Esme Stallard, a BBC Climate Reporter, reveals alarming insights from the latest UN report on sea level rise, emphasizing the impact on vulnerable Pacific islands. Will Grant shares a lively account of Mexico's new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, an environmental scientist, and her ambitious sustainability plans. Meanwhile, the podcast dives into the chocolate crisis in Ivory Coast, where climate change has driven cocoa prices soaring. The discussion highlights the challenges faced by farmers and the urgent need for supportive measures.

BBC reporters Esme Stallard, Joe Crowley, and Pria Rai discuss the increase in sewage spills in England's waterways and the Competition and Markets Authority's efforts to combat 'greenwashing' by fashion companies. Topics include sewage overflow statistics, environmental impacts, challenges in sewage monitoring, and the scrutiny of sustainability claims in the fashion industry.