The Climate Question Podcast
1) Is cutting methane the quick way to cool the planet?
Methane is much more powerful than carbon dioxide and emissions are still rising. So what can we do to tackle the human-made sources of this greenhouse gas? And could this buy us time to get to grips ...Show More
2) China's green energy revolution
China is installing solar panels and wind turbines so fast that its greenhouse gases emissions may now have peaked. If this trend is confirmed, it would be a major milestone in the fight against clima...Show More
3) What can we do to reduce black carbon?
First broadcast in 2024. Graihagh Jackson finds out about the little know pollutant making us sick and driving the climate crisis. It commonly comes from burning coal, diesel or wood and has a hab...Show More
4) Can winter sports survive a warming world?
Winter sport depends on one thing that is becoming less reliable each year: snow. As temperatures rise, glaciers are retreating, seasons are shifting, and lower-elevation resorts are struggling to gua...Show More
5) What is climate anxiety and how can you cope with it?
Fear, anxiety, sadness, anger, dread and powerlessness are some of the many emotions associated with whatâs called climate anxiety. A global survey of 10,000 young people aged between 16â25 years, f...Show More
6) How hot could the planet get?
We know the planet is getting hotter because of human-induced climate change. But just how hot could it get?In this show, Graihagh Jackson and Jordan Dunbar chat to NASA scientist, Kate Marvel, about ...Show More
7) Could ancient rice seeds help fight climate change?
How farmers and scientists in eastern India are using ancient rice seeds to fight the growing impact of flooding, soil salinity and drought.The BBCâs William Kremer tells Graihagh Jackson about his vi...Show More
8) Are SUVs becoming a climate problem?
Across the world, cars are getting taller, wider and heavier. Sports Utility Vehicles, or SUVs, now dominate global car sales, and the trend has continued into the electric age with many new EVs large...Show More
9) Are there any quick fixes to the climate crisis?
People often ask whether there are any quick fixes to the climate crisis â easy wins that could cut emissions without waiting decades. This week, The Climate Question does something a little different...Show More
10) What can whales tell us about climate change?
Whales are among the largest animals to have ever lived â and scientists are discovering they also play a big role in the climate system. From the food they eat to where their waste and bodies end up,...Show More