
Planet: Critical is the podcast for a world in crisis. We face severe climate, energy, economic and political breakdown. Journalist Rachel Donald interviews those confronting the crisis, revealing what's really going on—and what needs to be done. Visit planetcritical.com
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 243 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

The best intentions of mice and men... aft never leave the conference centre, according to this week's guest, Dave Snowden.
Founder of The Cynefin Company, Dave is a management consultant and complexity scientist who has worked for governments and i... more
Nations are rushing to secure resources within their own borders. Globalisation is over.
Colonialism and mining have always gone hand in hand. But now that the Global South has more political muscle as a bloc, and now that resources are running low... more
Geopolitics is shifting with the supply of critical raw materials. Necessary for the so-called “green transition” these materials have created another resource rush, triggering a mining boom all over the world, which is leaving conflict, environmenta... more
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I’ve designed the new Planet: Critical website and I want your feedback. If there’s any sections, groupings, design changes that you’d like to see—or flaws you notice—I’ll spend the next week incorporating what I can. So please go and p... more
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I’m new to the pod, but I’ve been very impressed with the quality and content of the interviews so far. Delighted by the extensive and diverse back catalogue I’ll get to work thru!
Is it super critical or just a little critical or what?
Somehow this podcast makes me extremely anxious and comforts me at the same time. If you are even remotely interested in the climate crisis (why wouldn't you be, it is killing us), you need to give this a listen.
Rebecca discusses the things that matter. Thank you for investigating and sharing such important work. As an environmental studies and geography undergrad from New Zealand, I am super inspired and empowered by you.
The best resource to take the green pill and see the reality of the urgency of our moment.
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This podcast focuses on the profound challenges facing the planet, including climate change, political instability, and economic issues. It features interviews with a variety of experts, activists, and thinkers who address urgent global crises and explore solutions. Topics of discussion frequently include the interplay between environmental issues and human psychology, the collapse of societies, the impact of ideology on environmentalism, and the role of feminism and indigenous knowledge in confronting climate challenges. Listeners can expect a critical examination of contemporary issues paired with thought-provoking insights from a diverse array of guests, making it particularly appealing for those engaged in environmental advocacy, social... more
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Recent guests on Planet: Critical include:
1. Thea Riofrancos
2. Nina Djukanović
3. Sharon Friel
4. Kenneth Hammond
5. Jessica Hernandez
6. Clayton Aldern
7. Iain McGilchrist
8. Gordon Katic
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