What On Earth

A twisty tale of survival, playing games with climate change & one site for many answers to the challenges.

Young Black Canadians talk about how they're breaking barriers in the climate movement and we hear from the 'father of environmental justice' about where the struggle began. Author Britt Wray on turning climate anxiety into "a tool, not a dead end." And a visit with people in Vancouver going meatless for Thanksgiving.

Rebuilding communities after post-tropical storm Fiona can be an opportunity to keep people safer. We also hear about the Assembly of First Nations' second annual climate gathering from two young people working on climate in their communities. And comedian Chuck Nice on how humour can be a climate solution.

Laura Lynch takes you up to Mount Meager, where volcanoes could hold the future of geothermal energy in Canada. A new report tallies the coming costs of climate change and lays out the solutions. And, we hear how renewable energy projects in Indigenous communities can be a step towards reconciliation.

A researcher explains why it's important to confirm the connection between greenhouse gas emissions and wild weather, such as flooding in Pakistan and the heat dome in B.C. Rocking out at a solar powered nighttime concert on Prince Edward Island. Plus, we hear from people bringing climate action into their workplaces.

This week, we ask what role Canada needs to play in providing aid to Pakistan as it confronts an ongoing climate hazard. And, a documentary about how the world helped mend the ozone layer, and what lessons it holds for today's climate crisis.

This week, a professor tells us why he's speaking up for disability and climate. We check in with a science advisor for the federal government. And, a look at standards for clean electricity, at home and in Hawaii.

We hear why equity and climate action need each other. Producer Rachel Sanders talks to farmers facing mental health impacts of environmental extremes. And, quitting for the climate? A wildlife ecologist tells her story.

Mired. Bogged down. Swamped. You might not hold wetlands in high esteem, but many say they're worth protecting in the name of climate change. And, we hear the case for giving cities more money and power as they find themselves on the frontlines of global warming.

After a rollercoaster of negotiations, the US senate passes a landmark climate bill. Guest host Inayat Singh asks can it cut enough CO2? Producer Rachel Sanders visits a Vancouver community group working to keep people cool during extreme heat. And, Producer Molly Segal's feature documentary about how polar bears became a climate icon, for better or worse.

As we countdown to COP27 in Egypt, we look back at last year's conference, where it fell short and why trust is an important part of climate negotiations.

Looking for some summer reads to beat the heat? Climate literature is here to help. Kids' books support parents with the “climate talk” and adult fiction explores fear, hope and community resilience.

Science journalist Erica Gies shares solutions to living with water extremes. How statistics can shape climate solutions. A physician in Yellowknife weighs in on wildfire smoke and health. And, a paramedic shares news about the rollout of electric ambulances in British Columbia.

Across Canada, climate change is exacerbating challenges caribou herds already face. But research shows protecting caribou habitat could have other benefits for climate. And, an analysis from Harvard measures how ExxonMobil used language to make individuals feel responsible for climate change, similar to the strategy used by tobacco companies in the past.

The climate fallout of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling diminishing EPA powers. Farmers fighting for climate policy. We check in with three CBC meteorologists with an eye on climate.

From Cape Cod to Atlantic Canada, fish are finding new refuge from warming water. Plus, a prestigious medical journal takes on climate change for the first time, and solar power scores a win in Nova Scotia.

This week on What On Earth with Laura Lynch • A proposed law aimed at fighting environmental racism gets a crucial win – we hear from researcher and advocate Ingrid Waldron. • Carbon credits 101: Nicholas Rivers gives us a primer on Canada's new offsets program. • And David Suzuki and Severn Cullis Suzuki gather to recall and renew their fight for a safe climate.

This week on What On Earth with Laura Lynch: We feature YOU the listener, sharing your solutions on climate. Also: we hear how governments can work to uphold people's "right to be cool." And, an argument for more funding for the other science that could push governments to action.

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Some municipalities are taking natural gas out of buildings in a shift to a greener future. Laura Lynch checks in on two towns on either side of Lake Ontario, both leading the way. And: what's the deal with 'renewable natural gas'? Some companies promise 'renewable' natural gas from landfill and other waste can slash emissions. But is there enough trash to power a fuel switch, or is it simply a distraction from better solutions?

This week on What On Earth with Laura Lynch: • As soaring oil prices force countries to rethink their energy supply, we blow the dust off of solutions developed decades ago • Mapping wildfire risk • Checking in six months after COP26 • The importance of casting a vote to curb CO2 emissions

A tale of two First Nations and how the reserve system forced them onto flood plains; Three Ontarians weigh in on their provincial election; And how the Heiltsuk First Nation's speedy switch to heat pumps is securing its energy future

New climate change books for kids help them cope with scary emotions and turn anxiety into action. Hope for the return of the wolverine in Labrador. And is climate change a ballot box issue for Ontario voters?

