Planet Earth

Planet Earth

Author: Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Language: English Episodes: 81
Produced by the Natural Environment Research Council, Planet Earth brings the latest environmental science out of the lab and into your ears. This isn't a series of dry lectures, but a collection of conversations that dig into the pressing questions about our world. You'll hear directly from the researchers on the front lines, those who are tracking climate patterns, studying fragile ecosystems, and developing new medical insights inspired by the natural world. Each episode feels like a field trip, offering a clear and engaging look at how science interprets the complex systems of our home planet. The discussions often reveal surprising connections between disciplines, showing how earth science and human health are deeply intertwined. Tune in for thoughtful explorations that make sense of everything from vast geological processes to the microscopic life in a single drop of water. For anyone curious about the forces shaping our environment and our future, this podcast provides essential and grounded perspective.
Episodes
Rockpools and ocean acidification - Planet Earth Podcast - 10.09.23 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:06
Everyone loves a rockpool, and Sue Nelson nearly takes a dive into one in this week's podcast while finding out about the riches they contain. She visits the Anglesey coast of north Wales to learn what these mini marine…
Oil palm plantations and coral reefs - Planet Earth Podcast - 10.09.09 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:00
Coral reefs are among the most beautiful habitats in the world. As well as being rich in biodiversity, they're vital for the local economies that depend on them for fishing, tourism or protection from storms.While most o…
Geoengineering, wind and sea squirts - Planet Earth Podcast - 10.09.07 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:00
This week we talk to two researchers about the technological solutions some scientists say we might have to use to tackle climate change. With average temperatures expected to rise by 2C this century, and efforts to cut…
Teeth, spiders and epic migrations - Planet Earth Podcast - 10.09.06 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:00
Mention the word archaeology and you might conjure up an image of Tony Robinson from Channel 4's Time Team getting down to a dig in an ancient burial site in an attempt to find some telling artefacts. But these days, peo…