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What On Earth

CBC
Climate Change
Canada
Fossil Fuels
Wildfires
Renewable Energy
British Columbia
Solar Energy
Electric Vehicles
Climate Crisis
Public Health
Flooding
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Nova Scotia
Insurance
Alberta
Trump Administration
Climate Justice
Carbon Tax
Indigenous Rights
Oil and Gas Industry

The climate is changing. So are we. Explore a world of solutions with host Laura Lynch and our team of journalists. We find inspiration in unexpected places, scrutinize new technologies, hold powerful people accountable and join you on the journey to fix this mess. New episodes every Wednesday and Saturday.

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There was booing and calls of bullsh*t during a recent government town hall in Sturgeon County. It’s where tech giant Meta is building its largest data centre outside of the U.S. Locals have a variety of concerns; we’re zooming in on the promise that... more

From the best of What on Earth - Online communities are hunting for items that last. At #BI4L, members crowdsource reviews and recommendations to try to find the “best” version of, well, everything – from blenders to husbands (really). It’s all in an... more

If you’ve breathed in smoke, or worse, had to flee your home this summer, you might be thinking more about our warming world. Grand Chief Stewart Phillip hopes this season of fire translates to climate action. As wildfire tears through his territory,... more

It’s made of mycelium and hemp, it’s better for the earth and it’s now available in Canada. CBC’s Anand Ram introduces us to an American woman who laid her father to rest in one of these biodegradable coffins. And we hear how innovations in green bur... more

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Grand Chief Stewart Phillip
President of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs
Union of BC Indian Chiefs
Episode: Why wildfires have some people furious about fossil fuels
Shachi Kurl
President of the Angus Reid Institute
Angus Reid Institute
Episode: Why wildfires have some people furious about fossil fuels
Marcia Anker
Daughter of Mark Anker, purchaser of the mushroom coffin
Family featured in the story
Episode: Want a climate-friendly burial? Mushrooms may be the answer!
Angie Aquino
President of Canadian Memorial Services
Episode: Want a climate-friendly burial? Mushrooms may be the answer!
Saif Ulhok
Sustainable architect based in Dhaka
Arcadia Education Project (Bangladesh)
Episode: What if your home could float when a flood hits?
Elizabeth English
Professor of architecture at the University of Waterloo; founder/director of the Buoyancy Foundation Project
Buoyancy Foundation Project
Episode: What if your home could float when a flood hits?
Roxanne Batty
Co-creator of Sweet Little Human
Sweet Little Human (Denmark)
Episode: Mother Nature’s angry. But why does she sound like Iggy Pop?
Nicolai Kirk
Co-creator of Sweet Little Human
Sweet Little Human (Denmark)
Episode: Mother Nature’s angry. But why does she sound like Iggy Pop?
Zeke Hausfather
Climate scientist at Berkeley Earth
Berkeley Earth
Episode: Americans want payback for smoky skies. Are they right?

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Laura Lynch
Host of What On Earth; experienced journalist guiding climate storytelling and investigative reporting.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 362 ratings
  • October 19th episode

    I am a big fan of What on Earth - love the staff and that it’s on CBC. The re-freezing arctic ice piece was interesting and inciteful and re-hearing Patti Gonia’s interview was beautiful and also timely as I’ve just discovered Yo Yo Ma’s new podcast with WNYC Our Common Nature - maybe you’ve already got him lined up for future episode - keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    heather3056
    Canada10 months ago
  • Rare insight

    Ever since I heard the episode that interviewed firefighters in Alberta I’ve been a fan. The insight this show provides is rare and valuable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OlgaSpanier
    Canadaa year ago
  • Extremely informative. Interesting.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    KevinTranscona
    a year ago
  • Excellent content

    Interesting and informative. Love listening!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alannamacnevin
    Canadaa year ago
  • Well played.

    Excellent questions and hope for climate business solutions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lauralamcanada
    Canadaa year ago

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Guests and topics are frequently described as credible and informative, with practical climate solutions.
Listeners praise the accessible, hopeful approach to climate topics and the strong host-led storytelling.
Many appreciate the diverse guest mix and on-the-ground reporting that highlights real-world impact.
Some listeners wish for more critical or adversarial interviews on policy and energy transitions.

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Want a climate-friendly burial? Mushrooms may be the answer!
Q: What is the approximate cost comparison between a mushroom coffin and traditional caskets, and what does that imply about the market for green burials?
The mushroom coffin runs around $4,000, which sits between cheaper basic caskets and more expensive ornate options, suggesting a niche but growing market for environmentally focused end-of-life choices.
Want a climate-friendly burial? Mushrooms may be the answer!
Q: First question in the quiz: which has a greater carbon footprint, cremation or conventional burial?
The hosts discuss that cremation generally has a smaller footprint than traditional burials using wood coffins and vaults, though coffin production and cemetery land use complicate the math; in the Paris study, a single burial equates to about 4,000 km of driving (800 kg CO2e), while cremation is around 200 kg CO2e.
How to turn your climate gloom into action
Q: Is it too late to act on climate change, and if not, what does not being too late look like in practical terms?
It's not about staying under a fixed temperature threshold alone; it's about reducing damages and continuing to take action even if we pass certain targets, because incremental action can still significantly reduce harm.
How to turn your climate gloom into action
Q: Hannah, your book offers a critique of the general state of climate communication today. What do you think needs to change in the way that the science community gets its message out?
The science community has raised the alarm effectively, but the conversation now needs to move from merely highlighting the problem to addressing solutions and people's genuine concerns about costs, feasibility, and impacts, such as mining, waste, and land use.
A quick, low-cost DIY solution to improve indoor air quality
Q: How affordable is this unit compared to replacement filters for store-bought units?
Replacing filters for DIY units costs around 25 dollars, versus hundreds of dollars for traditional HEPA units, making it much more economical over time.

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The show centers on climate solutions and real-world action, mixing on-the-ground reporting with interviews that cover policy, technology, and community resilience. Recurring themes include adaptation to climate risks, energy transitions, and Indigenous rights, with episodes that spotlight wildfire defense, electric mobility, climate storytelling, and youth activism. Its strength lies in translating complex climate topics into accessible, human-scale narratives anchored in Canadian contexts, while also weaving global perspectives and fresh voices through diverse guests.

A notable strength is the breadth of coverage—from technical risk assessments and infrastructure projects to health impacts and environmental justice—delivering practical t... more

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2. Shachi Kurl
3. Marcia Anker
4. Angie Aquino
5. Saif Ulhok
6. Elizabeth English
7. Roxanne Batty
8. Nicolai Kirk

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