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Living Planet

DW
Climate Change
Environmental Impact
Sustainability
Biodiversity
Renewable Energy
Carbon Footprint
Electric Vehicles
Fossil Fuels
Nature
Sunscreen
Ecosystems
Roadkill
Microplastics
Greenhouse Gases
Deforestation
Fungi
Veterinary Medicine
Berlin
Sustainable Materials
Economics

Looking to reconnect with nature? Want to make better decisions for the health of the planet? Every Friday, Living Planet brings you the stories, facts and debates on the key environmental issues of our time.

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Latest Episodes

We thought we were done talking about rats. Then your questions came in. From plague myths to poisoned predators, population growth and climate change to urban allotment gardens in Helsinki, this bonus episode follows the threads we couldn't fit in t... more

After a life-changing accident, Vanessa spent years fighting a dangerous infection that kept coming back. Eventually, doctors discovered why: the bacteria fueling it were resistant to antibiotics. Her story leads us far beyond the hospital, into wate... more

Laundry seems harmless - but it’s not. Chemicals, microplastics, and energy use add up fast. Are we overwashing just to feel "clean”? Discover how to clean your clothes smarter - and greener.

When Russia targets Ukraine's energy system, it's not just turning off the lights — it's creating conditions for nuclear disaster. Each attack forces a rethink: more solar, more batteries, more distributed, harder-to-hit systems. For Ukrainians, this... more

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Recent Guests

Vanessa Carter
Injured patient advocate and WHO Task Force chair on Antimicrobial Resistance Survivors
World Health Organization task force; UK charity founder
Episode: Prescription for a superbug crisis
Alastair Boxall
Professor of Environmental Science, University of York
University of York
Episode: Prescription for a superbug crisis
Klaus Kummerer
Professor of Sustainable Chemistry
Leuphana University
Episode: Prescription for a superbug crisis
Markus Egerth
Professor of microbiology and hygiene
Fortwang University
Episode: The dirty truth about laundry (Rebroadcast)
Lena Kondratiuk
Project manager at Eco Club, NGO focused on solar power in Ukrainian communities
Eco Club
Episode: War-proofing Ukraine's power grid with solar
Alex Ootowak
Inuit hunter from Pond Inlet, Arctic Canada
Local hunting community, collaboration with Oceans North
Episode: Something is wrong in the Arctic – Narwhals can tell
Kristen Westall
Marine biologist
Oceans North
Episode: Something is wrong in the Arctic – Narwhals can tell
Audie Terevo
Scientist at Greenland Institute of Natural Resources
Greenland Institute of Natural Resources
Episode: Something is wrong in the Arctic – Narwhals can tell
Bobby Corrigan
Urban rodentologist with 43 years of experience
Independent researcher/urban rodentology expert
Episode: Why cities keep losing the war on rats

Hosts

Neil King
Host of Living Planet, DW/Deutsche Welle; appears across multiple episodes.
Charlie Shield
Co-host/host focusing on environmental topics and field reports.
Kathleen Schuster
Producer and host with in-depth coverage of environmental journalism.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 356 ratings
  • Clothing episode

    Enjoyed the episode on second hand clothing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oyente en Kansas
    United States6 months ago
  • Simply fantastic! Balanced, well informed & respectful

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Heinz
    a year ago
  • Sad Omission

    I really enjoyed the cost of climate change series. However I am always frustrated that these conversations never touch on animal agriculture. It’s a huge contributor to greenhouse gases and it’s the leading cause of deforestation and biodiversity loss. Also it’s one thing that most individuals can actually do to make a significant difference. Please please talk about this because people can and should reduce consumption of animal products!!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Sad-faced
    United Statesa year ago
  • Water IS woowoo

    I mostly enjoyed this episode until the conversation turned toward the sacredness of water as being woowoo and how there might be a ‘danger’ in that. Water, that arrived here from deep space and makes ALL Life possible, IS woowoo. It IS mythic and worthy of goddess like status. If You care about Life, your own Life, it behooves one to honor the sacredness of water, not only a resource, a precious substance more valuable than gold actually.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Nana@5531
    United Statesa year ago
  • Always very interesting and informative.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    KevinTranscona
    a year ago

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-Listeners praise the informative, calm presentation and global perspective.
-Some critiques note missing topics like animal agriculture and broader inclusion.

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#23
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Apple Podcasts
#171
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#9
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Apple Podcasts
#73
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#102
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#8
Australia/Science/Nature

Talking Points

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Why cities keep losing the war on rats
Q: What could be a more effective and sustainable alternative to poison?
Experts advocate prevention over poison, focusing on reducing food availability and improving waste management, bin design, and city-level coordination to disrupt rat access to resources.
Would the four-day work week kill productivity?
Q: Jen, can you give us a quick recap on the idea behind the shorter working week?
The four-day week allocates 32 hours across four days with no pay cut, aiming to keep productivity up while giving workers more free time and reducing burnout, emissions, and commuting stresses.
Why some men tune out climate change
Q: Are men really less concerned about the planet than women? And if so, why do you think that is?
Yes, men generally show less concern about environmental issues compared to women due to factors including traditional masculinity norms and political influences that lead to skepticism.
Vegan leather: Green dream or plastic problem? (Rebroadcast)
Q: What if the world became vegan?
If we became vegan, I mean, based on the research, that would probably lower greenhouse gas emissions and land use in the way that livestock uses it, because livestock uses a significant amount of our crop land.
Vegan leather: Green dream or plastic problem? (Rebroadcast)
Q: So Kathleen, what is better? Is it leather or is it synthetic shoes? Can you give a clear answer on this?
If you're sitting in the States, and the next state over, they're making plant-based shoes from corn waste, it's going to have a much smaller CO2 footprint and lower greenhouse gas emissions, then I would say the answer is clearly a plant-based shoe would be the better alternative.

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