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What On Earth

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

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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Twelve-year-old Kiké Dueck once had such bad climate anxiety that they didn’t want to eat or go to school. But then they found a solution. Kiké got involved in lobbying Regina city hall for greener transit and even joined a legal case to try to stop ... more

Ten years ago this month the Horse River Wildfire burned through Fort McMurray and into the Canadian consciousness. We hear why experts say it’s the fire that taught us nowhere is safe, even busy urban centres. And, from the best of What On Earth: Th... more

Hop on board an electric school bus in Richmond B.C. and meet a driver who says “once you start driving them, you don’t want to go back.” So why aren’t more kids across Canada riding to school on these quieter and cleaner buses? Producer Nick Logan t... more

Backcountry skier Hannah Hughes realized she couldn’t fight the wall of snow when it hit her. She survived but the experience has her rethinking her relationship with risk, and she isn’t alone. The 2025-2026 ski season has been a brutal year for aval... more

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Hannah Hughes
Backcountry skier and avalanche survivor (Whistler area)
Episode: Here’s how it feels to get caught in an avalanche
Michelle Kaditz
Avalanche survivor, 2018 Banff National Park incident
Episode: Here’s how it feels to get caught in an avalanche
Ken Wiley
Lead guide and longtime backcountry ski guide, later training professional
Archetypal (training company)
Episode: Here’s how it feels to get caught in an avalanche
Pascal Hageli
Associate professor, Avalanche Research Program, SFU (and future role at Swiss Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research)
Simon Fraser University; Swiss Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research
Episode: Here’s how it feels to get caught in an avalanche
Grant Statham
Avalanche forecaster, Parks Canada
Parks Canada
Episode: Here’s how it feels to get caught in an avalanche
Sanjana Sekhar
Writer, narrative strategist and former documentary filmmaker
Climate Spring
Episode: Goodbye, dystopia. Hello, 'thrutopia'
Lucy Stone
Founder and lead of Climate Spring
Climate Spring
Episode: Goodbye, dystopia. Hello, 'thrutopia'
Ariel Ts'ekwi-Durange
Founder of The Woven Project and Indigenous Climate Action
The Woven Project/Indigenous Climate Action
Episode: A ‘breath of hope’ in the climate fight
Lea Temper
Physician and representative of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE)
CAPE
Episode: A ‘breath of hope’ in the climate fight

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Laura Lynch
Host of What On Earth

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 351 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
    Canada7 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
    Canada10 months 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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Some critics want deeper investigative angles and broader policy critique.
Fans value credible guest lineups and well-structured, solution-oriented conversations.
Listeners praise accessible climate storytelling with actionable takeaways.

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A ‘breath of hope’ in the climate fight
Q: What concrete solutions and changes did you expect this conference to achieve?
Ariel discusses the need for meaningful participation of Indigenous peoples, an end to false solutions, and a shift away from fossil fuels through governance and policy changes that respect Indigenous rights and life on the planet.
A ‘breath of hope’ in the climate fight
Q: So Ariel, before we get too far in, can you please introduce yourself?
Ariel introduces herself as a member of the Athabasca Chippewa First Nation, founder of The Woven Project and Indigenous Climate Action, and outlines her community leadership and connection to Indigenous rights within the climate talks.
Critics say the math isn’t mathing on Ottawa’s climate plans
Q: How does the government plan to meet its target year after year, and what are the concrete steps for next year?
The plan involves strengthening the industrial carbon price, expanding investment tax credits, advancing major projects like high-speed rail, and continuing to implement methane regulations while building out electrification and a stronger grid.
Critics say the math isn’t mathing on Ottawa’s climate plans
Q: What technology is there that's proven to work at scale and ready to go to cut emissions while expanding the oil and gas industry?
Canada has a range of clean-tech capabilities, including methane detection, monitoring, carbon capture, and advances in electric vehicles and grid improvements, and the approach is to use a mix of tools rather than rely on a single solution.
Can baby coral nurseries rescue reefs from climate change?
Q: When did Mauritius realize they had to jump in and do something about the coral reefs, and what difference has the funding made?
Meera Konjul describes the 1998 bleaching event as a turning point, the need to build resilience and restore reefs, and notes that funding from the UNDP has supported land-based nurseries and capacity building, while expanding restoration scale and local involvement.

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The show centers climate and energy topics through solution-focused conversations, balancing rigorous reporting with accessible explanations. Episodes frequently explore policy shifts, climate science, and real-world impacts, often featuring researchers, advocates, journalists, and industry observers who illuminate how ideas translate into action. A notable strength is translating complex topics into practical implications for everyday listeners, from EV adoption and air quality to conservation economics and Indigenous perspectives. The program often combines on-the-ground voices with data-driven context, making it useful for listeners seeking both understanding and tangible steps toward progress.

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2. Michelle Kaditz
3. Ken Wiley
4. Pascal Hageli
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6. Sanjana Sekhar
7. Lucy Stone
8. Ariel Ts'ekwi-Durange

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