The climate is changing. So are we. Explore a world of solutions with host Laura Lynch and our team of journalists. We find inspiration in unexpected places, scrutinize new technologies, hold powerful people accountable and join you on the journey to fix this mess. New episodes every Wednesday and Saturday.
Fourteen people from clean tech, finance, industry, the climate movement and more are tasked with helping Canada reach net-zero emissions by 2050. We hear from a few of them and the concerns of one climate scientist in the UK.
BONUS EPISODE: When it comes to cutting CO2, the Supreme Court of Canada says the federal government can make the rules. We hear reaction to the decision, and what it means for individuals across Canada and the fight against climate change
As Texans weather the fallout of their massive power crash, aging Canadian power grids are facing their own challenges. We look at how to keep the lights on and emissions down in the face of climate change.
Carbon offsets are billed as a necessary tool for climate action. But decades of projects have failed to reduce emissions. With a new Canadian system in the works, we ask what's the problem with offsets and how can we make them work?
Emissions from air travel are expected to skyrocket in the coming years. With the industry hoping for a post-pandemic rebound we take a look at some emerging solutions.
Looking back at Black history month and ahead to a bill to address environmental racism, we examine the connections between racism and climate change. We hear from Black academics, environmentalists and a labour leader about an inclusive green transition.
For many northern communities, ice roads are essential for accessing things like food and fuel. But climate change is causing them to be less reliable, and often unsafe. This week, we explore the impact and solutions.
As the rescue and recovery in Uttarakhand, India unfolds, scientists are asking if climate change was the cause. This week, we explore the cascading climate impacts of glaciers, and what can be done to keep people safe.
A public inquiry in Alberta into alleged foreign-funded anti-energy campaigns commissioned a pair of studies critics call “textbook climate denial.” We look at why this persists in Canada, and how to go beyond debunked arguments against climate science.
Reducing the carbon footprint of homes across Canada is no easy task. We ask what role does home heating play? From individual homeowners, to community-lead change, find out who is taking action and why.
With the stroke of a pen Joe Biden cancelled the Keystone XL pipeline, and now calls are growing for a 'just transition' — a shift from fossil fuels to a low carbon economy that doesn’t leave workers behind. We look at the barriers and how it could work.
From trapping carbon dioxide at a plant, to removing it from the atmosphere, buzzworthy technology promises big. But will it deliver a pathway to a safer future, or delay getting off fossil fuels?
Youth are especially vulnerable to the worries and realities of climate change. It might be a tempting topic to avoid for parents. That’s not the solution, but we have a playbook for what is — including doing something about it.
Katharine Hayhoe, Severn Cullis-Suzuki, and Sophia Mathur share their climate book picks for 2020 and we hear from authors Leah Stokes, Seth Klein and Jamie Bastedo.
From lessons learned during the pandemic to his hope to hit net-zero emissions, plus some news he didn't expect to break – Jonathan Wilkinson joins us for a feature interview.
Later snowfalls, earlier melts, and a Canadian Arctic that is warming three times the global average. As many of us escape outdoors for some pandemic relief, we ask what will a Canadian winter mean in a warming climate?
Seaweed is having its climate moment. As warming oceans threaten its survival, many species of seaweed hold much promise as a climate solution. There's even a seaweed manifesto.
There is huge potential in Canada to harness heat from deep below the ground for electricity. So why are there only a handful of projects breaking ground? We take a look at the promise of renewable geothermal power and the barriers to getting there.
Canada hasn’t met a climate target yet. Trudeau’s Liberals just introduced new accountability legislation — but how strong is it? We get reaction, look at lessons from the U.K.’s ‘gold standard’ climate law, and hear what we still need to reach net-zero.
President-elect Joe Biden's win means a United States that again plans to act on climate science — a huge shift from the past four years under Trump. Experts anticipate far-reaching impacts: to policy, innovation, and pressure on Canada to ‘step up.’
Canada’s resource minister says there’s no path to net-zero without more nuclear development, and the push is on to develop small modular reactors. But uncertainties remain — and experts disagree whether they’re the climate solution we need.
It's an idea that's been framed as a simple solution to a warming climate – plant more trees. On both sides of the border politicians of all stripes have promised to plant billions and trillions of trees - but how feasible is it to deliver and what impact would it really have?
Enthusiasm for electric vehicles is rising in Canada — as are sales — but there’s a huge gap between today’s reality and Ottawa’s goal for zero-emission vehicles by 2040. We’ll hear what’s holding back would-be EV drivers, and what needs to change.
Greta Thunberg told the world: ‘I don’t want you to be hopeful. I want you to panic.’ Many climate messages focus on fear — it’s powerful, but can also backfire. Hear why hope can be crucial, and the risks of making a worst-case scenario feel inevitable.
Fabrice Retiere will sit down to a meatless Thanksgiving this year for the first time. Research suggests he might not be the only Canadian doing so, as Canadians show more interest in eating less meat. This week we delve into the demand for plant based protein, the companies capitalizing on the demand, and why scientists and policy experts say more needs to be done to get people on board if we want to help our climate.
When your backyard is burning, is anywhere safe? Welcome to World on Fire, a six-part original podcast from CBC Edmonton that takes us to the front lines of out of control wildfires in Canada, Australia and California. Recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, hosts Adrienne Lamb and wildfire expert, Mike Flannigan look at what it takes to find hope in the midst of fear and destruction.
This summer, Arctic sea ice hit a near-record low, second only to 2012 as the biggest melt on record. By 2050, many project an ice-free summer Arctic; the Earth’s white cap would be gone. We look at a bold proposal to save ice with technology — and plans to protect what’s left.
Fifteen Canadian youth argue they're being disproportionately hurt by climate change and the federal government is violating their rights. But Ottawa wants the case thrown out. We dig into the arguments and ask if the courts can ensure climate action?
Melting glaciers are a marker of our warming planet. Beyond the melt, what are the impacts? Flooding might come to mind, but power, water supply, or salmon habitat? We hear from people affected, and ask if Canada’s reducing emissions fast enough?
Melting glaciers are a marker of our warming planet. Beyond the melt, what are the impacts? Flooding might come to mind, but power, water supply, or salmon habitat? We hear from people affected, and ask if Canada’s reducing emissions fast enough?
