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Living Planet

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Looking to reconnect with nature? Want to make better decisions for the health of the planet? Every Friday, Living Planet brings you the stories, facts and debates on the key environmental issues of our time.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Living Planet episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Living Planet for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Living Planet episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

America's iconic national parks are a great place to reconnect with nature. But are the crowds killing the vibe? Among the red rocks and tourists of Arches National Park in Southern Utah, reporter Sam Baker asks: Do we need solitude to find serenity in nature?

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Living Planet - What’s better: dairy vs plant-based milk
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08/23/24 • 23 min

Whether you're an almond or soy milk enthusiast, or just curious about the latest trend in plant-based alternatives, find out which milk is the best choice for your health and the environment.

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Living Planet - Naturally Connected: The fox's tale
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08/16/24 • 13 min

Foxes have thrived alongside us for centuries. Despite facing numerous threats, they continue to adapt and survive in our ever-changing world. But how are these clever animals finding their place in urban areas?

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In the heart of Berlin, woodpeckers are turning the city into their playground. From drumming on trees to carving out homes, these master carpenters are thriving in the most unlikely of places. But why are they drawn to the bustling streets and towering buildings?

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Ever been in this situation? You want to fly, but when you start looking at carbon offset websites, you can’t tell what’s real? Then this episode’s definitely for you. We asked around, and got some pretty interesting answers, including from an unlikely carbon credit b.s. detector.

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Living Planet - Deep Dive: What happens when ants invade?
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09/13/24 • 35 min

Which creatures tend their own gardens, keep livestock, wage wars and have been around since the dinosaurs? We’re talking about ants of course. Tiny but mighty, the ant universe is complex, fascinating, and mostly hidden. Ants are crucial for sustaining healthy ecosystems. But, as residents in one German town discovered, they can also wreak havoc when they invade new habitats.

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Living Planet - Introducing: What on Earth
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09/20/24 • 26 min

This week we are sharing an episode from What On Earth — a CBC Podcast dedicated to bringing you a world of climate solutions. “Ghosts in their fishing nets” takes us to the Yukon, where Indigenous communities are sounding the alarm over critically endangered Chinook salmon populations – and fighting to help the fish return.

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Living Planet - Naturally Connected: An ode to the crow
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03/28/24 • 11 min

A familiar bird that is as clever as it is cunning, sadly the crow is often dismissed as merely a ruthless menace or an unwelcome alarm clock. But if you look closer, there's beauty in this scavenger's ways.

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This week on Living Planet: What does it mean for an ecosystem to be intact? And what does it take to keep it that way? We'll also check in on the upcoming German election and what it might mean for the climate. And we hear about the challenges disabled activists face when advocating for the environment.
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Living Planet - The Wild with Chris Morgan (special episode)
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08/26/21 • 29 min

This week, Living Planet brings you another podcast we think you'll enjoy: The Wild with Chris Morgan. Often we go to nature to find silence, to find solace. But what is silence really? You might think you’re in a quiet place, but it’s really hard to find natural silence these days. In this special episode, Chris Morgan goes searching for one square inch of silence.
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FAQ

How many episodes does Living Planet have?

Living Planet currently has 250 episodes available.

What topics does Living Planet cover?

The podcast is about Nature, Podcasts and Science.

What is the most popular episode on Living Planet?

The episode title 'Introducing: What on Earth' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Living Planet?

The average episode length on Living Planet is 29 minutes.

How often are episodes of Living Planet released?

Episodes of Living Planet are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Living Planet?

The first episode of Living Planet was released on Mar 19, 2020.

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