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What On Earth

What On Earth

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The climate is changing. So are we. Explore a world of solutions with host Laura Lynch and our team of journalists. We find inspiration in unexpected places, scrutinize new technologies, hold powerful people accountable and join you on the journey to fix this mess. New episodes every Wednesday and Saturday.

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  • What On Earth turns 5! What’s changed in the climate fight?

    What On Earth turns 5! What’s changed in the climate fight?
    Jul 5 2025

    To mark the show’s anniversary, we ask what Canada has learned about tackling climate change since our debut in 2020, starting with lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic. And, we discuss what climate action could look like over the next five years.
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    24 mins
  • Meet the guides finding safe paths through melting mountains

    Meet the guides finding safe paths through melting mountains
    Jul 2 2025

    From the Best of What On Earth — Glaciers are rapidly retreating in Canada’s Rockies and that’s making it more hazardous to navigate some alpine routes. In this documentary, we visit Banff National Park to meet guides who are adapting to the different ways climate change is altering a once familiar landscape. Plus, what you need to know about how older people can stay safe in extreme heat.
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    28 mins
  • Small businesses going net zero? In THIS economy?

    Small businesses going net zero? In THIS economy?
    Jun 28 2025

    If Canada wants to be net zero by 2050, more than a million small businesses will have to make the green transition. And while some intrepid business owners are already trying their best to navigate a more eco-friendly path, others say it’s a big ask, especially when many are already struggling to balance the needs of price-wary shoppers with a thin bottom line. We’ll dive into their journey, and learn more about the supports that could change the game.
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    27 mins
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