The Climate Question Episodes Episode guide
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11/01/2026 GMT
Stories on why we find it so hard to save our own planet, and how we might change that.
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04/01/2026 GMT
Stories on why we find it so hard to save our own planet, and how we might change that.
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The Climate Question
Stories on why we find it so hard to save our own planet, and how we might change that.
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The Climate Question
Stories on why we find it so hard to save our own planet, and how we might change that.
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What made the floods in South East Asia so deadly?
Can people in the region be protected from future disasters?
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What does the ocean do for us and the planet?
How our oceans are crucial for life on Earth and help protect us from climate change
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Who wins in the electric vehicles transition?
Hungary is becoming a global leader in EV batteries, but who really benefits?
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How can the world speed up climate action?
We're still behind on our global warming targets after the big summit in Brazil.
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Can "sponge cities" help protect us from flooding?
How restoring nature to urban areas could counter the impact of extreme weather
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How does carbon dioxide shape our world?
CO2 makes life possible, but if too much is released the planet can overheat.
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COP: Is this the world鈥檚 toughest event to organise?
As thousands gather for the UN鈥檚 climate summit, what does it take to make it happen?
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Why does the Amazon matter?
Is the world's most important rainforest running out of time?
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Somalia: Where climate change meets conflict
Justin Rowlatt reports on how global warming turbocharges crises in Somalia
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Can Mumbai cope with a changing monsoon?
As rain patterns shift, can the Indian megacity adapt to the prospect of more flooding?
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Can we build better cities for mental health and the climate?
Most of the world will be living in cities by 2050. How can we improve their design?
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What do ice cores tells us about climate change?
Uncovering the secrets of ice cores and our changing climate with two world experts
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Why don鈥檛 we use more geothermal energy?
Geothermal energy is renewable, reliable and powerful. So, why is most of it untapped?
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How does extreme heat affect pregnancy?
How high temperatures are increasing the risk of miscarriage in India.
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Will the switch to green technology become unstoppable?
Are there "positive" tipping points when switching to cleaner fuels becomes inevitable?
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Will there be a solar power boom in Africa?
There's been a recent surge in solar panels arriving in Africa. Is this a game-changer?
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Are wetlands our secret weapon in fighting climate change?
Wetlands store carbon and lessen global warming's impacts. Should we protect them more?
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Can we build a world where hurricanes can't kill?
Twenty years on from Hurricane Katrina what lessons has the world learned?
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Is Brazil doing enough to protect the Amazon?
Are forest fires and demands for oil exploration putting the rainforest at risk?
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How do we fight the risks of melting glaciers?
We report from Pakistan on the mountain villages on the front line of a warmer world
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Bill Gates: Why I'm a climate optimist
The tech billionaire turned philanthropist on how he stays positive on climate change
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How do we save the world's small islands?
From coral reefs to raising land, how small islands are adapting to climate change
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Is the race for rare earths good for the planet?
The minerals are vital for fighting climate change, but there's a big environmental cost
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Will climate change affect my holiday?
Hotter? Drier? Less snow? Will we have to travel differently in a warmer world?
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Why are electric scooters, mopeds and rickshaws booming?
How electric two-wheelers are taking over in India...and helping the climate
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How could climate change affect my health?
Two doctors discuss the challenges for the medical sector from a warmer world
