News imageThe Climate Question

The Climate Question

Why we find it so hard to save our own planet, and how we might change that.

News imageThe Climate Question

Episodes (318 available)

News imageThe Climate Question, AMOC: How the changing Atlantic could reshape our world

The main system of Atlantic currents may be weakening. How will that impact our climate?

1 Nov 2026

24 mins

News imageThe Climate Question, How could climate change affect my health?

Two doctors discuss the challenges for the medical sector from a warming world

25 Oct 2026

26 mins

News imageThe Climate Question, Mining: Can we learn lessons from the past?

Lithium and copper are crucial to the energy transition, but at what environmental cost?

18 Oct 2026

30 mins

News imageThe Climate Question, Are we ready for a super El Niño?

This El Niño could become one of the strongest on record. What action can we take?

11 Oct 2026

23 mins

News imageThe Climate Question, The battery revolution

How a new generation of batteries is transforming the world's electricity systems

4 Oct 2026

26 mins

News imageThe Climate Question, Climate overshoot: The world beyond 1.5°C

The UN says we will pass our most important climate target. Is the damage irreversible?

27 Sept 2026

29 mins

News imageThe Climate Question, The solar power boom in Pakistan and the Philippines

Jordan Dunbar finds out why Pakistanis and Filipinos are embracing solar panels

20 Sept 2026

23 mins

News imageThe Climate Question, Can China build its way out of climate change?

Will Beijing's huge investment in infrastructure help fight global warming?

13 Sept 2026

28 mins

News imageThe Climate Question, How will melting glaciers change Nepal?

Nepali mountain communities are on the front line of climate change. Can they adapt?

6 Sept 2026

26 mins

News imageThe Climate Question, Can we cope with droughts?

Water crises are expected to get worse in many parts of the world. Are there solutions?

30 Aug 2026

26 mins

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