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New science documentary series for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

Updated: weekly
Episodes available: indefinitely

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    Christmas Trees

    Yesterday

    Helen Czerski and Tom Heap celebrate the urban trees of Britain.

  • Good Clean Fun

    Last Friday

    How to cut the carbon from live music and sport and film and TV production.

  • Amazon Future

    Fri 6 Dec 2024

    Drought and fire are devastating the Amazon rainforest. What can be done to save it?

  • The Final Frontier

    Fri 29 Nov 2024

    Is space colonisation the last hope for mankind or a dangerous distraction?

  • Who's in charge: us or plastic?

    Fri 22 Nov 2024

    How can we reduce the burden of plastic pollution?

  • Beak and Talon

    Fri 15 Nov 2024

    Britain's birds of prey seem to be bouncing back. Can their momentum continue?

  • Clean energy or green fields?

    Fri 8 Nov 2024

    Is it possible to build new green infrastructure without wrecking the countryside?

  • Rise of the Tuna

    Fri 1 Nov 2024

    4 metres long and the weight of 2 grizzly bears. Meet the bluefin tuna, back in Britain

  • Battle for the Planet

    Fri 25 Oct 2024

    Which way will America vote and what will it mean for the planet?

  • The Magic of Microbes

    Fri 18 Oct 2024

    Tom Heap and Helen Czerski reveal the role of microbes in the fight against climate change

  • How to Floodproof A City

    Fri 2 Aug 2024

    Tom Heap and Helen Czerski meet the people with fresh ideas to combat rising sea levels

  • The Seabed: out of sight, out of mind?

    Fri 26 Jul 2024

    How can we protect our sea beds from environmental damage?

  • World on Fire

    Fri 19 Jul 2024

    Is the rise in global wild fires unstoppable?

  • The Future of Meat

    Fri 12 Jul 2024

    Can meat ever be environmentally friendly, or do we need better substitutes?

  • Save Our Seabirds

    Fri 5 Jul 2024

    After years of decline, what can we do to help our seabird populations thrive?

  • Can an oil rig be a nature reserve?

    Fri 28 Jun 2024

    What should we do with our old oil rigs? Dismantle and recycle or turn them into reefs?

  • Environment and the General Election

    Fri 21 Jun 2024

    How are wildlife and the environment treated in the election manifestos?

  • Can writers save the planet?

    Fri 14 Jun 2024

    Tom Heap and Helen Czerski discuss the evolution of nature-writing with a panel of guests.

  • Hush! Don't Mention the Environment

    Fri 7 Jun 2024

    Are companies going quiet on the environment to avoid greenwash allegations?

  • How do we get our healthy rivers back?

    Fri 1 Mar 2024

    Tom Heap and Helen Czerski investigate the health of our rivers.

  • Can the Oceans Save Us from Climate Change?

    Fri 23 Feb 2024

    The oceans have absorbed the worst impacts of climate change, but for how much longer?

  • Can Politicians Save the Planet?

    Fri 16 Feb 2024

    Why do politicians have trouble sticking to their green promises?

  • Alien Invasion

    Fri 9 Feb 2024

    Should we celebrate the arrival of new species to the UK or drive them out?

  • Can We Build a Better World with Wood?

    Fri 2 Feb 2024

    Is wood the key to healthier people and a cooler planet?

  • Can we live without waste?

    Fri 26 Jan 2024

    Tom Heap and Helen Czerski dig deeper into the biggest environmental issues on the planet.

  • Is Nature Better Off Without Us?

    Fri 19 Jan 2024

    Tom Heap and Helen Czerski dig deeper into the biggest environmental issues on the planet

  • Welcome to the future

    Tue 16 Jan 2024

    Fresh perspectives on the challenges facing our planet.

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