
Environmental 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 | 56 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Earth SciencesScience | |||

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
150 years ago the British research ship Challenger returned from a three and a half year voyage that changed the world. Plucking species from every ocean, at depths never explored before, the Challenger kick-started the science of oceanography and pa... more
What does the arrival of winter mean for plants and animals? In this programme Tom Heap and Helen Czerski find out how wildlife survives the freezing temperatures and short days of the winter months. In a time of climate change, they also ask how war... more
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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 ??
An excellent program.
Sad to say I can’t trust any BBC programmes anymore.
Really loving this podcast.
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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This podcast focuses on critical environmental issues and wildlife, providing in-depth discussions that highlight current scientific insights and community stories. The hosts engage with diverse guests such as ecologists, fashion experts, scientists, and urban planners, addressing topics ranging from climate change and sustainability in the fashion industry to innovative urban transportation solutions and urban wildlife. A distinctive feature of the content is its blend of practical solutions with celebratory narratives about nature, emphasizing the importance of preserving the environment and the various challenges faced in this endeavor. Throughout episodes, listeners are encouraged to reflect on their relationship with nature and the pra... more
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Recent guests on Rare Earth include:
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2. Hugh Warwick
3. Val McDermid
4. John Hammond
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7. Siân Moxon
8. Chris Fitch
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