Living Planet: Green politics

“When it comes to the environment, politics has a big role to play. This is top of mind as the Paris Agreement enters its fifth year. This week, we take a look at the rise of the Greens in Germany, as well as one country that is at top of the class when it comes to meeting their Paris commitments. We also explore the changing political environment in the United States…” Listen here.

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Science unscripted: The stillbirth question

“During the coronavirus pandemic, stillbirths have increased at alarming rates. But why? We ask Asma Khalil — a Professor of Obstetrics and Maternal Fetal Medicine from St. George’s Hospital in London — why these tragic pregnancy outcomes have increased and what expectant parents can do…” Listen here.

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Science unscripted: Mini-brains, African swine fever & what to expect

“Just how does COVID-19 impact the brain? A look at human brain organoids connects the dots. Also, we hear the latest from Germany's top virologist, Christian Drosten, break down the many types of coronavirus tests, and find out why you should care about a dead wild boar…” Listen here.

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Living Planet & Africalink: Africa's changing climate

“In a special crossover show with DW's Africalink and Living Planet, we dive into the issue of climate change across Africa. What does climate science and climate activism look like on a continent already dealing with climate impacts today? How can African nations address energy poverty without contributing more greenhouse gas emissions? And is it time for climate reparations?” Listen here.

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Living Planet: Whose outdoors is it anyway?

“The outdoor community hasn't always had a good record when it comes to diversity. This week, we talk to people looking to make the outdoors more inclusive — from a co-founder of #BlackBirdersWeek in the US to a hiking group and a community garden in Germany. We also hear about the fight over how Nairobi National Park is managed, raising the question: Who is the park really for?” Listen here.

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Opinion: White privilege and the responsibility to enact change

“Every day, I walk home past little brass Stolpersteine or "stumbling stones" that bear the names of Jews ripped from their homes by Nazis. When I walk by them, I think about complicity. I wonder about the people who let their neighbors be stripped of their dignity and led away to their deaths. What were they thinking as they witnessed this happening? How did they justify their inaction?” Read more.

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