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Climate Change
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News and inspiration from nature's frontline, featuring inspiring guests and deeper analysis of the global environmental issues explored every day by the Mongabay.com team, from climate change to biodiversity, tropical ecology, wildlife, and more. The show airs every other week.

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Latest Episodes

In her upcoming book, My Wild City: Finding Nature, Meaning, and Hope in India's Capital, conservation biologist Neha Sinha takes readers to the hidden and not-so-hidden ecosystems of India's largest city. And while the book expertly details the bio... more

On this week's episode of the Mongabay Newscast, we speak with features writer Ashoka Mukpo, who traveled to southeastern Liberia to investigate what satellite images indicated was a spike in deforestation over a relatively concentrated period. Along... more

On this week's episode of the Mongabay Newscast, I speak with travel writer Noo Saro-Wiwa. She has documented the violence and natural destruction that the presence of oil companies have brought to the people of the Niger Delta in her latest book, Th... more

The Mediterranean Sea accounts for less than 1% of the world's ocean surface water, but it contains roughly 18% of global marine biodiversity. It is home to 150 million people along its coastline (roughly equivalent to Russia's population). And it se... more

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Recent Guests

Noo Saro-Wiwa
Writer, daughter of Ken Saro-Wiwa
Author, environmental advocate
Episode: Oil has brought destruction to the Niger Delta; women and human rights may save it
Manuela Callari
Journalist focusing on marine ecological health in the Mediterranean
Mongabay
Episode: The Mediterranean Sea's beauty hides an ecosystem under pressure
Ben Goldfarb
Journalist and author of Crossings
Author, Crossings; road ecology advocate
Episode: Wildlife crossings are having a moment
Lucas Chancel
French economist and co-director of the World Inequality Lab
World Inequality Lab
Episode: The radical plan to rethink work, wealth and planetary well-being
Theonila Roka Matbob
Indigenous Nasi'oi woman from Bougainville
Bougainville community leader
Episode: Addressing the 'toxic legacy' of mining in Bougainville
Katharine Wilkinson
Doctor of philosophy and geography and the environment; best-selling author; co-founder of the All We Can Save Project
All We Can Save / Climate leadership initiatives
Episode: Healing the planet requires healing ourselves, says Katharine Wilkinson
Mamphela Ramphele
Medical doctor and activist from South Africa; member of the Planetary Guardians
Planetary Guardians
Episode: A 'coalition of the willing' to urge the world to drop fossil fuels
Euan Ritchie
Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at Deakin University
Deakin University, Australian Mammal Society, Biodiversity Council
Episode: Australia claims it's 'on track' to meet its environment targets. Scientists disagree
Neil Vora
Former Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer, CDC; Executive Director of the Preventing Pandemics at the Source Coalition
Preventing Pandemics at the Source Coalition
Episode: The world must address pandemic threats urgently, says former CDC officer

Hosts

Mike DiGirolamo
Host of Mongabay Newscast; frequent interviewer of researchers, policymakers, and advocates; co-hosting with frequent partner.
Mike DeGirolamo
Co-host of Mongabay Newscast; known for interviewing researchers, activists, and policy experts across conservation topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 182 ratings
  • Mediocre

    More interested in telling a sensationalized story than actually telling the story of conservation. Do the “journalists” like Ashoka even talk to conservationists? Or just to the western academics who moan about the militarisation of conservation without ever having spent a day in the field?

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    PenelopeinLA
    United States6 months ago
  • Recommended Listening

    I really appreciate this podcast. Though I’ve worked in the environmental field for over a decade, this show consistently exposes me to new ideas, issues, thinkers and writers. I appreciate the truly global perspective, and that the hosts don’t shy away from challenging or controversial issues. I also love the “stop the tape” fact checks. As an elder millennial, I’ll admit this is delightfully nostalgic, but as a scientist, this gives me more confidence that the content is being thoughtfully vet... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A.R.Whittaker
    United States7 months ago
  • Rewilding the World One Acre at a Time

    Oh my gosh! This podcast in general and this show in particular give me such hope for the world and humanity in these very troubled times. Knowing so many people are working so hard to make the world a better place makes me cry. This is so much better for my mental health than reading the news. I promise to become a subscriber!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Climate Activist 62
    United States10 months ago
  • Is a river alive?

    Wonderful challenging conversation; the answer is YES.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Merlinrain
    United Statesa year ago
  • Incredible journalism

    Top quality reporting on the biggest environmental issues. I’m a regular listener. This podcast expands my thinking and is inspirational to my work as a conservationist and as a songwriter. Mongabay covers critical environmental issues that mainstream media tends to ignore.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tyler Mahard
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise depth, nuance, and practical policy insights, though some call for shorter episodes.
Broadly high-quality, globally informed conservation coverage with rigorous fact-checking.
Guests are top-tier scientists, journalists, and activists offering diverse perspectives.

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Oil has brought destruction to the Niger Delta; women and human rights may save it
Q: Any final takeaway you want audiences to think about or act on?
Oil has been the worst thing for the Delta, and the path forward is to shift to solar power, empower women, and invest in local education and economic opportunities to build durable peace and environmental health.
Oil has brought destruction to the Niger Delta; women and human rights may save it
Q: What is the status of your solar-powered school dream and related initiatives?
While still a dream, progress has been made by connecting NGOs and donors to fund solar panels for a remote Niger Delta community, illustrating a path toward energy independence and reduced oil dependence that could be scaled with more support.
Oil has brought destruction to the Niger Delta; women and human rights may save it
Q: What stood out to you in conversations with ex-militants and civic leaders, especially regarding women's roles?
I was struck by how ordinary the militants were and how women often acted as stabilizers, mediating conflicts and managing livelihoods. Women's leadership and community-based farming were crucial to peace, yet policy and funding rarely recognized or supported this vital work.
Oil has brought destruction to the Niger Delta; women and human rights may save it
Q: Can you talk about how the amnesty program changed the trajectory of events in the Niger Delta?
The amnesty program offered stipends to militants, which temporarily pacified violence and redirected some groups into security contracts. However, it effectively outsourced security to the very militants it claimed to disarm, creating a long-term distortion of accountability and funding that sustained a fragile peace.
Oil has brought destruction to the Niger Delta; women and human rights may save it
Q: And I know this is a really large question, but can you explain how, as you outline in the book, instead of becoming wealthy through oil, the people of the Niger Delta have paid a heavy price for it?
The Delta was a rich, ecologically diverse area before oil, but oil development brought pollution, domination by multinational companies, and a degradation of livelihoods. The profits largely flowed to corporations and corrupt leadership, while the local communities suffered the environmental and social costs, leading to disempowerment and, eventually, militancy as a form of resistance.

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What is Mongabay Newscast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently covers global environmental issues through in-depth conversations with researchers, activists, journalists, and policy experts. Recent episodes tackle biodiversity funding gaps, the politics of conservation, indigenous knowledge in forest governance, wildlife trade and protection, and the role of protest and media in shaping environmental policy. Notable threads include cross-border conservation strategies, the ethics of wildlife management, and the integration of science with activism to drive practical solutions. The format often includes evidence-backed analysis, case studies, and candid discussions about real-world impacts on ecosystems and communities, making it a strong fit for listeners who want thoughtful, glob... more

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