• What On Earth

  • By: CBC
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What On Earth

By: CBC
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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.
    Copyright © CBC 2025
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Politics & Government
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Episodes
  • Why climate disasters are a perfect storm for disinformation

    Why climate disasters are a perfect storm for disinformation
    Feb 1 2025

    From hurricanes to wildfires, extreme weather whips up false and misleading information. When people are left vulnerable after a disaster strikes, they may be more susceptible to being misled about the cause of their strife. And that often means pointing fingers at anything but climate change. We’re delving into the murky world of misinformation and disinformation – and looking for ways to separate climate facts from fiction.
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    25 mins
  • HOW TO: Get cheap eats, waste less and help the climate

    HOW TO: Get cheap eats, waste less and help the climate
    Jan 29 2025

    What if we told you there’s a way to lower your food costs while also reducing emissions? Apps that connect shoppers with stores and restaurants selling edible food that would otherwise go to waste offer a climate solution that also makes daily life a little more affordable. We’re testing three popular apps to see how they may help combat the problem of food waste and the harmful greenhouse gas emissions it creates.
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    16 mins
  • Insurance? What insurance? Climate changes that too

    Insurance? What insurance? Climate changes that too
    Jan 25 2025

    We used to take insurance for granted. Climate change is upending that. The L.A. wildfires have people talking about the future of home insurance in the face of more climate-charged disasters. We hear from a woman in Nova Scotia who worries about the future of her current home. And, Canada’s once stable insurance sector is facing uncertainty.
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    26 mins

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