Rephonic
Artwork for The Climate Question

The Climate Question

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

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

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes286Founded5 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
TechnologyScience

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Climate Question

Latest Episodes

Methane is much more powerful than carbon dioxide and emissions are still rising. So what can we do to tackle the human-made sources of this greenhouse gas? And could this buy us time to get to grips with climate change?

It's a topic which many Clim... more

China is installing solar panels and wind turbines so fast that its greenhouse gases emissions may now have peaked. If this trend is confirmed, it would be a major milestone in the fight against climate change because China is the world's largest pol... more

Winter sport depends on one thing that is becoming less reliable each year: snow. As temperatures rise, glaciers are retreating, seasons are shifting, and lower-elevation resorts are struggling to guarantee consistent conditions.

Hosts Graihagh Jack... more

Fear, anxiety, sadness, anger, dread and powerlessness are some of the many emotions associated with what’s called climate anxiety.

A global survey of 10,000 young people aged between 16–25 years, found that 60% were very worried about climate chan... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Unexpected Elements
Unexpected ElementsBBC World Service
Science Weekly
Science WeeklyThe Guardian
The Inquiry
The InquiryBBC World Service
More or Less
More or LessBBC Radio 4

Recent Guests

Chemmy Alcott
Former British alpine skier and Olympian as well as presenter of the BBC Ski Sunday program
BBC
Episode: Can winter sports survive a warming world?
Professor Daniel Scott
Researcher at the University of Waterloo and leading expert on climate change and winter tourism
University of Waterloo
Episode: Can winter sports survive a warming world?
Kate Marvel
Climate scientist, astrophysicist, cosmologist, and world expert in clouds
NASA
Episode: How hot could the planet get?
Anjani Trivedi
Global business correspondent at The Economist and expert on electric vehicles and batteries.
The Economist
Episode: Are SUVs becoming a climate problem?
Theo Leggett
International business correspondent at BBC.
BBC
Episode: Are SUVs becoming a climate problem?
Adam Levy
Climate scientist and YouTuber known as ClimateAdam.
Not mentioned
Episode: Are there any quick fixes to the climate crisis?
Radhika Khosla
Urban climatologist and associate professor at Oxford's Smith School.
Oxford University
Episode: Are there any quick fixes to the climate crisis?
Victoria Gill
Science and Climate Correspondent for BBC News
BBC News
Episode: What can whales tell us about climate change?
Helen Czerski
Oceanographer and physicist at University College London, author of The Blue Machine, How the Ocean Shapes Our World.
University College London
Episode: What does the ocean do for us and the planet?

Hosts

Graihagh Jackson
Host of discussions focusing on climate-related topics and presenting various perspectives from experts in the field.
Jordan Dunbar
Co-host providing insights and engaging with guests on various climate change issues and discussions.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • The climate question

    Excellent podcast, thank you everyone for honesty.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sue in Australia
    Australiaa month ago
  • Stop treating your listeners like idiots

    We don’t need a reminder every five minutes that we are “still listening to The Climate Question”. It feels patronising.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    passy1337
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • 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
    Netherlandsa year 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 Statesa year 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
    Netherlands2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

There are mixed feelings about the tone and delivery of the episodes, with some requesting a more serious approach to certain topics without the lightheartedness.
Listeners appreciate the well-researched and informative content that breaks down complex climate issues into accessible discussions.
The hosts' ability to balance hopefulness with the seriousness of climate change resonates well with audiences, making the podcast enjoyable to listen to.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#141
United States/Science
Apple Podcasts
#89
United Kingdom/Science
Apple Podcasts
#180
Canada/Science
Apple Podcasts
#47
Italy/Science
Apple Podcasts
#61
Australia/Science
Apple Podcasts
#231
Germany/Science

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

What is climate anxiety and how can you cope with it?
Q: What would be your number one solution to climate anxiety?
The community aspect is crucial, as it creates a sense of belonging and shared values.
What is climate anxiety and how can you cope with it?
Q: Svetlana, how did you manage to come out of that phase of anxiety and do something useful?
I came from the knowledge that if I'm stationary, there cannot be any change, and community change is impactful.
How hot could the planet get?
Q: What do those projections tell us then about how hot the Earth might get?
The biggest uncertainty in how hot the planet will get, is what human beings are going to do.
How hot could the planet get?
Q: But Kate, if I may push back a little bit on that, surely we need to know the trajectory we're heading in, in order to adapt.
You know, I am very pro-science. I am very pro-doing science, figuring out how the Earth works.
How hot could the planet get?
Q: Kate, what are climate models and how do they work?
A climate model is basically everything that we know about the physics and the chemistry of how the world works, translated into equations and solved on big supercomputers.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About The Climate Question

What is The Climate Question about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused on the multifaceted issues surrounding climate change, this podcast tackles a wide array of topics, including renewable energy, the impact of climate anxiety, and the intricate relationship between human activity and the natural world. Through engaging discussions with experts from various fields such as climate science, environmental journalism, and policy-making, the series highlights both the challenges and solutions necessary to address the climate crisis. Episodes examine the implications of choices we make today on future generations and explore real-world examples, making complex subjects accessible to a broad audience. Unique to this podcast is its ability to blend factual reporting with personal narratives, offering listene... more

Where can I find podcast stats for The Climate Question?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Climate Question. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Climate Question and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does The Climate Question get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Climate Question, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for The Climate Question?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Climate Question, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does The Climate Question have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The Climate Question has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to The Climate Question?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The Climate Question:

1. BBC Inside Science
2. Unexpected Elements
3. Science Weekly
4. The Inquiry
5. More or Less

How many episodes of The Climate Question are there?

The Climate Question launched 5 years ago and published 286 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact The Climate Question?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for The Climate Question?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Climate Question from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The Climate Question?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Climate Question. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on The Climate Question?

Recent guests on The Climate Question include:

1. Chemmy Alcott
2. Professor Daniel Scott
3. Kate Marvel
4. Anjani Trivedi
5. Theo Leggett
6. Adam Levy
7. Radhika Khosla
8. Victoria Gill

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days