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Costing the Earth

Fresh ideas from the sharpest minds working toward a cleaner, greener planet

Episodes (318 Available)

Costing the Earth
Green Places for Everyone
David Lindo AKA The Urban Birder asks how to make green space accessible for everyone
28 mins
19 Nov 2019
Costing the Earth
Dry Me A River
Northern English rivers are flooding whilst southern rivers dry up. Tom Heap investigates.
28 mins
12 Nov 2019
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Thames Revival
From biologically dead to a vital wildlife habitat. Helen Czerski cruises the Thames.
28 mins
05 Nov 2019
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Iron Curtain Turns Green
The Iron Curtain was an accidental wildlife haven. Nature still thrives in the deathzone.
28 mins
29 Oct 2019
Costing the Earth
Plastic Gardens
What impact is the trend for fake turf and artificial plants having on the environment?
28 mins
22 Oct 2019
Costing the Earth
Powering Britain
How close is Britain to achieving a reliable, zero carbon power supply?
28 mins
15 Oct 2019
Costing the Earth
Carbon Free Islands
The Orkney Islands are pioneering a zero carbon approach to energy.
28 mins
08 Oct 2019
Costing the Earth
The e-DNA Revolution
How environmental DNA is transforming what we know about our lakes, oceans and the past.
28 mins
01 Oct 2019
Costing the Earth
Ghost Fishing
Plastic 'ghost gear' left in the sea by fishing causes problems. Lucy Siegle discovers why
28 mins
24 Sep 2019
Costing the Earth
Fire in the Amazon
How can we prevent a repeat of the devastating fires in the Amazon?
28 mins
17 Sep 2019
Costing the Earth
Verity's Wild Garden
Verity Sharp wants to turn her small Wiltshire garden into a haven for wildlife.
28 mins
11 Sep 2019
Costing the Earth
Insect Extinction?
What did insects ever do for us? Tom Heap meets the people trying to stop their decline.
28 mins
28 May 2019
Costing the Earth
Indian Impact
As India votes, are environmental issues rising up the political agenda?
28 mins
21 May 2019
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Eco Anxiety
Is the future of the planet making you depressed? Verity Sharp meets the eco-anxious.
28 mins
14 May 2019
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The State of Nature
How is the planet's natural life holding up to pressure from humanity? Tom Heap reports.
28 mins
07 May 2019
Costing the Earth
The Youth Are Revolting
Young people are taking on climate change. Tom Heap asks if they can change the future now
28 mins
30 Apr 2019
Costing the Earth
Could Britain Feed Itself?
Could Britain feed itself? Tom Heap investigates the pros and cons of self-sufficiency.
28 mins
23 Apr 2019
Costing the Earth
The Environment after Brexit
Where does Brexit leave the UK countryside? Tom Heap hosts a debate.
28 mins
16 Apr 2019
Costing the Earth
The Wolf is Back!
The wolf has returned to every mainland European country. Tom Heap goes on their trail.
28 mins
09 Apr 2019
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Dash from Gas
Domestic gas boilers have to go by 2050, but what's the alternative? Peter Gibbs reports.
28 mins
02 Apr 2019