Plastic Pollution
China
Inflation Reduction Act
Geothermal Energy
Environmental Protection Agency
COP 30
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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Boosted by climate change, this year’s El Niño has intensified into a “Super El Niño,” meaning sea surface temperatures in parts of the Pacific are over 2 degrees Celsius hotter than average. How this has brought one strong storm after another churni... more

The closely watched race for US Senate in Maine is pitting two environmentally concerned candidates against each other. Not only do Republican Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson both have fairly similar green and climate views, they’re from the ... more

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When the US Supreme Court set Monday, October 5th for oral arguments on an appeal from the Colorado State Supreme Court by Suncor and Exxon, it highlighted what could become a landmark case about damage from climate change and the role of fossil fuel... more

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After the deadly floods in Nepal this August, researchers rapidly assessed the event and concluded that climate change played a “very strong” role in the catastrophic glacial collapse. We discuss the human toll of the floods and the moral duty of the... more

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Recent Guests

Leah Stokes
Environmental politics professor at UC Santa Barbara, author of The Carbon Wave
University of California, Santa Barbara
Episode: Maine Senate Race, Climate and Environment; Public Power and Industry Pushback; The Carbon Wave and more.
Tom Perkins
Freelance reporter based in Michigan
Independent journalist
Episode: Maine Senate Race, Climate and Environment; Public Power and Industry Pushback; The Carbon Wave and more.
Pat Parenteau
Emeritus law professor at Vermont Law School; EPA adviser
Vermont Law and Graduate School
Episode: ‘Blockbuster’ Climate Case at Supreme Court, The Wild Dark: Finding the Night Sky in the Age of Light, State Elections and the Climate, and more.
Craig Childs
Award-winning author and explorer, The Wild Dark
Author, The Wild Dark
Episode: ‘Blockbuster’ Climate Case at Supreme Court, The Wild Dark: Finding the Night Sky in the Age of Light, State Elections and the Climate, and more.
Tanuja Pandey
climate justice activist and lawyer based in Kathmandu; co-founder and chair of Haring Nepal
Haring Nepal
Episode: Climate Justice and Healing for Nepal, Leaders Meet Amid Climate Warnings, 12 Trillion Tons of Melted Ice and more.
Seth Borenstein
science writer for the Associated Press, on ice loss study
Associated Press
Episode: Climate Justice and Healing for Nepal, Leaders Meet Amid Climate Warnings, 12 Trillion Tons of Melted Ice and more.
Vernon Loeb
executive editor of Inside Climate News (media partner)
Inside Climate News
Episode: Climate Justice and Healing for Nepal, Leaders Meet Amid Climate Warnings, 12 Trillion Tons of Melted Ice and more.
Fatih Birol
Executive Director, International Energy Agency
IEA
Episode: Climate Justice and Healing for Nepal, Leaders Meet Amid Climate Warnings, 12 Trillion Tons of Melted Ice and more.
Jonathan Gewurzman
Yale University Forest Ecologist and Biogeochemist
Yale University
Episode: Climate Justice and Healing for Nepal, Leaders Meet Amid Climate Warnings, 12 Trillion Tons of Melted Ice 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

4.7 out of 5 stars from 587 ratings
  • Environmentalism

    Very informative. Too many reruns.

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    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.”

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    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.

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    grassrts
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise accessibility and impact, though some critique pacing or structure.
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Maine Senate Race, Climate and Environment; Public Power and Industry Pushback; The Carbon Wave and more.
Q: Why did Leah Stokes decide to tell the Inflation Reduction Act story through the lens of parenthood?
Stokes explains that parenting introduces sub-questions about climate action and personal stakes, and helps illustrate how activism can fit into daily life while emphasizing the human dimension of policy decisions.
Climate Justice and Healing for Nepal, Leaders Meet Amid Climate Warnings, 12 Trillion Tons of Melted Ice and more.
Q: What did the study published in Scientific Data reveal about glacier ice loss and its impact on sea level?
The study shows 12.5 trillion tons of glacier ice melted since 1979, which equates to about one inch of global sea level rise; however, this loss translates into two to three million people flooded with every third of an inch of rise in certain regions, illustrating the uneven and localized impact of a global metric.
‘Blockbuster’ Climate Case at Supreme Court, The Wild Dark: Finding the Night Sky in the Age of Light, State Elections and the Climate, and more.
Q: What are the principal questions going to be asked during the October 5th oral arguments?
Parenteau outlines the focus on federal preemption, including express preemption under the Clean Air Act and the possibility of implied preemption, and discusses jurisdictional uncertainties and the potential for the case to proceed to trial.
‘Blockbuster’ Climate Case at Supreme Court, The Wild Dark: Finding the Night Sky in the Age of Light, State Elections and the Climate, and more.
Q: So what is this Suncor case at the Supreme Court, and what's at stake for the environment in your view?
Pat Parenteau explains that the case questions whether state governments can seek compensation from oil companies for climate damages and how federal preemption factors into allowing or blocking such lawsuits; the outcome could affect billions of dollars and state sovereignty.
Glaciers Crumble as Earth Warms, Climate-Resilient “Super Reefs”, Fat Marmot Week and “OnlyMarms”, and more.
Q: What is the potential of climate-resilient reefs to help other, more vulnerable reefs recover?
Researchers are using resilient corals to restore degraded reefs, establishing corridors and leveraging ocean currents to move larvae; this approach depends on protecting these resilient reefs and integrating restoration with conservation planning.

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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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