“From species extinction to waste, land degradation to climate change and pollution, from Kenya to Australia, India, and France, this two-part special explores some of the most urgent environmental problems facing the planet — and how they might be solved. In part one, we hear about the struggle to save a native Tasmanian species from extinction, plus: French solutions to a sickening waste pile…” Read more.

“From species extinction to waste, land degradation to climate change and pollution, from Kenya to Australia, India, and France, this two-part special explores some of the most urgent environmental problems facing the planet — and how they might be solved. In part one, we hear about the struggle to save a native Tasmanian species from extinction, plus: French solutions to a sickening waste pile…” Read more.

“This week on the show, we're taking a look at our cities. From our food systems to transportation and urban planning to our waste streams, we dive into the ways in which urban life can be environmentally-friendly. We also get to hear from some little critters who are taking unwelcome refuge in cities…” Read more.

“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.