Parkour and orang-utans, risks from solar storms - Planet Earth Podcast - 12.01.09

Parkour and orang-utans, risks from solar storms - Planet Earth Podcast - 12.01.09

Author: Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) January 10, 2012 Duration: 19:14
This week in the Planet Earth Podcast - Sue Nelson goes to Birmingham to find out how the James Bond film Casino Royale and orang-utan conservation are linked; later she meets a scientist from the British Geological Survey to learn which parts of the UK power grid are most at risk during solar storms.

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.
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