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  • Why some men tune out climate change

    Why some men tune out climate change
    Feb 20 2026
    Do men really care less about the environment than women or is the story more complicated? We unpack the “Green Gender Gap,” the politics and identity behind it, and the surprising ways men - from veterans to lumberjacks - are being drawn into climate action.
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    34 Min.
  • What are your shoes really made of? (Rebroadcast)

    What are your shoes really made of? (Rebroadcast)
    Feb 13 2026
    Vegan leather. Faux leather. Synthetic leather. Call it what you want - it’s everywhere, especially in the shoes on our feet. For some shoppers, it’s about saving money. For others, it’s about protecting animals or reducing their environmental footprint. But what's the real story behind this fast-growing alternative? And is vegan leather actually better for the planet?
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    30 Min.
  • The dark side of recycling

    The dark side of recycling
    Feb 6 2026
    This week, we're featuring Episode 2 of Boy Wasted, a three-part environmental true crime series by Dan Ashby and Lucy Taylor, co-produced by Adnan Khan. The investigation into a boy found dead in a bale of recycled plastic in Turkey takes a shocking turn, as new witnesses come forward and the wider dangers of the global recycling trade start to come to light.
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    17 Min.
  • BONUS – The great American protein push, what's at 'steak'?

    BONUS – The great American protein push, what's at 'steak'?
    Jan 30 2026
    US Health Secretary RFK Jr. released new dietary guidelines that have literally turned the food pyramid upside down. Beef is, quite literally, "what's for dinner." Living Planet's Jennifer Collins spoke with health experts about what the new recommendations might mean for the health of the US, and the planet. Plus, some spicy listener comments from the episode "What we get wrong about protein."
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    30 Min.
  • The classroom with no walls

    The classroom with no walls
    Jan 23 2026
    Children today spend less time in nature than any generation before - and educators are sounding the alarm. But what if the outdoors becomes the classroom itself? In this episode, we explore the science and stories behind nature-based education, from improved wellbeing to deeper environmental awareness. We ask how learning in nature - not just about it - can change how we think, feel, and act.
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    33 Min.
  • AI can unlock nature’s symphony, but can it save biodiversity?

    AI can unlock nature’s symphony, but can it save biodiversity?
    Jan 16 2026
    Bioacoustics is pretty niche, but now thanks to AI, it could turbocharge biodiversity research. Michel André calls it “the science of the sound of life.” In this episode, we hear his recordings from the mysterious waters of Antarctica and the life-giving wetlands of the Amazon. He also explains why bioacoustics could hold the key to survival on the planet. Plus, a behind the scenes chat.
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    35 Min.
  • Bacteria to the rescue?

    Bacteria to the rescue?
    Jan 9 2026
    It started with a scoop of soil from an Arctic dump. Inside was a microbe scientists call a game-changer - able to live on air and pull methane, one of the planet’s most dangerous greenhouse gases, straight out of the atmosphere. Could this lucky find help reshape our fight against climate change?
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    27 Min.
  • Let’s get quizzical!

    Let’s get quizzical!
    Jan 2 2026
    Time to ring in the New Year with something a little different, and fun! Host Neil King is joined by producers Jennifer Collins, Kathleen Schuster and Charli Shield for Living Planet’s first ever quiz. How closely were you listening in 2025? Listen along and find out!
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    36 Min.