“This week on the show, we hear how new measures in the UK will use English farms to address environmental problems. But not everyone is convinced that the new scheme will work. We also explore the environmental toll of our consumption, especially our digital gadgets. And we take a look at the emotional toll online activism can take on environmentalists…” Read more.

“In late January 2020, a doctor in Munich made a startling discovery about COVID-19 with major implications. It ended up being one of the most important aspects of this emerging disease and, at least initially, one of the most controversial…” Listen here.

“After Dr. Camilla Rothe and others working on the first outbreak of COVID-19 in Germany had sounded the alarm regarding asymptomatic transmission, their warning fell on deaf ears. Why did it take so long for public health bodies to get the message?” Listen here.

“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.

“What does it mean to be a mama or papa who's thinking about the environment? We hear about how our connection to nature in childhood shapes our actions later in life, and how climate change and pollution pose special risks to pregnancy. Plus, we visit a family in Germany living a low-carbon lifestyle…” Listen here.

“It's important to talk about non-Coronavirus science. And it's also important to have a good laugh. With that in mind, we present the 2020 winners of the Ig Nobel Prize (the satirical alternative to the Nobel). Just don't raise your eyebrows…” Listen here.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“Feeling down? Join the (global) club! In this episode we tackle some of the pandemic-induced mental health issues facing so many of us. We talk financial therapy, how to stay healthy without human touch, and how lockdown has been especially painful for Indians…” Listen here.

“In this week’s show — how this year was again deadly for environmental defenders, dehorning rhinos to save them, and protecting the most endangered whale on Earth. Plus, COVID-19 challenges women working on environmental issues around the world…” Listen here.

“Fast fashion can be harmful for the planet — from its origin until the end of its lifecycle. So how can we buy more sustainable clothes and extend the usability of what we already have? This week we take a look at what's in our closet and its impact on the environment…” Listen here.