Living Planet

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Every Thursday, a new episode of Living Planet brings you environment stories from around the world, digging deeper into topics that touch our lives every day. The prize-winning, weekly half-hour radio magazine and podcast is produced by Deutsche Welle, Germany's international broadcaster - visit dw.com/environment for more.

  • 11 minutes 52 seconds
    Naturally connected: The significance of a stream
    It's no secret that humans have a deep and abiding relationship with water. Whether the ocean, lakes or rivers, we often go in search of, and take great delight in, the experience of bold bodies of water. And perhaps that means sometimes we overlook the smaller ones. Like the streams that have trickled along the same routes for hundreds and thousands of years. Time for a closer look.
    9 May 2024, 8:00 am
  • 35 minutes 43 seconds
    Deep dive: The hidden toll of roadkill
    For some species being hit by a car is the number one cause of death above hunting and disease. What does this mean for wildlife populations and endangered species? And which solutions are on the table?
    2 May 2024, 11:32 am
  • 29 minutes 35 seconds
    Deep dive: The evolution of our plastic dependency
    Plastics have only been around for a little over a century. But in that time, they've become a huge part of our lives and a growing burden for the environment. Each year, the world produces over 430 million tons of plastics, and that figure is set to triple by 2060. A binding global plastics treaty is key to solving the problem. But just how did we get here in the first place?
    25 April 2024, 12:43 pm
  • 27 minutes 23 seconds
    Deep dive: Mercury’s tantalizing promise of endless gold in South America
    Mercury’s a known pollutant in fish, but did you know one of the biggest mercury emitters is actually small-scale gold mining? From sunken ships to shihuahuaco trees, we take a deep dive into the astounding history and science of mercury and the solutions that could break its toxic cycle.
    18 April 2024, 8:42 am
  • 29 minutes 31 seconds
    Deep dive: Illegal bushmeat trade
    From customs clashes to biodiversity threats and cultural cravings, the illegal bushmeat trade is affecting health and wildlife conservation across continents. But just how widespread is it and why is it so hard to contain?
    11 April 2024, 12:59 pm
  • 15 minutes 24 seconds
    What's better: Cotton or polyester clothing?
    Are you torn over your clothing's environmental impact? From resource-intensive production methods to consumer behaviors, explore the complexities shaping our fashion choices and their ecological footprints.
    4 April 2024, 2:54 pm
  • 11 minutes 59 seconds
    Naturally connected: An ode to the crow
    A familiar bird that is as clever as it is cunning, sadly the crow is often dismissed as merely a ruthless menace or an unwelcome alarm clock. But if you look closer, there's beauty in this scavenger's ways.
    28 March 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 20 minutes 33 seconds
    What's better: Contact lenses or glasses?
    It seems like glasses would be the obvious eco-friendly choice, but not so fast! The answer is both fascinating and a bit mind boggling. Get ready for some eye-opening facts that could make you rethink your eyewear habits.
    21 March 2024, 2:29 pm
  • 29 minutes 47 seconds
    Deep dive: The iron grip of Brazil's mining industry
    Brazil's iron ore industry is a vital economic asset but it has devastating environmental consequences. In this episode we delve into the challenges faced by local communities in Minas Gerais as they resist the impacts of mining activities on their environment and water sources.
    14 March 2024, 2:03 pm
  • 30 minutes 3 seconds
    What's better: Tea or coffee?
    Have you ever wondered about the eco-story behind your daily brew? Join us as we spill the beans on the environmental impact of tea & coffee, from cultivation to consumption.
    8 March 2024, 9:00 am
  • 15 minutes 28 seconds
    What's better: Plastic or paper?
    Plastic or paper packaging. The more environmentally friendly option seems obvious, right? But concealed within this deceptively simple choice between two materials is a whole lot of different chemicals, marketing tricks and greenwashing. So, which is better for the environment?
    29 February 2024, 5:00 pm
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