Living Planet

Jan 31 2025 49 ep. 25 mins 939
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As humans' impact on the planet becomes more evident, there is a need for independent reporting. Living Planet looks at new technologies, visits innovative projects and keeps you up-to-date on the state of the earth.

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Ireland's water dilemma: Protecting the River Shannon or powering the future?

Jan 31 2025 32 mins  
As Ireland's capital faces a growing water crisis, a controversial multi-billion-euro pipeline threatens to reshape the fate of the mighty River Shannon. This is a story of rural-urban divide, corporate thirst, and a river's uncertain future.

Part 2: Light pollution – Rewilding the night

Jan 24 2025 29 mins  
We recently devoted an episode to exploring LED light pollution in one of Germany’s brightest cities. In part two, we hear from a motley team of researchers who want to rewild urban cities. An artist and an ethicist are leading the way with a “light clock,” an intriguing thought experiment on the relationship between light and time.

Naturally connected: Telling landscapes

Jan 17 2025 18 mins  
Who doesn't love a good story? Even in the noise of today, some books keep on drawing new readers. Outdated in many ways, yet standing the test of time, can those with strong natural settings foster an appreciation of the world around us? An English county with its fair share of well-known writers might be a good place to explore that idea.

Naturally Connected: The winter secrets of bees

Jan 10 2025 13 mins  
What happens to bees in winter? These busy creatures don't just vanish when the cold sets in. In this second episode of our Naturally Connected mini-series we learn about the amazing survival strategies of bees.

Naturally Connected: The call of the sea

Jan 03 2025 17 mins  
What is it about the sea that draws us in? From rugged cliffs to sandy shores, Tamsin Walker explores the ocean’s magnetic pull and the mysteries of its hold on us in this opening episode of our Naturally Connected mini-series.

BONUS: Your questions answered, plus our favorite moments of 2024

Dec 27 2024 32 mins  
Before we ring in the New Year, Living Planet has some answers to your listener questions. Which is better for the environment: reusable or paper coffee cups? And what about the water footprint of the meat industry? Does it really take 15,000 liters of water to produce one kilo of beef? Plus, our favorite moments of 2024.

What's better: Real Christmas trees or artificial ones?

Dec 20 2024 19 mins  
Ever wondered what's the greener, more sustainable choice between a chopped down live Christmas tree or an artificial plastic one? Join us as we find out what to watch out for this Christmas season.

Introducing: Don’t Drink the Milk / The curious history of the lawn

Dec 13 2024 34 mins  
What can a well-manicured lawn reveal about social status, our relationship to the Earth and the American Dream? A surprising amount. From fancy French palace gardens to suburban America, come along for the garden party as we mow over the history of the lawn – and ask if its time is up. This episode is from DW's Don't Drink the Milk podcast.

Deep Dive: Bright lights, big, LED cities

Dec 06 2024 29 mins  
More and more cities are switching to LEDs to save money and, ultimately, the planet. But ecologists are worried about this trend. Dr. Chris Kyba explains why on a night walk through Cologne, one of Germany's brightest cities.

Naturally Connected: Why woodpeckers are choosing the city over the forest

Nov 29 2024 12 mins  
In the heart of Berlin, woodpeckers are turning the city into their playground. From drumming on trees to carving out homes, these master carpenters are thriving in the most unlikely of places. But why are they drawn to the bustling streets and towering buildings?