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What On Earth

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Climate Change
Heat Pumps
Coral Reefs
Wildfire Smoke
Sumas Lake
Drought
Alaska Carbon Reduction Fund
Voting Age
Water Crisis
Bird Feeders
Wildfires
Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival
Green Careers
Heat Stress In Schools
Plastic Waste
Cloud Seeding
Roadkill
Wildlife
Sustainable Practices
Solar Power

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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They popularized, "OK, boomer" but when it comes to climate action, some Gen Z activists find they actually have much in common with their baby boomer counterparts. What On Earth columnist Aishwarya Puttur recently joined the Sue Big Oil campaign. Wh... more

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Steven Guilbeault made room for compromise when he switched from climate activist to government minister. He was okay with that. Until Prime Minister Mark Carney signed an agreement with Alberta that Guilbeault says went too far. In a frank interview... more

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JP Tasker
Senior reporter on Parliament Hill for the CBC.
CBC
Episode: Whatever happened to phasing out fossil fuels?
Andrea Cardoso
Teaches environmental and ecological economics at the Universidad de Magdalena in Santa Marta, Colombia.
Universidad de Magdalena
Episode: Whatever happened to phasing out fossil fuels?
Marsya Ancker
Daughter of Mark Ancker and advocate for green burials
Episode: Soft, squishy, huggable: who’s choosing a mushroom coffin?
Bob Hendricks
Inventor of the Loop Living Cocoon
Loop Biotech
Episode: Soft, squishy, huggable: who’s choosing a mushroom coffin?
Laura Cameron
Former policy advisor with the Institute for Sustainable Development, now works with Climate Action Team Manitoba
Climate Action Team Manitoba
Episode: Is a ‘grand bargain’ for Alberta a bad deal for the climate?
Deborah Yedlin
President and CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce
Calgary Chamber of Commerce
Episode: Is a ‘grand bargain’ for Alberta a bad deal for the climate?
Cardinal Michael Cherney
Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development at the Holy See.
Catholic Church
Episode: Pope Leo, a climate ‘action hero’? The Terminator thinks so.
Ibrahim Ustamir
Environmental philosopher at the American Islamic College.
American Islamic College
Episode: Pope Leo, a climate ‘action hero’? The Terminator thinks so.
Tim Nash
President and founder of Good Investing and Financial Planners, assisting over 10,000 Canadians in value-based investing.
Good Investing
Episode: Can you actually invest green and make money?

Host

Laura Lynch
Host with a profound expertise in environmental journalism, focusing on climate issues and solutions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 336 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
    Canada2 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
    Canada5 months ago
  • Extremely informative. Interesting.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    KevinTranscona
    9 months ago
  • Excellent content

    Interesting and informative. Love listening!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alannamacnevin
    Canada9 months ago
  • Well played.

    Excellent questions and hope for climate business solutions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lauralamcanada
    Canada10 months ago

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Many commend the host's ability to ask critical questions and navigate complex discussions on environmental topics.
Listeners find the content both informative and engaging, appreciating the diverse perspectives on climate solutions.
Critiques include some dissatisfaction with the focus on certain themes and the desire for a broader exploration of issues like population impact on climate.
Audience feedback suggests that the podcast serves as a source of inspiration and motivation for those looking to make a positive change in their lives regarding sustainability.
Reviews highlight a blend of hope and realism in tackling climate issues, with a notable emphasis on actionable solutions and community engagement.

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#211
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#189
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Gen Z and baby boomers take on Big Oil
Q: What do you think the goal of the campaign 'Sue Big Oil' is?
The campaign aims to hold major fossil fuel companies accountable through a class action lawsuit by local governments against the world's largest polluters.
Whatever happened to phasing out fossil fuels?
Q: What is the significance of Colombia's transition away from fossil fuels?
Andrea Cardoso emphasizes the need for economic diversification and the importance of addressing environmental justice as Colombia shifts from coal dependency.
Whatever happened to phasing out fossil fuels?
Q: Can you take us through exactly what Mark Carney and Danielle Smith have agreed to today?
JP Tasker explains the landmark agreement allowing a new bitumen pipeline to proceed, exempting it from certain environmental regulations.
Is a ‘grand bargain’ for Alberta a bad deal for the climate?
Q: What do you think about the combination of a pipeline and carbon capture?
If the project is linked to a new pipeline, it wouldn't really help Canada's emissions goals.
Is a ‘grand bargain’ for Alberta a bad deal for the climate?
Q: What did you find about the effectiveness of carbon capture in reducing emissions?
It only aims to reduce upstream emissions, which account for about 15% of the life cycle emissions from a barrel of oil.

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What is What On Earth about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the multifaceted challenges posed by climate change, the series is dedicated to exploring innovative solutions and perspectives from various stakeholders. Each episode features a blend of expert insights, personal anecdotes, and critical discussions on pressing topics such as carbon capture, fossil fuel dependency, food waste, and climate justice, aiming to engage listeners in a meaningful dialogue about environmental issues. Uniquely, the host leverages journalism to scrutinize powerful interests, ensuring a balance between hopeful narratives and critical analysis of the systems underpinning climate impacts. Potential listeners who are passionate about sustainability, environmental policy, and community initiatives will likely ... more

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5. Laura Cameron
6. Deborah Yedlin
7. Cardinal Michael Cherney
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