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Living on Earth

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

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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Current climate change has been well underway for decades, but the rate of that change is now going up so fast that people are noticing things like tornados and extreme heat waves are occurring in places where they have rarely been seen before. How g... more

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The extreme heat that’s becoming far more common in a warming world is now being linked to dental problems. As the body prioritizes sweat for cooling over saliva production, the resulting dry mouth can have devastating impacts on your teeth, and a de... more

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Midsummer in the Northern hemisphere marks the dead of winter in Antarctica, usually a time when temperatures plunge and the surrounding ocean ices over, nearly doubling the continent’s size. But this June, scientists found Antarctica’s west coast wa... more

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As we mark America’s 250th birthday, we celebrate parts of America’s enduring ecology, including our forests, national parks and other public lands. At the heart of one of Washington State’s most expansive wild ecosystems is North Cascades National P... more

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Recent Guests

Ann Carlson
Professor of Environmental Law at UCLA
University of California, Los Angeles
Episode: Climate Change Speeding Up, Smog and Sunshine – CA’s Cleaner Air, and more.
Saul Weisberg
Founder and executive director of the North Cascades Institute
North Cascades Institute
Episode: America’s Enduring Ecology: Forests, Public Lands, and more
Josh Jackson
Author and conservationist
Forgotten Lands Project; The Enduring Wild
Episode: America’s Enduring Ecology: Forests, Public Lands, and more
Bill Mouma
Tufts Emeritus Professor; Woodwell Climate Research Center scientist
Woodwell Climate Research Center
Episode: America’s Enduring Ecology: Forests, Public Lands, and more
Amy Bowers Cordalis
Author discussing The Water Remembers and indigenous river stewardship
Independent author/indigenous knowledge advocate
Episode: America’s Enduring Ecology: Forests, Public Lands, and more
Suzanne Simard
Forest ecologist, author of When the Forest Breathes
University of British Columbia / Mother Tree Project
Episode: When the Forest Breathes with Suzanne Simard, Ocean Monitoring Restored, Fighting Fracking in Colombia and more.
Yuvelis Morales Blanco
Afro-Colombian community member and activist
Colombia Free of Fracking Alliance
Episode: When the Forest Breathes with Suzanne Simard, Ocean Monitoring Restored, Fighting Fracking in Colombia and more.
Brian Danforth
Professor of Entomology, Cornell University
Cornell University
Episode: How Flowers Made Our World, A Cemetery Buzzing with Bees, El Niño Is Here, and more.
David George Haskell
Author and biologist
Emory University (adjunct), Author of How Flowers Made Our World
Episode: How Flowers Made Our World, A Cemetery Buzzing with Bees, El Niño Is Here, and more.

Hosts

Steve Curwood
Host of the show and long-running public radio journalist with a focus on environment and policy.
Jennifer Doering
Co-host and interviewer focusing on environmental topics, narrative storytelling, and field reporting.
Ainsley O'Neill
Co-host contributing to conversations across environment, science, and policy segments.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 579 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.”

    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
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    grassrts
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Audience values factual, solution-oriented climate journalism and clear context for policy debates.
Listeners praise rigorous, science-backed reporting and broad topic coverage.
Guests and topics are varied, but some feel coverage can be repetitive.
The show's on-the-ground reporting and guest expertise are frequently highlighted as strengths.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Climate Change Speeding Up, Smog and Sunshine – CA’s Cleaner Air, and more.
Q: As a scientist, what's your perception of any change in the rate of warming that's going on now?
There are clear signs of acceleration due to more energy being retained by the Earth, particularly from heat-trapping gases, leading to warmer oceans and a faster energy imbalance.
When the Forest Breathes with Suzanne Simard, Ocean Monitoring Restored, Fighting Fracking in Colombia and more.
Q: What is a mother tree and why are they important?
A mother tree is an old, large tree that anchors a network of mycorrhizal connections; these networks transfer nutrients and signals to younger trees, supporting regeneration and resilience. The research shows that leaving these old trees intact helps maintain forest health and carbon storage.
How Flowers Made Our World, A Cemetery Buzzing with Bees, El Niño Is Here, and more.
Q: What makes flowers so central to the ecological world as we know it?
Flowers drove the creation of major habitats, enabled diverse pollinator relationships, and even influenced human evolution by shaping ecosystems and our own biology.
Trump Cuts Ocean Monitoring, Ancient Greek Sites Rich in Biodiversity, Seeking Environmental Justice in Papua New Guinea, and more.
Q: How useful is the information from the Ocean Observatories Initiative for the average American?
The data provide long-term context for weather, climate, and risk, informing insurance, agriculture, and coastal communities about future conditions and vulnerabilities.

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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 deeply reported, globally minded climate and environment program that threads policy, science, journalism, and advocacy through timely stories. Episodes frequently examine regulatory shifts, energy transitions, and environmental justice, often pairing on-the-ground reporting with interviews from researchers, activists, journalists, and policymakers. Noteworthy are wide-ranging topics—from legal battles over pesticides and fossil-fuel policy to Indigenous rights, wildfire management, and innovative climate solutions—reflecting a commitment to rigorous analysis, accessible storytelling, and public-engagement gaps in environmental discourse. The show stands out for its breadth, long-running public-radio credibility, and its ability to transl... more

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2. Saul Weisberg
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4. Bill Mouma
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6. Suzanne Simard
7. Yuvelis Morales Blanco
8. Brian Danforth

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