BBC Radio 4 - Costing the Earth
Costing the Earth
Man's effect on the environment, questioning accepted truths, challenging those in charge and reporting on progress towards improving the world.
Presenters, Tom Heap and Dr Alice Roberts, travel the UK and the world in search of solutions to the challenges facing the natural world and the people and wildlife that live in it.
Broadcast at 21.00 on Mondays, Costing the Earth runs for 27 weeks of the year, split into three series. Podcast episodes are added weekly.
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CostEarth: 15 May 12 Pushing Water
Could we prevent drought and flood by rebalancing Britain's water supply? Tom Heap reports.
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CostEarth: 08 May 12 The Return of the king
Coal is our dirtiest fuel but consumption is rising throughout the world. Tom Heap investigates the return of Old King Coal and the failure to find cheap alternatives.
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CostEarth: 01 May 12 Genetically Modified Brunch
Could the new generation of genetically-modified plants offer real benefits for our health and environment? Tom Heap reports.
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CostEarth: 21 Apr 12 Cruise Ships And Creeks
Cornwall's economy could get a big boost from the enlargement of Falmouth Harbour. But what are the consequences for the region's delicate eco-system? Tom Heap reports.
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CostEarth: 14 Apr 12 Britain in Flames
It's wildfire season in Britain but do we take the risks seriously? Tom Heap investigates.