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The Climate Question

BBC World Service
Climate Change
Global Warming
Tidal Energy
Clean Energy Investment
Renewable Energy
COP28
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Coral Reefs
Nature-Based Solutions
COP Conferences
Climate Justice
Deforestation
Sustainable Aviation Fuels
Marine Heatwave
El Nino
Paris Agreement
Fossil Fuels
Food Security
Mental Health
Youth Activism

Why we find it so hard to save our own planet, and how we might change that.

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What can ice cores tell us about the atmosphere millions of years ago?

These cylinders of ice, drilled from glaciers and ice sheets around the world, preserve precious clues about our changing climate and records such as rainfall, temperature and g... more

Graihagh Jackson and the BBC’s former Global Health Correspondent Tulip Mazumdar investigate how extreme heat, fuelled by climate change, is affecting pregnant women in India. In the southern state of Tamil Nadu, Tulip hears the heart-breaking storie... more

When people talk about tipping points in the climate, it’s usually bad news – the irreversible melting of ice sheets or the collapse of rainforests. But could there be positive tipping points too, moments where climate solutions break through and spr... more

Africa gets a world beating amount of sunshine — but has just 1% of the world’s solar panels.

Over half the continent still lives without electricity, stalling progress and holding back people’s lives. But change may be coming — thanks to a surge i... more

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Recent Guests

Tim Lenton
Professor of Climate Change at the University of Exeter and author of a new book.
University of Exeter
Episode: Will the switch to green technology become unstoppable?
Professor Reggie DesRoches
President of Rice University and a natural hazards engineering specialist
Rice University
Episode: Can we build a world where hurricanes can't kill?
Ione Wells
South America correspondent for BBC News
BBC News
Episode: Is Brazil doing enough to protect the Amazon?
Caroline Davies
Pakistan correspondent for BBC News
BBC News
Episode: How do we fight the risks of melting glaciers?
Zubair Ahmed
Speaker from the Disaster Management Authority in Pakistan
Disaster Management Authority
Episode: How do we fight the risks of melting glaciers?
Sultan Ali
74-year-old flood survivor
Episode: How do we fight the risks of melting glaciers?
Tina Steggy
Climate Envoy for the Republic of the Marshall Islands
Government of the Marshall Islands
Episode: How do we save the world's small islands?
Dr. Rosanne Martyr
Senior scientist specializing in adaptation coastal vulnerability at Climate Analytics
Climate Analytics
Episode: How do we save the world's small islands?
Laura Bicker
BBC's China correspondent who reports on rare earth mining
BBC
Episode: Is the race for rare earths good for the planet?

Hosts

Graihagh Jackson
Host of The Climate Question
Jordan Dunbar
Co-host of The Climate Question

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Still going strong

    Been listening since the start in 2020, and the podcast is still going strong.

    Informative episodes explain individual subjects, which are dotted around the world. This is done through facts and interviews with those affected, often told by local journalists and experts. And the local is tied to the global picture of climate change and its effects, helping you understand the big picture. It works really well.

    Interspersed with episodes on news, Q&A, and conferences, the podcast helps you unders... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DarkDylar
    Netherlands7 months ago
  • THE podcast about climate change

    If you’re curious about climate change and yearning to learn about how you can fight it - then THIS is the podcast for you. Produced well with amazing stories!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SalamanBizTu
    United States7 months ago
  • hole in the wall for passive cooling

    … or rather two: put in the right places as witnessed personally in Kerala/India decades ago; and (to follow up on Hassan’s conclusions):

    none of this is either impossible or unaffordable (nor is it magic belief); it’s really about courage to have a closer look at what has worked and may be repurposed for modern cities, even beautiful as we have just heard about Cairo’s legacy; more often than not invisible until we enquire (as I happened to do in response to passive cooling when no one else se... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    carnaticstudent
    Netherlandsa year ago
  • Lies from state sponsored propagandists.

    Podcast Addict
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    Langton
    2 years ago
  • Another carnist COP-out

    Graihagh Jackson & Justin Rowlatt do a lot of good climate journalism. That made the latest Q&A episode so disappointing in its underplaying of the significant impact of animal products on climate change & the big benefit of switching away from consumption of these harmful (for personal health & the animals themselves as well as climate & nature) foods. Also, the misinformation given about alleged nutritional benefits of meat consumption for developing countries ignored the major deficiencies in... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Leafn4give
    United Kingdom2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Some listeners express a desire for deeper dives into technical details and critiques of simplifications in the discussions.
The podcast offers a wealth of information about climate change from multiple perspectives, making complex topics accessible to all listeners.
Many appreciate the engaging hosts and the positive tone that balances the urgency of climate issues with actionable hope.

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#172
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#88
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#89
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#155
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Talking Points

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Will the switch to green technology become unstoppable?
Q: How would a tipping point happen when it comes to something like diet?
Cultural identity deeply impacts diet change; however, there are trends of declining meat consumption in wealthy nations.
Will the switch to green technology become unstoppable?
Q: How important is it for governments to mandate new clean technology?
Mandates create necessity for innovation and can phase out fossil fuels, ensuring technology advancement.
Will the switch to green technology become unstoppable?
Q: What are the factors that help tip that chair over?
Factors include learning by doing in technology production, leading to economies of scale, making renewable energy more attractive.
Will there be a solar power boom in Africa?
Q: What would three things help scale up solar power across the continent?
To scale up solar, we need easier investment access, better technical infrastructure, and to create energy demand in Africa.
Can we build a world where hurricanes can't kill?
Q: What advice would you give to poorer countries regarding infrastructure and disaster response?
Focus on education about building materials and practice emergency responses to disasters, which can be as crucial as strong infrastructure.

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A comprehensive exploration of climate change and its multifaceted impacts on the planet is featured prominently, with discussions centering on potential solutions, innovative technologies, and real-life case studies from around the world. The content emphasizes the importance of community engagement and policy changes, with topics ranging from renewable energy developments, the significance of biodiversity, to the effects of climate change on health and infrastructure. Listeners are likely to appreciate thoughtful interviews with experts, personal stories from those affected, and actionable insights that aim to inspire proactive approaches to facing climate challenges.

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Recent guests on The Climate Question include:

1. Tim Lenton
2. Professor Reggie DesRoches
3. Ione Wells
4. Caroline Davies
5. Zubair Ahmed
6. Sultan Ali
7. Tina Steggy
8. Dr. Rosanne Martyr

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