Rare Earth
BBC Radio 4Environmental journalist Tom Heap and physicist Helen Czerski tackle major stories about our environment and wildlife, celebrate the wonder of nature and meet the people determined to keep it wonderful.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 71 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Earth SciencesScience | |||
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What can the legal system do to protect the environment? Tom Heap and Helen Czerski gather together a panel of legal and environmental experts to discuss their battles for the planet. How much protection does nature have in law at the moment, and do ... more
Cornish fishermen this summer have had their usual catch of lobster and crab replaced by voracious octopus. Restaurant menus have had to be wiped and rewritten across the south-west, but what else has changed? Tom Heap and Helen Czerski ask why octop... more
Helen Czerski and Tom Heap ask if nature is really red in tooth and claw. Is life all about survival of the fittest or are we all working together on a changing planet?
They're joined by Rowan Hooper, author of Togetherness, lichen expert April Win... more
How will the environment be changed by an Andy Burnham government? As the new parliamentary session opens, Tom Heap and Helen Czerski leaf through the government in-tray to reveal the big decisions that will need to be taken on energy, transport and ... more
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- “Interesting”? No!!! “FASCINATING”!!!
Just sit down….. ready? ….. LISTEN! That’s all!
Apple Podcasts5Laurie Whitten
France4 months ago - Don’t trust any BBC programmes
Sad to say I can’t trust any BBC programmes anymore.
Talking about Darwin & climate change but sense of emergency about the “climate crisis”atall ??
Apple Podcasts5veganman1961
United Kingdom10 months ago - Very positive
An excellent program.
Apple Podcasts5WxfzmUnited Kingdoma year ago - Don’t trust any BBC programmes
Sad to say I can’t trust any BBC programmes anymore.
Apple Podcasts1veganman1961United Kingdoma year ago - Thank you
Really loving this podcast.
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United Statesa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #64 | United States/Science/Earth Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #3 | United Kingdom/Science/Earth Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #18 |  Canada/Science/Earth Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #101 | United Kingdom/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #11 |  Germany/Science/Earth Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #28 |  Italy/Science/Earth Sciences |
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What is Rare Earth about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Environmental storytelling that spans oceans, forests, cities, and the built environment. Across episodes, listeners encounter deep dives into underwater acoustics, climate adaptation, biodiversity, and practical solutions for sustainable living—from retrofitting homes and reshaping transport to rewilding landscapes and pollinator-friendly practices. The show pairs researchers, journalists, and practitioners to unpack complex science, policy, and everyday choices, often balancing urgent environmental challenges with hopeful, hands-on strategies. A notable strength is its breadth and practicality: it surfaces real-world case studies, field reporting, and emerging tech in accessible formats that help listeners understand how science translate... more
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1. Paul Powlesland
2. Laura Clarke
3. Rosa Vásquez Espinoza
4. Sy Montgomery
5. Keith Hiscock
6. Amy Courtney
7. Rowan Hooper
8. April Windle
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