Best Air And Water Pollution Podcasts (2024)

1
Donald J. Trump vs. Life on Earth (Part 2 of 3) 36:42

2h ago36:42

36:42

SHOWNOTES In this second of three episodes in series, we are delving into what an unnatural force of nature, Donald Trump will be. Worse than any fire, flood, or hurricane, for the future of our planetary systems, and also on human institutions that will have to deal with the magnitude of the consequences of his policies. That’s a strong statement,…

1
PFAS price tag revealed, curtains for Cumbria coal mine, and the true cost of nationalising our water 26:27

4h ago26:27

26:27

Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. In this week’s episode, the team explores: PFAS. How much is it going to cost and how long have our agency’s known about its dangers? And planning for the UK’s firs…

1
Donald J. Trump vs. Life on Earth 30:01

1d ago30:01

30:01

This is the first of three episodes about how Donald Trump, if elected, will strangle Climate and Environmentalism in it’s crib. In this episode: Trump and his party have a new climate-strategy — acknowledging that change is happening, but refusing to actually do anything to stop it. Also, considering how shokingly unfit Donald Trump is for leading…

1
Sewage fat cats face the clink, net gain loopholes and Labour's 'reckless' solar expansion 20:52

2d ago20:52

20:52

Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. In this week’s episode, the team explores: The implications of Labour's new water bill, which includes the threat of criminal action against water company executive…

1
Solutions Week: Climate Change Is Coming For Your Wine 13:03

10d ago13:03

13:03

In California's Napa Valley, the nation's unofficial wine capital, one varietal reigns supreme: cabernet sauvignon. But climate change is threatening the small blue-black grapes for which cabernet sauvignon is named. Increasingly severe heat waves are taking a toll on the grape variety, especially in late summer during ripening. To kick off NPR's C…

1
Highways from hell: how toxic run-off from roads is poisoning our waterways 39:17

9d ago39:17

39:17

Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. In this week’s episode the team discusses: Labour's plan to eradicate bovine TB through the use of badger and cattle vaccines and also the planned five-year badger …

1
Feeling Itchy? Air Pollution Might Be Making It Worse 13:11

9d ago13:11

13:11

Short Wave producer Hannah Chinn has adult-onset eczema. They're not the only one. Up to ten percent of people in the United States have it, according to the National Eczema Association — and its prevalence is increasing. Despite its ubiquity, a lot about this skin condition remains a mystery. So today, Hannah's getting answers. They sat down with …

1
Detecting Pests By Eavesdropping On Insects 13:36

14d ago13:36

13:36

From Indonesia to Wisconsin, farmers all over the world struggle with a huge problem: pests. On top of that, it's tough for farmers to identify where exactly they have the pests and when. Reporter Lina Tran from NPR member station WUWM in Milwaukee joins host Emily Kwong to tell the story of how researchers in the Midwest are inventing new forms of…

1
Water in the West 50:20

15d ago50:20

50:20

What does it mean to do the greatest good for the greatest number? When the Los Angeles Aqueduct opened in 1913, it rerouted the Owens River from its natural path through an Eastern California valley hundreds of miles south to LA, enabling a dusty town to grow into a global city. But of course, there was a price. Today on the show: Greed, glory, an…

1
Airport expansion exasperation, sewage sludge time bomb, and the airline rapped over ‘misleading’ green claims 23:53

20d ago23:53

23:53

Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week’s big green news, the team finds out about London City Airport's expansion and how it fits into Labour's green agenda as a whole. We also learn about …

1
Exposing Contractor Cons Pt. 2 | HVAC | Gutter Guards | Asphalt | 08.23.2024 51:29

21d ago51:29

51:29

Watch the video on YouTube https://youtu.be/eJQpUgDitMU This episode of About the House is brought to you by the Construction Consumer Advocacy Institute https://constructionconsumeradvocacyinstitute.com/ ⁠ In this episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks about how to avoid getting taken advantage of by a dishonest contractor, espe…

1
The cyanide spill that closed a canal, water guzzling golf courses PLUS the UK-EU chemical policy chasm 36:50

28d ago36:50

36:50

Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week’s big green news, the team finds out about the Walsall chemical spill and the thousands of litres of toxic waste that’s leaked into the town’s canal. …

1
The bat police, the EA’s pension pot problem, and Miliband’s solar ‘error’ 18:52

30d ago18:52

18:52

Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week’s big green news, the team finds unravels: How the pension fund used by wildlife regulators Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales holds bonds…

