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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.

  • 35 minutes 49 seconds
    Deep Dive: What happens when ants invade?
    Which creatures tend their own gardens, keep livestock, wage wars and have been around since the dinosaurs? We’re talking about ants of course. Tiny but mighty, the ant universe is complex, fascinating, and mostly hidden. Ants are crucial for sustaining healthy ecosystems. But, as residents in one German town discovered, they can also wreak havoc when they invade new habitats.
    13 September 2024, 10:00 am
  • 32 minutes 32 seconds
    Deep Dive: Suck, bury and store – Denmark wants your CO2, but why?
    If you can't beat CO2 pollution, then bury it? That's basically the thought behind carbon capture and storage. Denmark wants to become a leader in these efforts, and has the geological underground to lock away billions of tons of CO2. But locals ask, will it blow up in their face? An exploration of carbon capture technology.
    6 September 2024, 10:55 am
  • 32 minutes 22 seconds
    Deep Dive: The dirty truth about laundry
    Our laundry routine impacts the environment with chemicals, microplastics, and energy use. Is our fear of being viewed as dirty making us overwash our clothes? Find out how to make smarter and greener laundry choices.
    30 August 2024, 10:00 am
  • 23 minutes 59 seconds
    What’s Better: Dairy vs plant-based milk
    Whether you're an almond or soy milk enthusiast, or just curious about the latest trend in plant-based alternatives, find out which milk is the best choice for your health and the environment.
    23 August 2024, 9:18 am
  • 13 minutes 54 seconds
    Naturally Connected: The fox's tale
    Foxes have thrived alongside us for centuries. Despite facing numerous threats, they continue to adapt and survive in our ever-changing world. But how are these clever animals finding their place in urban areas?
    16 August 2024, 10:00 am
  • 32 minutes 48 seconds
    Naturally Connected: Finding humanity beneath the Arches
    America's iconic national parks are a great place to reconnect with nature. But are the crowds killing the vibe? Among the red rocks and tourists of Arches National Park in Southern Utah, reporter Sam Baker asks: Do we need solitude to find serenity in nature?
    9 August 2024, 10:00 am
  • 15 minutes 5 seconds
    Naturally Connected: The lost art of foraging
    An urban park in the heart of Berlin might not seem like an ideal place to forage for hidden food treasures. But it's actually blessed with richer biodiversity than the sprawling countryside that wraps around it. And, if you lean in close enough, you'll find an astonishing diversity of plants to nourish, heal and soothe - and you might even untap some old wisdom within yourself along the way.
    2 August 2024, 10:00 am
  • 32 minutes 29 seconds
    Deep Dive: Murky waters - what's stealing the light from our oceans?
    Coastal waters are darkening, with drastic consequences for marine life and the fishing industry. We explore what’s causing our once clear coastal waters to go murky.
    26 July 2024, 10:00 am
  • 33 minutes 17 seconds
    What's better - the 4 or 5 day workweek?
    Scrapping the classic five-day workweek sounds great when it comes to a better work-life balance. But could less time at work also benefit the environment?
    19 July 2024, 10:00 am
  • 26 minutes 16 seconds
    Deep Dive: Why you’d better check the sunscreen you use
    Hawaii and other tourist hot spots have banned some UV filters found in sunscreen, in part thanks to a fateful snack run for Oreos that put one ecotoxicologist on the trail of unsuspected coral killer in the ocean. Twenty years later, his search continues amid a cacophony of misinformation about sun protection.
    12 July 2024, 11:00 am
  • 17 minutes 50 seconds
    Deep Dive: Euro 2024 – can soccer go green?
    With over 2 billion dollars in expected revenue and a projected carbon footprint of 500,000 tons of CO2, we're diving into whether this "most sustainable European Championship" is hitting its eco-friendly targets. From discounted train rides to plant-based snacks, discover the real impact of this soccer fest as business interests clash with sustainability goals.
    5 July 2024, 10:00 am
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