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 | 58 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceEarth Sciences | |||
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The 2026 World Cup is expected to be the most environmentally costly yet. But are there alternative models that provide sporting thrills without the carbon cost?
Helen Czerski and Qasa Alom consider the climate impact of the biggest events and the i... more
President Trump has been very clear in his views on climate change but how much of his rhetoric will have real impacts on the environment in the US and worldwide? Tom Heap and Helen Czerski are joined by an expert panel to examine the consequences fo... more
Plunge into the chilly embrace of the UK's lakes and you enter troubled waters. They're a place for recreation and an inspiration for our greatest poets but they're also on the frontline in the battle against pollution. The biggest lake in the Britis... more
This year London Zoological Society marks its 200th anniversary. Established in 1826, today it has around 8000 animals and claims to be "the original scientific zoo". In this programme, Helen Czerski and Tom Heap look back at the role of zoos across ... more
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- 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 Kingdom4 months ago - Very positive
An excellent program.
Apple Podcasts5WxfzmUnited Kingdom5 months ago - Don’t trust any BBC programmes
Sad to say I can’t trust any BBC programmes anymore.
Apple Podcasts1veganman1961United Kingdom7 months ago - Thank you
Really loving this podcast.
Apple Podcasts5kristi history
United States9 months ago - Absolutely Love This Show
I love ‘Rare Earth’ which looks at both sides of each story and also reminds me of the progress being made which is something I often need. Its easy to be brought down by negative press around the environment but the presenters here do a great job of putting reality and balance to each subject. Keep it up BBC - this is what 2/3 of us want - according to the last episode!
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Apple Podcasts | #28 | United States/Science/Earth Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #2 | United Kingdom/Science/Earth Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #35 |  Canada/Science/Earth Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #40 | United Kingdom/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #5 |  Italy/Science/Earth Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #8 |  Germany/Science/Earth Sciences |
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A thoughtful and accessible exploration of environmental issues, biodiversity, climate, and sustainable living. Episodes mix on-the-ground reporting, expert interviews, and debates that illuminate how science, policy, and everyday choices intersect with the natural world. The show frequently features researchers, conservationists, authors, and policymakers, offering practical insights on topics from zoos and urban wildlife to climate action and sustainable design. Its strength lies in balancing rigorous analysis with human-interest storytelling, aiming to make complex environmental topics understandable and relevant to a broad audience.
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Rare Earth launched 2 years ago and published 58 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Rare Earth include:
1. Simon Evans
2. Laura Patterson
3. Elizabeth Bomberg
4. Anna Jones
5. Penny Johns
6. Amy-Jane Beer
7. Rachel Salvage
8. Brian Zimmerman
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