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 | 64 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Earth SciencesScience | |||
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Is there any true wilderness left on our planet? Tom Heap and Helen Czerski consider the fear and fascination of the wild. They're joined by the writer Cal Flyn who has spent the last few years travelling the world in search of wilderness for her new... more
How can Britain- and the world- prepare itself for extreme heat? Tom Heap and Helen Czerski hear from the experts and from the people facing up to the hottest temperatures on the planet.
David Shukman, former BBC Science Editor asks how Britain shou... more
Amphibians are the most threatened type of vertebrates on the planet since the dinosaurs- and some of the most fascinating. Tom Heap and Helen Czerski are joined by a panel of amphibi-fans to celebrate the very best in frogs, toads, newts and salaman... more
Is the conflict in Iran, with its knock-on effect on oil supplies, accelerating the shift away from fossil fuels? Tom Heap and Helen Czerski debate the issues with a panel of experts: Josh Gabbatiss from the environmental journalism website Carbon Br... 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 Kingdom7 months ago - Very positive
An excellent program.
Apple Podcasts5WxfzmUnited Kingdom7 months ago - Don’t trust any BBC programmes
Sad to say I can’t trust any BBC programmes anymore.
Apple Podcasts1veganman1961United Kingdom10 months ago - Thank you
Really loving this podcast.
Apple Podcasts5kristi history
United Statesa year 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!
Apple Podcasts5Horner1412United Kingdoma year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #22 | United States/Science/Earth Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #2 | United Kingdom/Science/Earth Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #4 |  Canada/Science/Earth Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #55 | United Kingdom/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #114 | Canada/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #8 |  France/Science/Earth Sciences |
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What is Rare Earth about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show examines environmental science, policy, and real-world impacts of climate change through a thoughtful, solutions-minded lens. Episodes blend expert reporting, field voices, and science communication to unpack hot topics like extreme heat, wildlife conservation, energy transitions, and sustainable urban living. A notable trait is its habit of pairing researchers with practitioners and journalists to ground big-picture issues in practical action, from heat action plans to soil health and sustainable fashion. The format tends to mix in-depth dialogue with live demonstrations and field reports, making complex topics accessible without sacrificing rigor. Potential listeners who enjoy balanced, evidence-based conversations about how sci... more
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Recent guests on Rare Earth include:
1. David Shukman
2. Chandni Singh
3. Alex Riley
4. Nikita Yadav
5. Matthew Paul
6. Barkha Subba
7. Marina Kameni
8. Jeff Streicher
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