Rare Earth Podcast
Environmental journalist Tom Heap and physicist Helen Czerski tackle major stories about our environment and wildlife, celebrate the wonder of nature and meet the people determined to keep it wonderful.
Episodes to download
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Can an oil rig be a nature reserve?
Fri 28 Jun 2024
What should we do with our old oil rigs? Dismantle and recycle or turn them into reefs?
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Environment and the General Election
Fri 21 Jun 2024
How are wildlife and the environment treated in the election manifestos?
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Can writers save the planet?
Fri 14 Jun 2024
Tom Heap and Helen Czerski discuss the evolution of nature-writing with a panel of guests.
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Hush! Don't Mention the Environment
Fri 7 Jun 2024
Are companies going quiet on the environment to avoid greenwash allegations?
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How do we get our healthy rivers back?
Fri 1 Mar 2024
Tom Heap and Helen Czerski investigate the health of our rivers.
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Can the Oceans Save Us from Climate Change?
Fri 23 Feb 2024
The oceans have absorbed the worst impacts of climate change, but for how much longer?
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Can Politicians Save the Planet?
Fri 16 Feb 2024
Why do politicians have trouble sticking to their green promises?
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Alien Invasion
Fri 9 Feb 2024
Should we celebrate the arrival of new species to the UK or drive them out?
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Can We Build a Better World with Wood?
Fri 2 Feb 2024
Is wood the key to healthier people and a cooler planet?
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Can we live without waste?
Fri 26 Jan 2024
Tom Heap and Helen Czerski dig deeper into the biggest environmental issues on the planet.
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Is Nature Better Off Without Us?
Fri 19 Jan 2024
Tom Heap and Helen Czerski dig deeper into the biggest environmental issues on the planet
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