Living Planet
Episodes
Could ocean viruses be used for carbon capture?
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A handful of sea water contains more than 50 million viruses. But they’re nothing to be afraid of, at least where human health is concerned. In fact...
Where do all the flowers come from?
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Roses are red, cornflowers are blue. Most flowers are grown on a different continent, what's it to you? There’s nothing quite like the gift of cut f...
Quick update – Living Planet gets a refresh
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We've been busy behind the scenes tweaking and updating the Living Planet podcast and we're finally ready to let you in on a few of our secrets!
Reviving repair culture
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We generate so much e-waste per year that we could easily fill enough garbage trucks to circle the globe. In this episode we learn about innovative so...
What's better – electric or combustion cars?
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the road to a carbon-free future, a lot of drivers are facing a tough dilemma: Is it worth switching to an electric car if the gas-powered car I ha...
Introducing: Feet in 2 Worlds
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are sharing an episode from Feet in 2 Worlds — a project that brings the work of immigrant journalists to online news sites, podcasts, ...
Learning from your local stream
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's no secret that humans have a deep and abiding relationship with water. Whether the ocean, lakes or rivers, we often go in search of, and take gre...
The hidden toll of roadkill
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For a staggering number of animals each year, roads are a dead end. Yet most of us barely give roadkill a second glance. But it's time we ought to. Be...
The evolution of our plastic dependency
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plastics have only been around for a little over a century. But in that time, they've become a huge part of our lives and a growing burden for the env...
A mercurial problem
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mercury’s a known pollutant in fish, but did you know one of the biggest mercury emitters is actually small-scale gold mining? From sunken ships to ...
Illegal bushmeat trade
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From customs clashes to biodiversity threats and cultural cravings, the illegal bushmeat trade is affecting health and wildlife conservation across co...
What's better – cotton or polyester clothing?
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you torn over your clothing's environmental impact? From resource-intensive production methods to consumer behaviors, explore the complexities sha...
An ode to the crow
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A familiar bird that is as clever as it is cunning, sadly the crow is often dismissed as merely a ruthless menace or an unwelcome alarm clock. But if ...
What's better – contact lenses or glasses?
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It seems like glasses would be the obvious eco-friendly choice, but not so fast! The answer is both fascinating and a bit mind boggling. Get ready for...
The iron grip of Brazil's mining industry
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brazil's iron ore industry is a vital economic asset but it has devastating environmental consequences. In this episode we delve into the challenges f...
What's better – tea or coffee?
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered about the eco-story behind your daily brew? Join us as we spill the beans on the environmental impact of tea & coffee, from...
What's better – paper or plastic?
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Plastic or paper packaging. The more environmentally friendly option seems obvious, right? But concealed within this deceptively simple choice between...
What's better – e-readers or paper books?
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever find yourself stumped by a seemingly simple choice between two things because you're not sure which would be better for the environment? L...
The memory of trees
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How often do you stop to really look at the trees in your neighborhood or in your local park? To observe their details and feel their presence? Though...
We need to talk about farmers and mental health
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recent studies say mental health is in decline among farmers, and they say climate policy is partially to blame. We spoke with German farmers and expe...
The truly amazing world of fungi
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When you hear the word fungus, what comes to mind? Maybe you're thinking about those semi-circular growths on tree trunks in the forest, or some mold ...
If you love salmon, you might want to listen to this...
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From farmed salmon with open wounds and lice-infested bodies, to the dangers of mating between wild salmon and its farmed counterpart after thousands ...
Why this 3D-printed house could be a gamechanger
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, a deep dive into the fascinating story behind a 3D-printed house made entirely of bio-based materials. We spoke with people behind BioHome ...
Is recycling really the answer to the plastic crisis?
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Globally only 9% of all plastic waste is recycled. But why is that rate so low? On this week's episode of Living Planet, we're airing an episode from ...