1
Rat summer, fresh PFAS revelations PLUS Labour's planning revolution 32:14

1M ago32:14

32:14

Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week’s big green news, the team finds out: The significance of the thousands of PFAS-related legal cases taking place in the US and the UK’s most PFAS poll…

1
The Sunday Story: The Promise of America's Natural Gas 28:52

2M ago28:52

28:52

The U.S. is the largest exporter of natural gas in the world. And Louisiana's Gulf Coast is where much of America's natural gas is piped in to be liquified for export. Over the last twenty years, liquified natural gas (LNG) has been heralded as a clean and efficient "bridge fuel" for nations transitioning away from coal and oil, towards a future of…

1
The Tories' toxic pesticide, England's over-abstraction baddies PLUS the swimworthy rivers of Swiss cities 38:52

1M ago38:52

38:52

Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week’s Big Green News, the team finds out: Why the toxic neonicotinoid Cruiser SB pesticide was authorised by the Conservative government without any kind …

1
We Hate To Tell You This, But Some Leeches Can Jump 12:48

2M ago12:48

12:48

Generally, we at Short Wave are open-minded to the creepies and the crawlies, but even we must admit that leeches are already the stuff of nightmares. They lurk in water. They drink blood. There are over 800 different species of them. And now, as scientists have confirmed ... at least some of them can jump! Interested in more critter science? Email…

1
The supersized King's Speech PLUS The Wildlife Trusts' CEO on housing, Celtic rainforests and Labour's vision 46:43

2M ago46:43

46:43

Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week’s Big Green News, the team discusses: The implications of the King's Speech for the climate and the UK's natural environment Why the housing secretary…

1
How An Ambitious River Rerouting Plan Could Change India's Weather 13:45

2M ago13:45

13:45

More than a hundred years ago, a British engineer proposed linking two rivers in India to better irrigate the area and cheaply move goods. The link never happened, but the idea survived. Today, due to extreme flooding in some parts of the country mirrored by debilitating drought in others, India's National Water Development Agency plans to dig thir…

1
Exposing Contractor Cons - 07.09.2024 1:06:56

2M ago1:06:56

1:06:56

This episode of About the House is brought to you by the Construction Consumer Advocacy Institute https://constructionconsumeradvocacyinstitute.com/ ⁠ Watch the video on YouTube https://youtu.be/GCMvZ5LJQUg In this episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks about how to avoid getting taken advantage of by a dishonest contractor. Pick…

1
Miliband’s solar power play, Ofwat gives? PLUS The greenest cities in England 31:57

2M ago31:57

31:57

Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. In this week’s episode, we focus on the politics of solar power – more than a gigawatt of solar energy has been approved by the energy minister Ed Milliband but how…

1
The Magic — And Science — Of Synchronous Firefly Displays 13:50

2M ago13:50

13:50

Every year for two weeks between mid-May and mid-June, Congaree National Park in South Carolina is home to a fairy-tale-like display of flashing lights. These rhythmic performances happen all because of thousands of fireflies, flashing their belly lanterns at exactly the same time. According to the National Park Service, there are just three types …

1
Labour landslide: who’s in, who’s out PLUS Reeves revs up building blitz 31:57

2M ago31:57

31:57

Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. In this week’s episode, we look back and forwards at the politics of now: the slayed beasts of the Conservatives, the triumphant hunters of the labour party and the…

1
Sharks Often Get A Bad Rap, But Oceans Need Them 10:56

2M ago10:56

10:56

It's that time of the year again: Shark Week. The TV program is so long-running that if you're under 37, you've never known a life without it. In honor of this oft misunderstood critter, we revisit our conversation with shark scientist Melissa Christina Marquez. She explains just how important sharks are to keeping the oceans healthy, including the…

1
Fibreglass-filled oysters, the new cow tax PLUS the general election showdown for nature 24:51

3M ago24:51

24:51

Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. In THIS week’s episode, we focus on: The oysters in the south coast of England, which have been swallowing tiny pieces of boats made of fibreglass. The wild boars p…

1
Watering Our Community: Youth, Health, and Climate Resilience 32:40

3M ago32:40

32:40

In this episode, we discuss: The role of (North African) youth in climate change mitigation and adaptation Intersections of climate change, health and mental health Building resilience from the grassroots level to the global level; planetary resilience Introducing vulnerability and care in climate change discussions Guest | Dr. Saad Uakkas Dr Saad …

