Down to Earth

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We meet the people behind fascinating environmental, health and technological innovations in a bid for sustainable solutions to our changing world.

Language: English
Type: podcast

Latest episodes(28)

1Frenchwoman buys elephants from abusive owners in Laos
6 Oct 20264m
Once known as "The Land of a Million Elephants", only an estimated 800 elephants remain in Laos, as deforestation and exploitation push the species closer than ever to the brink of extinction. Despite…
2A Green pope? Vatican describes environmental destruction as an 'ecological sin'
6 Oct 20266m
In recent years, the Catholic Church has taken a growing stance in favour of climate action, culminating with the Vatican's signing of the landmark Paris climate agreement in 2022. As Pope Leo wraps…
3French farmers turn to tropical crops amid rising temperatures
23 Sept 20265m
In the south of France, climate change is reshaping the region’s fruit production. Rather than fighting against it, a growing number of farmers are learning how to work with it – turning to tropical…
4Countries turn to coal to avoid shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz
23 Sept 20266m
The US-Israel war on Iran has shaken global energy markets and coal is no exception. Countries around the world are turning to the highly polluting source of power in a bid to avoid shipping…
5Meet the millionaires investing in nature conservation
4 Aug 20266m
In France, a handful of wealthy entrepreneurs are buying up hundreds of hectares of land with the goal of letting nature reclaim its rightful place. Among them is Rodolphe Landemaine, an artisan baker…
6Climate-smart apartments designed to beat the heat
4 Aug 20262m
While most of France suffered from last week's heatwave, a certain number of Montpellier residents were in total comfort in their apartments – without air conditioning. From Middle Eastern-inspired…
7Fixing fast fashion: France will pay you to repair your clothes
4 Aug 20265m
Your ripped clothes deserve better than the bottom of your closet or – worse – the trash can. The French government is now paying people to get them repaired, in a bid to extend the life of clothing…
8French co-op on a mission to prove organic farming can feed the world
4 Aug 20265m
Many people assume that organic agriculture is expensive and hard to produce on a massive scale. But a group of 10 farmers in France's western Vendée region want to prove that chemical-free farming…
9How can France adapt to recurrent heatwaves?
4 Aug 20266m
France is seeing a second consecutive heatwave in less than a month. Half the country is now under red alert as temperatures are expected to rise to 43°C in the southwestern city of Bordeaux and 39°C…
102026 World Cup set to be 'most polluting' sporting event in history
4 Aug 20266m
The 2026 World Cup is bringing excitement to football fans around the world, but it will also come at a cost for the environment. The 2026 edition is officially projected to be the most polluting…

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