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What On Earth

CBC
Climate Change
Canada
Fossil Fuels
Wildfires
Renewable Energy
British Columbia
Solar Energy
Electric Vehicles
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Climate Crisis
Public Health
Flooding
Nova Scotia
Insurance
Alberta
Trump Administration
Carbon Tax
Climate Justice
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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What On Earth will continue, but host Laura Lynch is moving on. For the last six years, Laura has brought you climate solutions stories, and before that she covered world events for decades, including the 9/11 attacks and the Arab Spring. Now, Laura ... more

Laura heads out on a boat, searching for grey whales. Plot twist: they find her. We hear why scientists are sounding the alarm about the fate of these massive mammals, and why they think climate change is part of the problem. But researchers and comm... more

Cindy MacDougall calls herself a climate change casualty. If it wasn’t for her husband’s quick action during the 2021 Western Canada heat dome, she might not have survived the disaster. Still, her heart is permanently damaged. We hear what happened, ... more

Years after working in smoky, sooty conditions controlling fires, workers can experience the adverse health effects of the job. Proving the link can be difficult. But now in British Columbia, wildland firefighters are getting early cancer screening a... more

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Jim Darling
World-renowned whale biologist
Independent researcher, based in Tofino
Episode: Face to face with the disappearing whales
Giselle Maria Martin
Guardian with the Tloquiat First Nation
Tloquiat First Nation
Episode: Face to face with the disappearing whales
Dan Law
Mayor of Tofino
Tofino municipal government
Episode: Face to face with the disappearing whales
Cindy MacDougall
Heat Dome survivor and author
CBC What On Earth
Episode: Five years after the deadly heat dome, are we any safer?
Shauna Sylvester
Founder of Urban Climate Leadership
Urban Climate Leadership
Episode: Five years after the deadly heat dome, are we any safer?
Drew Lichty
Occupational Hygienist with Thompson Rivers University
Thompson Rivers University; BC Wildfire Service
Episode: How to protect wildland firefighters from cancer risk
Sebastian Kalos
Former wildland firefighter; VP of the BC General Employees Union
BC General Employees' Union
Episode: How to protect wildland firefighters from cancer risk
Misty Van Poppta
Member of the BC Legislature
BC Legislature
Episode: How to protect wildland firefighters from cancer risk
Scott Wykenthal
Professor of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health
McGill University
Episode: How to protect wildland firefighters from cancer risk

Host

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

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 359 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
    Canada8 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

Listeners Say

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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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#205
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Apple Podcasts
#235
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Should you tattle on your neighbour in the name of climate?
Q: What should people do if they see someone watering during restrictions?
The hosts and regional official emphasise public education and enforcement: report infractions, understand stage-three rules, and participate in the broader conservation effort.
Here’s your fire season forecast
Q: What would a Canadian FEMA-like agency look like and what would it do?
A centralized forecasting and resource-movements hub for multiple hazards (fire, floods, earthquakes) that enables proactive emergency response and more timely cross-jurisdictional support.
Here’s your fire season forecast
Q: What is the Canada Fire Weather Outlook and why is it important?
It's a five-to-ten day forecast for fire weather designed as the first step in an early warning system to help authorities pre-position resources and distinguish between unwanted fires and those that can be monitored.
Here’s your fire season forecast
Q: So Mike, you have been watching wildfires for a long time. How have fires changed in the context of climate change?
Mike describes longer, more intense fire seasons, with recent years showing record temperatures and larger areas burned, shifting the baseline expectations for fire activity.
Why can’t more Canadian kids ride electric school buses?
Q: What about following on another aspect of the new policy on EVs, which is opening up to a limited number of cheaper Chinese manufactured vehicles?
The discussion notes this is not currently on the table, but policymakers are considering job creation in Canada and keeping domestic manufacturing robust while evaluating cost and supply options.

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

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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1. Jim Darling
2. Giselle Maria Martin
3. Dan Law
4. Cindy MacDougall
5. Shauna Sylvester
6. Drew Lichty
7. Sebastian Kalos
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