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Every Thursday, a new episode of Living Planet brings you environment stories from around the world, digging deeper into topics that touch our lives every day. The prize-winning, weekly half-hour radio magazine and podcast is produced by Deutsche Welle, Germany's international broadcaster - visit dw.com/environment for more.

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    • 4.5 • 55 Ratings

Every Thursday, a new episode of Living Planet brings you environment stories from around the world, digging deeper into topics that touch our lives every day. The prize-winning, weekly half-hour radio magazine and podcast is produced by Deutsche Welle, Germany's international broadcaster - visit dw.com/environment for more.

    An ode to the crow

    An ode to the crow

    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.

    • 11 min
    What's better: Contact lenses or glasses?

    What's better: Contact lenses or glasses?

    It seems like glasses would be the obvious eco-friendly choice, but not so fast! The answer is both fascinating and a bit mind boggling. Get ready for some eye-opening facts that could make you rethink your eyewear habits.

    • 20 min
    The iron grip of Brazil's mining industry

    The iron grip of Brazil's mining industry

    Brazil's iron ore industry is a vital economic asset but it has devastating environmental consequences. In this episode we delve into the challenges faced by local communities in Minas Gerais as they resist the impacts of mining activities on their environment and water sources.

    • 29 min
    What's better: Tea or coffee?

    What's better: Tea or coffee?

    Have you ever wondered about the eco-story behind your daily brew? Join us as we spill the beans on the environmental impact of tea & coffee, from cultivation to consumption.

    • 30 min
    What's better: Plastic or paper?

    What's better: Plastic or paper?

    Plastic or paper packaging. The more environmentally friendly option seems obvious, right? But concealed within this deceptively simple choice between two materials is a whole lot of different chemicals, marketing tricks and greenwashing. So, which is better for the environment?

    • 15 min
    What's better: E-readers or paper books?

    What's better: E-readers or paper books?

    Do you ever find yourself stumped by a seemingly simple choice between two things because you're not sure which would be better for the environment? Like plastic or paper packaging, cotton or polyester pants? We're going to try to find some of the answers in a new segment exploring these everyday environmental dilemmas. In this episode we tackle our reading options: electronic books vs paperbacks.

    • 14 min

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55 Ratings

55 Ratings

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Living Planet is a great program for opening eyes (and ears, of course) to so many environmental issues. Each topic is well researched and presented in a calm and thoughtful manner. If you have questions about current issues or are eager to learn about new ideas, this program is for you. It's also great to share.

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Timely and more inclusive.

Living Planet brings to light more factors—in a more revealing way—than other news podcasts. Covers the world from an accountable first-world perspective.

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