Fifteen-year-old Tai Poole won’t rest until he’s uncovered the mysteries of the universe, one probing question at a time. In Season 4 of his Webby-winning podcast, Tai talks to everyone from NASA scientists to stand-up comedians to his equally curious little brother Kien. If you’ve ever wondered if we can keep eating meat without destroying the planet or if we’re alone in the universe, Tai has you covered. More episodes are available at hyperurl.co/taiaskswhy

This week on What on Earth with Laura Lynch • Channeling eco-anxiety into a force for change • Feeling the heat in India • How to meet the call to go electric • One listener's solution that's become a campaign.

This week on What On Earth with Laura Lynch • Producer Molly Segal straps on her snowshoes in search of the elusive wolverine and hears how climate safe havens may help them in a warming world • A young Canadian taking on her bank for making net zero promises while investing in fossil fuels • Also, a senator's push to force the financial industry to put its money where its mouth is

This week: the first hour-long episode of What On Earth. • Producer Kristin Nelson sets out to find out how Canada can bring low-income households along in the transition to net zero. • We meet an academic who walked away from tenure to work on the front lines of climate change. • Associate producer Rachel Sanders shares what B.C. farmers are saying about the effect of extreme weather on their mental health -- and we hear about emerging solutions.

The coastal city of Aberdeen, Scotland, has long made its living off the North Sea, first from fishing then oil and gas. Now, a new transition is underway: offshore wind. But will it be a 'just' ?

Days after another urgent call from the UN to get off fossil fuels, Ottawa approved a new offshore oil megaproject. Critics say it flies in the face of Canada's climate plans.

Nova Scotians are watching the coast vanish before their eyes, due to rising sea levels and stronger storms. Guest host Portia Clark looks at the problem of coastal erosion, and the solutions underway to protect the shoreline.

As the federal government releases its plan to reduce emissions, we revisit our conversation with scientist and inventor Saul Griffith. His solution to climate change: electrification.

Northern Ontario has rich mineral deposits that can help meet growing demand for EV batteries. But digging the minerals out risks destroying one of the planet's largest carbon stores. This week we look at the benefits, drawbacks, and ask what's at stake for the climate?

This week, guest host Lisa Johnson brings you three climate stories from around the world. From the war in Ukraine, to the latest UN climate change report, and an update on Alberta coal mining.

The latest UN climate report warns that now is the time for communities to prepare for climate change. What On Earth guest host Loren McGinnis finds out how Fort Simpson, N.W.T., is tackling the problem, months after the village flooded.

From a climate tech start up to a community driven food security project, people are fighting climate change and creating good news along the way.

The Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Beijing showcase bare mountains with small areas covered in snow that had to be made from massive amounts of water brought to the site. This week, an we revisit an episode that asks what’s the future of winter and what can be done to save it?

Some companies promise 'renewable' natural gas from landfill and other waste can slash emissions. But is there enough trash to power a fuel switch, or is it simply a distraction from better solutions?

Young Black Canadians share how they are breaking barriers in the climate movement and we hear from the 'father of environmental justice' about where the struggle began.

When the Alberta government quietly rescinded a 1976 coal policy protecting the eastern slopes of the Rockies, it kicked off mass outcry. Now, as the public awaits new policy, some argue it should exclude new mines.

Some municipalities are taking natural gas out of buildings in a shift to a greener future. Laura Lynch checks in on two towns on either side of Lake Ontario, both leading the way.

The coastal city of Aberdeen, Scotland, has long made its living off the North Sea, first from fishing then oil and gas. Now, a new transition is underway: offshore wind. But will it be a 'just' ?

We had so many inspiring updates last week, we needed a second episode. Hear from a First Nation building climate-smart housing, a teen fighting to change the law, and more.

We welcome 2022 with an update from some of our guests. We hear about a geothermal project breaking ground, the fight to stop a new highway, and a campaign for better climate education.

"Cli-fi" is a growing literary genre that, at its best, can inspire hope and spur action. Hear from Catherine Bush, Premee Mohamed and David Huebert about their new works of fiction.

It's not just the science. Listen to a heartfelt conversation with some of CBC's top meteorologists about the year of weather extremes.

As Canadian gear up for the holidays, we look at what's changed when it comes to what we buy. And we find out if re-imagining our relationship to our stuff could help fight climate change.

From Wet'suwet'en to Mi'kmaw opposition, Indigenous peoples are fighting fossil fuels. A new report adds up the emissions saved from pipeline resistance across North America.

Extreme weather is usually treated as a physical problem. But eight years after historic flooding in High River, Alta., the town’s recovery shows the long toll climate disasters can have on mental health — and offers lessons for how to help.

A "river in the sky" triggered landslides and floods that brought the climate crisis home. In this special report, hear what happened in B.C., and how to chart a path forward with solutions, strength, and hope.

In Glasgow, doctors, students and activists from around the world gathered to make the case: climate change is a health crisis. With Canada signing a pledge to decarbonize health care, this week a look at how the system itself can be part of the solution.