39 Ways to Save the Planet

BBC Radio Four, in partnership with the Royal Geographical Society, presents 39 ideas to relieve the stress that climate change is exerting on the planet.

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Four More Ideas to Save the World
Four more cunning carbon-busting ideas.
29 Oct 2021,57 mins
Arnold Schwarzenegger's favourite ways to save the planet
Series fan Arnold Schwarzenegger discusses his favourite green ideas with Tom Heap.
29 Oct 2021,14 mins
Hydrogen Revolution
Fuelling the future with hydrogen. Tom Heap reports.
28 Oct 2021,14 mins
Hunting Down the Polluters
How to spot the planet's polluters with satellites, artificial intelligence and Al Gore.
27 Oct 2021,14 mins
Low Carbon Crisps
Ever thought about the carbon cost of a packet of crisps? Tom Heap has.
26 Oct 2021,14 mins
Windcatchers
Wind energy is vital in the battle against climate change, but can we make it better?
25 Oct 2021,14 mins
Five Cunning Carbon-Cutting Ideas
Tom Heap presents five more ideas to reverse the march of climate change.
22 Oct 2021,57 mins
Better Batteries
Batteries are powering the electric car revolution, but can we make them last longer?
22 Oct 2021,14 mins
The Happiness Index
Do we need an alternative way to assess a nation's success and growth?
21 Oct 2021,14 mins
Floating Solar Power
Most of the surface of this planet is water. Can we cover it with solar panels?
20 Oct 2021,14 mins
Local Wisdom
Tom Heap discovers how indigenous knowledge can help us fight climate change.
19 Oct 2021,14 mins
Zero Carbon Flight
Tom Heap returns with nine more carbon-busting ideas. Can we fly carbon-free?
18 Oct 2021,14 mins
Five More Ideas to Change the World
Tom Heap offers up five more carbon-busting ideas to blow your mind
03 Sep 2021,57 mins
New Nuclear
Can new forms of nuclear power help in the fight against climate change?
03 Sep 2021,14 mins
Black Gold
Discover biochar – the arch-enemy of climate change.
02 Sep 2021,14 mins
Better Blocks
Concrete blocks are the foundations of the modern world. But they could be greener.
01 Sep 2021,14 mins
Eat Better for the Planet
How to improve mass catering for the planet
31 Aug 2021,14 mins
Buy Less Stuff
Can we consume less by sharing more, finding new homes for old stuff and using it smartly?
30 Aug 2021,14 mins
Five More Brilliant Ideas
Tom Heap presents five more carbon-busting ideas to halt climate change
27 Aug 2021,57 mins
Big Drop Energy
A big weight and a really deep hole. Could they help turn our electricity grid green?
27 Aug 2021,14 mins
Insulate the Nation
Retrofitting new technology to insulate old homes on a grand scale.
26 Aug 2021,14 mins
Magical Rockdust
Discover how sprinkling rockdust on farm fields could capture carbon.
25 Aug 2021,14 mins
Swiss Air
Giant fans suck in fresh Alpine air and remove the carbon dioxide. Is this our future?
24 Aug 2021,14 mins
Hot Shower, Cool Planet
A cheap and simple idea to turn the heat of the sun into hot showers for the world
23 Aug 2021,14 mins
Five More Fascinating Carbon-Cutting Ideas
Tom Heap and Dr Tamsin Edwards uncover five intriguing ways to combat climate change.
30 Apr 2021,57 mins
Zero Carbon Farm
Can British farmers transform themselves into carbon-cutting heroes?
30 Apr 2021,14 mins
Bamboo Is Better
Fast-growing bamboo could be a powerful climate ally.
29 Apr 2021,14 mins
Cutting the Cow Burps
Cattle emit huge quantities of planet-warming methane. But they can be stopped!
28 Apr 2021,14 mins
Logging For Good
How to cut down trees for timber without harming the planet.
27 Apr 2021,14 mins
Slippery Ships
How to make ships more carbon-efficient.
26 Apr 2021,14 mins