Costing the Earth Podcast
Fresh ideas from the sharpest minds working toward a cleaner, greener planet
Episodes to download
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Vegan World
Tue 26 Nov 2019
What would Britain look like if we all adopted a vegan diet? Tom Heap investigates.
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Dry Me A River
Tue 12 Nov 2019
Northern English rivers are flooding whilst southern rivers dry up. Tom Heap investigates.
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Iron Curtain Turns Green
Tue 29 Oct 2019
The Iron Curtain was an accidental wildlife haven. Nature still thrives in the deathzone.
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Plastic Gardens
Tue 22 Oct 2019
What impact is the trend for fake turf and artificial plants having on the environment?
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Powering Britain
Tue 15 Oct 2019
How close is Britain to achieving a reliable, zero carbon power supply?
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Carbon Free Islands
Tue 8 Oct 2019
The Orkney Islands are pioneering a zero carbon approach to energy.
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The e-DNA Revolution
Tue 1 Oct 2019
How environmental DNA is transforming what we know about our lakes, oceans and the past.
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Ghost Fishing
Tue 24 Sep 2019
Plastic 'ghost gear' left in the sea by fishing causes problems. Lucy Siegle discovers why
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Fire in the Amazon
Tue 17 Sep 2019
How can we prevent a repeat of the devastating fires in the Amazon?
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Verity's Wild Garden
Wed 11 Sep 2019
Verity Sharp wants to turn her small Wiltshire garden into a haven for wildlife.
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Insect Extinction?
Tue 28 May 2019
What did insects ever do for us? Tom Heap meets the people trying to stop their decline.
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Indian Impact
Tue 21 May 2019
As India votes, are environmental issues rising up the political agenda?
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Eco Anxiety
Tue 14 May 2019
Is the future of the planet making you depressed? Verity Sharp meets the eco-anxious.
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The State of Nature
Tue 7 May 2019
How is the planet's natural life holding up to pressure from humanity? Tom Heap reports.
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The Youth Are Revolting
Tue 30 Apr 2019
Young people are taking on climate change. Tom Heap asks if they can change the future now
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The Environment after Brexit
Tue 16 Apr 2019
Where does Brexit leave the UK countryside? Tom Heap hosts a debate.
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The Wolf is Back!
Tue 9 Apr 2019
The wolf has returned to every mainland European country. Tom Heap goes on their trail.
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Dash from Gas
Tue 2 Apr 2019
Domestic gas boilers have to go by 2050, but what's the alternative? Peter Gibbs reports.
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Clean Air for Kids
Tue 19 Mar 2019
Clean air - the fightback: Tom Heap investigates air pollution and children's health.
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Tread Lightly
Tue 12 Mar 2019
Tyres have an enormous impact on the environment. What can be done to make them better?
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The Future of Our National Parks
Tue 4 Dec 2018
How can the UK's best-loved landscapes work better for people and wildlife?
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Heat from the Deep
Tue 27 Nov 2018
Can we exploit the hot rocks beneath the earth's crust for power? Peter Gibbs reports.
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Art and the Environment
Tue 20 Nov 2018
Could art help us see, hear and feel the problems facing our planet? Tom Heap finds out.
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March of the Wet Wipes
Tue 13 Nov 2018
Our sewerage system is grinding to a halt. The culprits are wet wipes.
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Wetland Wonder
Tue 6 Nov 2018
Wetlands are disappearing three times faster than forests, but the damage can be reversed.
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The Real Cost of Chinese Medicine
Tue 30 Oct 2018
Endangered animals are paying the price for the spread of traditional Chinese medicine.
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Man vs Woman vs Planet
Tue 16 Oct 2018
Lucy Siegle and Tom Heap ask which gender is worse for the environment and why it matters.
What has happened to the world's coral?
In 2016 reefs around the world the size of city blocks died. Here we explore why.
