5 podcasts to get clued up on carbon

Whether you’re walking your dog, on the train or in the bath, these five podcasts are a great way to keep up your carbon knowledge.

Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts

Comedian Jon Richardson asks the big questions on the climate crisis, climate politics, and wider global issues. Equally, enlightening, thought provoking and funny - worth a listen.

TED Climate

Host Dan Kwartler unpacks the problems and solutions behind the big climate issues in easily-digestible, 10 minute episodes. They focus on the solutions, without too much doom. A good one if you don’t have much time.

My Climate Diet

The podcast follows Lisa Pettibone, a teacher, writer, and sustainability geek, as she goes on a new type of diet. It's all about slimming down on carbon and changing your lifestyle to reduce your carbon footprint. With her light-hearted humour, Lisa gives real life hacks and tips on how to cut down on carbon.

The Climate Question

This podcast is produced by the BBC World Service, and aims to uncover why we’re struggling to save the planet, and how we can change that. Each podcast asks a key climate question, which is answered by top-class journalists from around the world.

For What It’s Earth

Host Emma Brisdion, a climate activist and Lloyd Hopkins, a PHD student, investigate everyday activities and issues, discussing if and how we can make them sustainable. Topics range from the carbon footprint of Halloween to Space Tourism and always make for an entertaining and informative listen.