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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

Dave McGann had never experienced a serious asthma attack. Then a storm rolled in and he couldn't breathe - neither could thousands of others. What turned the air deadly that night?

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As a teen, Lobsang Yangtso left her home in Tibet. It took two decades to return, and what she found shocked her. China's clean energy revolution is bringing major gains, but also difficult trade-offs.

Cycling changed Aisling's life for the better. So why did she begin to wonder whether it was worth it? Her story reveals the hidden barriers keeping many women off two wheels, and why overcoming them benefits everyone.

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Anasuya Basil lives in a virtual tinder box in California. After surviving blazes big and small, she winced at the smell of smoke. Then everything changed. Now she sets fires on purpose.

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Recent Guests

Dave McGann
Individual who experienced thunderstorm asthma during the 2016 Melbourne event
Melbourne, Australia
Episode: When storms trigger asthma
Keira Hughes
Aerobiologist and honorary fellow at Deakin University
Deakin University
Episode: When storms trigger asthma
Lobsang Yangtso
Environmental researcher, International Tibet Network
International Tibet Network
Episode: Powering China, reshaping Tibet
Aisling Heaby
Irish cyclist who shares her accident experiences and safety adaptations
Independent cyclist (Ireland)
Episode: Why aren’t more women cycling?
Melissa Bruntlett
Cycling advocate and co-founder of Modacity Creative
Modacity Creative
Episode: Why aren’t more women cycling?
Anasuya Basil
Therapist and wildfire survivor who adopted prescribed fire on her property
Independent
Episode: Fighting fire with fire
Len Nielsen
Staff Chief of prescribed fire and environmental protection at CAL FIRE
CAL FIRE
Episode: Fighting fire with fire
Blake Ellis
Ecotherapy program runner working with wildfire survivors
California State University, Chico (ecotherapy program)
Episode: Fighting fire with fire
Susan Clayton
Professor of psychology and environmental studies
College of Worcester
Episode: Fighting fire with fire

Hosts

Kathleen Schuster
Host of Living Planet; DW (Deutsche Welle)
Charli Shield
Host of the Living Planet series; Narrator/Host of miniseries

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 370 ratings
  • Thank you

    What a breath of fresh air. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sycamore4566
    United States3 months ago
  • Clothing episode

    Enjoyed the episode on second hand clothing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oyente en Kansas
    United Statesa year 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 States2 years ago

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Strong journalism with thoughtful, well-researched reporting.
A mix of global and local perspectives, though some episodes feel dense for casual listeners.
Engaging and informative exploration of environmental issues.

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#23
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#179
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#21
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#98
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#155
Canada/Science
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#20
Australia/Science/Nature

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Summer reads – How we made the wilderness w/Cal Flyn
Q: What changes do you see needed in conservation practice to move away from fortress models toward more inclusive approaches?
The answer emphasizes integrating indigenous rights, traditional knowledge, and community involvement, avoiding militarized enforcement, and recognizing that protecting biodiversity often depends on respecting people who live in these landscapes.
Summer reads – How we made the wilderness w/Cal Flyn
Q: How did you decide which places to visit for the book, and what was the purpose of those journeys?
The author selected locations to illustrate the historical layers of wilderness ideas, including Amazon, Antarctica, and open seas, as well as sites tied to indigenous communities and conservation conflicts to show the human dimensions of conservation.
Summer reads – How we made the wilderness w/Cal Flyn
Q: Could we just begin by establishing what is so contradictory about trying to define wilderness and attempting to protect it?
Cal explains that wilderness is defined differently across cultures and times, and attempts to pin it down often erase the human histories and communities tied to those landscapes, leading to policy conflicts and rights abuses.
When data centers move in | Part 2
Q: Do you know what goes on here, and what your purpose is? Do you think you'd like to live next to a data center?
Residents explain they live in the area partly attracted by heat reuse and perceived benefits, but officials and researchers note concerns about noise, aesthetics, and long-term energy impacts while acknowledging local approvals.
The next flood doesn’t have to be a disaster
Q: What is being done to prevent a repeat of the disaster in the old town of Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler?
A flood defense system including a long wall, wider elevated bridges, and dams upstream, combined with green spaces and sponge-city concepts to absorb floodwaters.

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

A globally minded environmental program that covers climate tech, conservation, energy transitions, and the social dimensions of ecological change. Episodes span fortress conservation critiques, Himalayan ecology, paleontology-informed climate thinking, and on-the-ground reporting from data-center booms, CCS projects, and local energy communities. The show balances rigorous reporting with human-centered storytelling, often featuring researchers, policymakers, journalists, and practitioners who illuminate how technology, policy, and culture intersect with environmental outcomes. Listeners can expect deep-dive explorations of complex topics—sometimes technical, sometimes policy-focused—paired with on-site reporting, personal narratives, and c... more

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2. Keira Hughes
3. Lobsang Yangtso
4. Aisling Heaby
5. Melissa Bruntlett
6. Anasuya Basil
7. Len Nielsen
8. Blake Ellis

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