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On The Green Fence
On the Green Fence lives up to its name in looking at complex, often divisive environmental issues from multiple angles. It’s not about greenism, but about delving into the major concerns of...
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20 of 81 episodesEnergy crisis: The comeback of coal in Germany?
Germany is firing up old coal plants to ensure energy supply this winter. What does this mean for the country's coal phaseout and climate ta...
Farewell and new beginnings
After a great run, the On the Green Fence podcast is coming to a close. But we also have some good news for you.
Can we recycle our way out of the plastic crisis?
Globally only 9% of all plastic waste is recycled. But why are mechanical recycling rates so low? And could chemical recycling help achieve...
Why don't we use more bioplastics?
Substituting fossil-based plastics with compostable ones could help address plastic pollution. But not all bioplastics are eco-friendly or b...
Could plastic-eating enzymes help curb pollution?
Each year, millions of tons of plastic waste ends up in the environment where it can last for centuries. But the discovery of plastic-gobbli...
The growing microplastics problem: risks and solutions
Microplastics have been found everywhere — from the deepest parts of the ocean to the heights of Mount Everest. A problem that is set to int...
The plastics age: How did we get here?
Each year, the world produces 430 million tons of plastics – and that figure is set to triple by 2060. How did plastics become such a big pa...
Trailer: The global plastics crisis, new podcast series
Global plastics production has doubled over the past two decades. Despite rising consumer awareness, there is more single-use plastic waste...
More allergies due to climate change?
By 2050, half the world's population could be affected by at least one allergy. Is global warming to blame? Find out more about rising polle...
How lab-grown meat could help the climate
Global demand for meat is growing, but animal agriculture has a significant carbon footprint. Could cultivating steaks, nuggets and sushi in...
Climate crisis: Is cli-fi counterproductive?
Climate fiction has become a significant cultural phenomenon, reflecting the urgency of the climate crisis and the need for creative respons...
The rise of climate fiction
Cli-fi is growing increasingly popular as the climate crisis deepens. But could this mainly dystopian genre play a constructive role in tack...
Why more 'edible cities' are a good idea
The German town of Andernach uses its public spaces to grow fruit, vegetables and herbs that anyone can pick free of charge. It's also a soc...
Understanding our food choices
Supermarkets stock thousands of food products flown in from all over the world. And we've become used to this bounty of choice, often at the...
AI: 'It will be a wild ride'
Machines that can outsmart humans are the stuff of sci-fi novels. But some in the tech industry believe that if rapid advances in AI continu...
AI: What are the downsides for the environment?
Artificial intelligence has tremendous potential to help us reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, the technology itself has...
How AI can help us protect the planet
The field of artificial intelligence is growing fast. Not only is it bringing profound changes to the way we live and work, it's also provin...
Climate change: The biggest health threat to humanity
The impacts of climate change are making us sick and claiming the lives of 13 million people every year. According to the World Health Organ...
The Rhine: Protecting a precious water source
Ahead of World Water Day, we look at how the Rhine was transformed from a heavily polluted and stinking river into a clean waterway. Today,...
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