The Climate Question Episodes Episode guide
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Why are we still subsidising fossil fuels?
Despite climate change, government support for fossil fuel producers is at record levels
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Why isn’t the world heating equally?
Some parts of the world are warming faster than the rest, why is this?
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How do we stay cool in a warming world?
As the world warms, staying cool is essential. How can we do that sustainably?
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Can renewables be used for heating?
Storing heat, generated by renewable energy
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Can we reduce lives lost from extreme weather?
What would it take to get to zero lives claimed by extreme weather?
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How to speak to a climate denier
From climate sceptic to campaigner – what changed Sarah Ott’s mind?
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Was the 2022 World Cup as green as it seemed?
Did Qatar deliver on “the first carbon-neutral World Cup in history�
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How much does biodiversity matter to climate change?
COP 15 is underway but how important is biodiversity to climate change?
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Are meat substitutes as green as we think?
Globally there’s big growth in meat alternatives, but are they climate friendly?
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Did ‘Africa’s COP’ deliver for Africa?
African nations came to COP wanting the developed world to deliver on their promises.
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What does climate change mean for Egypt?
COP27 host Egypt is already suffering severe effects of global warming
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COP27: Are countries keeping to their climate pledges?
COP27 is underway, but how have countries done against the promises they made last year?
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What role is overpopulation playing in the climate crisis?
Does worrying about overpopulation let the rich off the hook about the climate crisis?
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How green is green finance?
We investigate why 'sustainable' finance from a major bank is helping fund fossil fuels
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What should Africa do with its fossil fuel reserves?
Controversy over plans to build an oil pipeline through East Africa.
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Are prizes the best solution for climate change?
From Elon Musk to Prince William, millions of dollars are up for grabs - who really wins?
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Can climate protests make a difference?
Mass protests and demonstrations attract attention but do they lead to lasting change?
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What can we do with nuclear waste?
Can a giant hole in Finland solve our nuclear waste issue?
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How much can flooding in Pakistan be blamed on climate change?
The story of one hotel that was washed away
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Can animals evolve to deal with climate change?
What role can evolution play in in helping animals survive in a warming world?
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Does climate change have an ‘image problem’?
How can we develop a new and more effective visual language for climate?
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What can we learn from fixing the ozone hole?
Stories on why we find it so hard to save our own planet, and how we might change that.
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Can we engineer rain to help solve climate change?
Can we control the rain?
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Why can’t we build more wind farms?
Plans to expand wind power are meeting resistance. We find out why.
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What do warmer waters mean for life below the waves?
Oceans are bearing the brunt of climate change
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Is Influencer culture bad for the planet?
Is Influencer culture driving us to consume more?
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Are there any 'easy fixes' to climate change?
Can we find ways to fix the climate quickly?
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Can flying ever be climate friendly?
What are the aviation industry’s plans for cutting its emissions?
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Can we feed the world without using chemical fertilisers?
Could we ban man-made nitrogen fertilisers and still feed the world?
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How can we get more people on their bikes?
Cycling fights climate change... So how can we get more people on their bikes?