1
Supreme Court strikes down oil, nature's protest PLUS what happens when NGOs get too close to big business 22:33

3M ago22:33

22:33

Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. We want to hear from our listeners on what we can do to improve the podcast. To help us, and to be in with a chance to win £100 in John Lewis vouchers, please take …

1
Earth Is More Than A Planet With Life On It. It's A "Living Planet" 14:02

3M ago14:02

14:02

About ten years ago, science writer Ferris Jabr started contemplating Earth as a living planet rather than a planet with life on it. It began when he learned that the Amazon rainforest doesn't simply receive the rain that defines it; rather, it helps generate that rain. The Amazon does that by launching bits of biological confetti into the atmosphe…

1
MAYDAY: The forgotten poison in our skies 40:41

3M ago40:41

40:41

It’s taken nearly four decades for a global phase out of leaded petrol, light aircraft still use fuel containing lead to keep flying their planes. The US and the EU are looking to phase out this source of harmful lead pollution, but the UK is hanging back. Aviation fuel AVGAS 100LL uses Tetraethlylead for fuel stability. When this lead is jettisone…

1
Manifesto magic tricks, Reform’s revenge PLUS the carbon blowouts that could break our skies 53:57

3M ago53:57

53:57

Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. We want to hear from our listeners on what we can do to improve the podcast. To help us, and to be in with a chance to win £100 in John Lewis vouchers, please take …

1
How Insurance Protects Your Home with Michael Caples - 06.14.2024 57:50

3M ago57:50

57:50

This episode of About the House is brought to you by the Construction Consumer Advocacy Institute https://constructionconsumeradvocacyinstitute.com/ ⁠ Pick up a copy of Troy’s book at https://www.amazon.com/Building-Confidence-ESSENTIAL-Contractor-Hiring-ebook/dp/B0CYXPY63S In this episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to Michae…

1
Letters of Warning and Hope: Climate Scientists Write About the Crisis 29:01

3M ago29:01

29:01

Hundreds of climate scientists were asked this simple question: “What do you feel about climate change.” The result was poignant, angry, bewildered, and in some cases hopeful letters from climate scientists that most importantly, spell out what we need to do to avoid the calamity that is barreling rapidly toward us. Climate change is a complex and …

1
The highways from hell killing our waterways PLUS the latest general election green policy pledges 37:05

3M ago37:05

37:05

Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. We want to hear from our listeners on what we can do to improve the podcast. To help us, and to be in with a chance to win £100 in John Lewis vouchers, please take …

1
Green battle lines drawn, Saltmarsh SSSI bulldozed, PLUS the professor of faith on guarding God's garden 1:00:13

3M ago1:00:13

1:00:13

Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. We want to hear from our listeners on what we can do to improve the podcast. To help us, and to be in with a chance to win £100 in John Lewis vouchers, please take …

1
Climate Crisis vs. Culture Wars: The Green Backlash 32:04

4M ago32:04

32:04

This year elections are taking place across the globe covering almost half of the world’s population. It is also likely to be, yet again, the hottest year on record as the climate crisis intensifies. Around the world, nations are choosing to prioritize economic growth and national interest over climate policy. There are worrying signs of a green ba…

1
Exploring the Nexus of Air Pollution and Climate Change in Africa 26:53

4M ago26:53

26:53

In this episode, we discuss: Interconnectedness of Air Pollution and Climate Change Health and Environmental Impacts African Integrated Assessment Role of African Scientists Future of Atmospheric Sciences in Africa Guest | Prof. Rebecca Garland Our guest, Prof. Rebecca Garland, is a seasoned expert in atmospheric sciences, specialising in air quali…

1
Climate End-Game: This is Not Your Daddy's Gloom & Doom 30:16

4M ago30:16

30:16

The Climate End-Game is when global temperatures exceed 3°+ Celsius over this next century and beyond. If that were to occur, there could be multiple tipping points sparking each other at the same time, jacking the scorching heat even higher. Scientists say the world needs to think about a worst-case climate senerio. A team of international researc…

1
The policies lost in the election wash-up, Labour's green mission PLUS the most PFAS-polluted town in England 37:55

4M ago37:55

37:55

Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. We want to hear from our listeners on what we can do to improve the podcast. To help us, and to be in with a chance to win £100 in John Lewis vouchers, please take …

1
Bathing water baddies PLUS River Summit special ft. Feargal Sharkey, Paul Whitehouse, Jim Murray, Philip Duffy and Angela Henry 59:41

