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Living on Earth

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Climate Change
Environmental Justice
Trump Administration
Public Health
Renewable Energy
Air Pollution
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Fossil Fuels
PFAS
Environmental Policy
China
Environmental Protection Agency
Geothermal Energy
COP 30
Inflation Reduction Act
Wildfires
Cancer Alley
EPA
Plastic Pollution
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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To celebrate Juneteenth we tell the story of plant biologist Beronda Montgomery. When she sat down to write what became a personal memoir mixed with a botanical history of African Americans, she found her research as a PhD lab scientist had brought h... more

The National Science Foundation has announced it will begin removing most of the Ocean Observatories Initiative, a collection of roughly 900 instruments in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans that gathers fixed-point data on temperature, carbon dioxide l... more

More than two-thirds of U.N. members recently voted in favor of a resolution affirming a landmark ruling by the International Court of Justice that countries have a legal obligation to limit global warming. While this advisory opinion is not enforcea... more

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Living near more large Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations or CAFOs may raise cancer risk, according to a study from Yale researchers. With thousands of cows, pigs, or chickens packed in small spaces, CAFOs produce a lot of waste that pollutes air... more

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Recent Guests

Beronda Montgomery
Author of When Trees Testify, scientist and historian
Montgomery Laboratory / author of When Trees Testify
Episode: Juneteenth! Celebrating Black and Brown Stewards of the Green Earth
Craig McLean
Former NOAA Assistant Administrator for Research and Acting Chief Scientist
NOAA
Episode: Trump Cuts Ocean Monitoring, Ancient Greek Sites Rich in Biodiversity, Seeking Environmental Justice in Papua New Guinea, and more.
Theonila Roka Matbob
Goldman Environmental Prize Winner for Islands and Island Nations
Goldman Environmental Prize, Bougainville
Episode: Trump Cuts Ocean Monitoring, Ancient Greek Sites Rich in Biodiversity, Seeking Environmental Justice in Papua New Guinea, and more.
Panayiotis Paphelis
Professor in animal diversity
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Episode: Trump Cuts Ocean Monitoring, Ancient Greek Sites Rich in Biodiversity, Seeking Environmental Justice in Papua New Guinea, and more.
Bob Berwin
Reporter for Inside Climate News
Inside Climate News
Episode: U.N. Affirms Climate Duty, World Cup in a Warming World, Terry Tempest Williams on ‘The Glorians’ and more.
Terry Tempest Williams
Author and writer on environmental themes
Harvard Divinity School (writer in residence)
Episode: U.N. Affirms Climate Duty, World Cup in a Warming World, Terry Tempest Williams on ‘The Glorians’ and more.
Stuart Parkinson
Executive Director
Scientists for Global Responsibility
Episode: U.N. Affirms Climate Duty, World Cup in a Warming World, Terry Tempest Williams on ‘The Glorians’ and more.
Brian Bienkowski
Managing Editor at The New Lead
The New Lead
Episode: Cancer and CAFOs, Baby Right Whales Bring Hope, and Indigenous Wisdom in Science.
Amy Warren
Scientific Program Officer at the New England Aquarium
New England Aquarium
Episode: Cancer and CAFOs, Baby Right Whales Bring Hope, and Indigenous Wisdom in Science.

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 578 ratings
  • Environmentalism

    Very informative. Too many reruns.

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    Donnysam
    United States10 months 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 Statesa year 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.

    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.

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.
U.N. Affirms Climate Duty, World Cup in a Warming World, Terry Tempest Williams on ‘The Glorians’ and more.
Q: What does the program suggest listeners can do to reduce their carbon footprint while watching the World Cup?
Listeners can watch from home or at local venues, share transportation, and choose matches closer to home to minimize travel emissions; overall, reduce air travel where possible.
U.N. Affirms Climate Duty, World Cup in a Warming World, Terry Tempest Williams on ‘The Glorians’ and more.
Q: Stuart, what is the concern about heat safety for players and fans in the World Cup, and what should be done?
The concern is heat stress beyond safe limits as defined by players' associations; the recommended actions include delaying matches, increasing cooling breaks, and re-scheduling to protect health.
U.N. Affirms Climate Duty, World Cup in a Warming World, Terry Tempest Williams on ‘The Glorians’ and more.
Q: So let's go back to this advisory opinion on climate change from the International Court of Justice. Who brought that issue to the ICJ and why?
A grassroots coalition of Pacific Island students, led by Vanuatu, mobilized regional governments and pursued the advisory opinion to address climate justice and the harm from climate change, building a global coalition at the UN.
Willing to End Fossil Fuels, AJR Rock Star Recruits for Climate Action, Major National Climate Victory in S. Korea, and more.
Q: What makes music an effective platform for social change?
The guest describes collective effervescence at live shows, a sense of shared purpose that can be redirected toward civic participation and climate action without sacrificing the entertainment experience.

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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. Craig McLean
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5. Bob Berwin
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7. Stuart Parkinson
8. Brian Bienkowski

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