The climate is changing. So are we. On What On Earth, you’ll explore a world of solutions with host Laura Lynch and our team of journalists. In 1970, 20 million people showed up to fight for the environment on the first Earth Day. More than fiv

Yes, you’re allowed to have fun

Jul 21st, 2023 11m 8s

Come band geeks, come theatre kids, come fantasy writers, too! When it comes to climate justice, we’re ready to get creative … and maybe even do a little cosplay. Today we talk about how to personalize our passion for the planet, whether we’re

Ground yourself before you travel

Jul 20th, 2023 10m 36s

Does anyone have a cure for the travel bug? Because, we kind of live for it — especially after years of lockdown — even though we know it’s a big contributor to climate change. So how do we reconcile our inner eco-warriors with our wanderlust?

The 3Rs need a rebrand

Jul 19th, 2023 10m 49s

Who would win in a cage match between reduce, reuse and recycle? We’re betting on our boy REDUCE. Today we brainstorm ways to buy less to begin with. We also contemplate the art of making and repairing our stuff, while putting real numbers on a

Protesting beyond picket signs

Jul 18th, 2023 10m 45s

Are you willing to take a punch to the face at a protest? Nope? That’s cool. You can join the climate fight without literally fighting. Today we talk about the many ways we can voice our values, from voting, to upping the pressure on big compan

Cool heads in a hotter world

Jul 17th, 2023 11m 13s

If you’ve been scolded for leaving the lights on, here’s some good news: there are worse ways to waste energy at home. (Especially if you’ve invested in LEDs!) The real battle comes down to heating and cooling — which is why Johanna’s made the

Do you know your native plants?

Jul 14th, 2023 10m 23s

We love the soothing tones of David Attenborough. But does learning more about the planet actually lead to concrete action? (Spoiler alert: it depends.) Today we set aside the doom and gloom to explore simple ways to become more nature literate

You can make friends with salad

Jul 13th, 2023 10m 31s

It's one thing for vegans to say you should eat less meat, but you’re about to hear it from fans of Meatapalooza!!! Today we talk about the big impact we can make with even a flexitarian diet, and the virtues of seeing meat as a more of a treat

Shareholders of planet earth

Jul 12th, 2023 10m 44s

Is your bank taking the climate crisis seriously? Have you ever thought to ask? Today we talk about the difference we can make with our savings and investments. We also reflect on the whole lifecycle cost of major purchases and how we might tal

Dude, where’s my alternative to cars?

Jul 11th, 2023 11m 12s

Look, we get it. Most cities are built for cars. And it’s not always easy to walk, bike or take public transit. But when 10 percent of the world's population is making 80 percent of driving emissions, surely we can do more than just surrender t

No more rotting tomatoes

Jul 10th, 2023 11m 17s

Quick — what’s in your crisper drawer? If you’re already feeling guilty about sad lettuce leaves, we feel you. More than half of our food waste comes from households, which means we can collectively do a lot more to organise, share and actually

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Introducing: 10 Minutes to Save the Planet

Jun 26th, 2023 2m 3s

You already know what you need to do to help the planet. So what’s holding you back? We’ll take you from best intentions to real solutions — and it won’t take more than 10 minutes of your day.

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