4M ago59:41

59:41

Paul Whitehouse, Feargal Sharkey, The Crown’s Jim Murray... This week's episode, recorded from the UK River Summit, features the rockstars of the water world and an environmental lawyer on a mission. Listen to the ECO Chamber to find out what you've missed. Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stor…

1
CLIMATE: Nobody Cares Anymore 27:41

4M ago27:41

27:41

Right at the moment when climate impacts are dramatically manifesting themselves, concern from global citizens is shrinking. We have lost that loving feeling toward the living world. We have lost any sense of urgency. As temperature rise, climate change remains a low priority for most individuals. Polling data shows that, concerning the greatest th…

1
Commercial and Residential Floor Coverings - 05.07.2024 35:38

4M ago35:38

35:38

This episode of About the House is brought to you by the Construction Consumer Advocacy Institute https://constructionconsumeradvocacyinstitute.com/ ⁠ Pick up a copy of Troy’s book at https://www.amazon.com/Building-Confidence-ESSENTIAL-Contractor-Hiring-ebook/dp/B0CYXPY63S In this episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to Rebecc…

1
DEFRA vs OEP, the lost infringement cases, PLUS the UK's diverging green policy 39:27

4M ago39:27

39:27

Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week’s Big Green News, the team discusses: The on-going beef between the government and the post-Brexit environmental watchdog – the Office for Environment…

1
Battling the War on Logic, Reason, and Common Sense: The War on Science 37:04

4M ago37:04

37:04

Science has never been more crucial to deciding the political issues facing the country. Yet science and scientists have less influence with the federal government than at any time in modern history. Despite that the marvels of scientific progress that has improved our lives immensely, some well-funded groups whose positions fly in the face of over…

1
ULEZ upset averted, climate ‘clown show’ PLUS Dartmoor's sheepwrecked SSSIs 54:20

4M ago54:20

54:20

Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week’s Big Green News, the team discusses: The fallout of the local elections… was it really the ULEZ wot won it in London? We’ll also be finding out why t…

1
Home Repair Services with Mister Fix-It STL - 05.01.2024 45:26

5M ago45:26

45:26

This episode of About the House is brought to you by the Construction Consumer Advocacy Institute https://constructionconsumeradvocacyinstitute.com/ ⁠ In this episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to Kevin Pannebecker about home repair services and his company Mister Fix-It STL. Find out why you may not want to work with a fly-b…

1
Permitting regime ‘collapse’, ‘fake’ DRS promises, PLUS Goldsmith, Eustice and Stacey on the legacy of a landmark act 40:23

5M ago40:23

40:23

Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week’s Big Green News, the team discusses: The jaw-dropping confession from the EA’s chief executive that England’s permitting regime has witnessed a ‘genu…

1
Shame as a Catalyst: Transforming Inaction into Climate Action 28:48

5M ago28:48

28:48

Can shaming help mitigate the climate crisis? As the climate crisis has worsened, experts have put forth numerous solutions to curb greenhouse gas emissions and stop rising temperatures. Could shaming be one of them? Recently, celebrities like Kylie Jenner, Taylor Swift and Drake have been getting flack on social media for how often they fly their …

1
Decolonizing Climate Discourse: Embracing Plurality in Knowledges 36:01

5M ago36:01

36:01

In this episode, we discuss: Critique of mainstream climate discourse Role of Indigenous knowledges Reimagining climate governance Positionality and ethical research Guest | Dr Ritodhi Chakraborty Our guest, Dr Ritodhi Chakraborty, is a political ecologist and interdisciplinary social scientist who collaborates with indigenous and agrarian communit…

1
How to Be Your Own/Hire a General Contractor: LIVE PRESENTATION - 04.16.2024 1:30:09

5M ago1:30:09

1:30:09

Watch the full presentation at https://youtu.be/Fmpw9lk5Pk0?si=nM4nGDQcXNsI1SEW This episode of About the House is brought to you by the Construction Consumer Advocacy Institute https://constructionconsumeradvocacyinstitute.com/ ⁠ In this episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy gives a live presentation to members of the St. Louis Real …

1
Ex-minister on DEFRA's inner workings, where is the LUF? PLUS The EfW industry responds to Barclay's freeze 39:11

5M ago39:11

39:11

Why does Trudy Harrison think DEFRA has a problem with the office for environmental protection and project delivery? Where is the missing Land Use Framework? And what's been going on this week in policy circles? Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the de…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Air And Water Pollution Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide