Episodes

  • Deep Dive: The toxic legacy of WWII shipwrecks

    Deep Dive: The toxic legacy of WWII shipwrecks
    Nov 15 2024
    Thousands of ships loaded with oil were sunk during the fierce sea battles of the Second World War. That means they’ve been sitting underwater for eight decades, with no maintenance or protection. Scientists fear many of these wrecks are now close to collapse — and that a spike in catastrophic oil spills may be on the horizon.
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    29 mins
  • Introducing: Up from Dust

    Introducing: Up from Dust
    Nov 7 2024
    This week we are sharing an episode from Up From Dust – a podcast from the NPR stations of Kansas. "Healing the ground we broke" takes us to the majestic prairies of Kansas to the get the dirt on why soil health is so important to maintaining our food systems and protecting the land from climate disaster.
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    34 mins
  • Deep Dive: Can planting trees really offset my flight emissions?

    Deep Dive: Can planting trees really offset my flight emissions?
    Nov 1 2024
    Ever been in this situation? You want to fly, but when you start looking at carbon offset websites, you can’t tell what’s real? Then this episode’s definitely for you. We asked around, and got some pretty interesting answers, including from an unlikely carbon credit b.s. detector.
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    30 mins
  • Naturally Connected: What wild geese teach us about teamwork

    Naturally Connected: What wild geese teach us about teamwork
    Oct 25 2024
    Wild geese migrate with remarkable success. They navigate thousands of miles thanks to their unique social structure and provide valuable lessons on teamwork and resilience. But how do these birds know exactly when to embark on their epic migration?
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    13 mins
  • Deep Dive: How eco-friendly funerals are changing traditions

    Deep Dive: How eco-friendly funerals are changing traditions
    Oct 18 2024
    As traditional funerals take a toll on the environment, a new wave of eco-friendly options is emerging. This episode reveals the surprising choices for sustainable farewells. Are you ready to rethink your final act?
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    34 mins
  • Deep Dive: Advertising: What kind of future are we buying?

    Deep Dive: Advertising: What kind of future are we buying?
    Oct 11 2024
    It's so common it's easy to overlook. But what if advertising has more power to shape our choices, our world and our climate than we realize? For decades, the fossil fuel industry has used marketing to buy our support and delay climate action – with remarkable success. Now some cities have had enough. They're banning ads for cruises, cars and flying – and they say that's just the beginning.
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    35 mins
  • What’s better: leather vs vegan leather?

    What’s better: leather vs vegan leather?
    Oct 4 2024
    Vegan leather, synthetic leather, faux leather. Whatever you want to call it, demand for this non-animal-based leather alternative is on the rise, especially when it comes to shoes. Some consumers don’t want to pay leather prices, others want a clean conscience when it comes to the environment and animal cruelty. So, how do these materials stack up against leather?
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    31 mins
  • Naturally Connected: Chirping from the crypt

    Naturally Connected: Chirping from the crypt
    Sep 27 2024
    There are an estimated 50 to 430 billion birds worldwide. They're everywhere, but few of us take the time to listen. In this episode, our reporter Ben Restle joins a nocturnal Berlin birdwatching workshop in a rather eerie location. It’s perfect for witnessing the magical dawn chorus - you just need to make it through the night…
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    14 mins