
Living Planet
Looking to reconnect with nature? Want to make better decisions for the health of the planet? Every Friday, Living Planet brings you the stories, facts and debates on the key environmental issues of our time.
Latest episodes

Apr 18, 2025 • 43min
Who's paying for the next hurricane?
In this episode, we head to Miami - where vibrant nightlife, sunshine, and storm surges collide. As hurricanes intensify and insurers pull out, the cost of living in paradise is becoming impossible to ignore. Who foots the bill for extreme weather, and how do we keep from going broke? One new Florida community might hold some of the answers. This is Part 1 of our series The Cost of Climate Change.

Apr 11, 2025 • 15min
Coming soon: The true cost of climate change
Ever notice how debates about the cost of climate change tend to focus on how green policies are too expensive – and less about the huge bill we’ll all face the longer we fail to act? That’s exactly what our new five-part series will be exploring, starting April 18. Here's a taste of what to expect.

Apr 4, 2025 • 36min
Are PFAS affecting you? What you should know
PFAS, or "forever chemicals," are everywhere – in food packaging, water, and more. But what happens when they enter our bloodstream? One woman's fight to find out.

Mar 28, 2025 • 33min
Nature's healing touch: Fact or fiction?
Is our love for nature more than instinct? A look at the fascinating link between nature, mental health, and physical recovery.

Mar 21, 2025 • 32min
Are your flowers bad for the environment? (Rebroadcast)
Spring is in the air, and so are fresh blooms! With the US marking National Flower Day this week and flower season about to ramp up in the world's flower capital, the Netherlands, we wanted to revisit one of our favorite episodes. Find out how cut flowers are grown, how they reach us, and what it takes to keep them blooming year-round.

Mar 14, 2025 • 25min
How far will governments go to stop climate protests?
Governments are cracking down on climate protests. They say activists have crossed the line into extremism. But history shows resistance only adapts. As repression intensifies, will it crush the movement - or make it stronger?

Mar 7, 2025 • 33min
What does 1 ton of CO2 look like?
Last year, the world pumped over 41 billion tons of CO2 into the atmosphere. Hard to picture, isn’t it? In this episode, we explore different ways of understanding this basic concept of climate science along with the help of a researcher with a very personal link to the origins of our obsession with carbon dioxide.

Feb 28, 2025 • 34min
Water, AI & the craic – Your questions answered
Is Ireland really running out of water? Is AI to blame? And where does Irish mythology fit in? In this special behind-the-scenes episode, we answer your questions, share unexpected insights, and, of course, have a bit of craic along the way.

Feb 21, 2025 • 30min
Who's scared of 15-minute cities?
Dan Luscher, an urban planning enthusiast advocating for 15-minute cities, joins Lindsay Sturman, a TV writer involved in the Livable Communities Initiative. They discuss the vision of cities where everything is a short walk or bike ride away. While celebrating the sustainability of these urban designs, they tackle the controversies and conspiracy theories surrounding them. The conversation highlights the urgent need for transformed spaces, inclusive zoning, and innovative solutions to create vibrant, walkable communities, all while addressing socioeconomic disparities.

Feb 14, 2025 • 32min
Growing food in the dark
Scientists in the US have found a way to grow plants in complete darkness. Could this be the future of farming, reducing land use and environmental impact? Or will traditional agriculture remain irreplaceable?
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