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Electric Dreams
Is it time to buy an electric car? Peter Gibbs takes the plunge.
Helen Czerski's Arctic Expedition
After six weeks at the North Pole, Helen Czerski has new insights into climate change.
Man vs Woman vs Planet
Lucy Siegle and Tom Heap ask which gender is worse for the environment and why it matters.
Plasticphobia
Tom Heap asks if going plastic-free risks harming the environment.
The Real Cost of Chinese Medicine
Endangered animals are paying the price for the spread of traditional Chinese medicine.
Wetland Wonder
Wetlands are disappearing three times faster than forests, but the damage can be reversed.
March of the Wet Wipes
Our sewerage system is grinding to a halt. The culprits are wet wipes.
Art and the Environment
Could art help us see, hear and feel the problems facing our planet? Tom Heap finds out.
Heat from the Deep
Can we exploit the hot rocks beneath the earth's crust for power? Peter Gibbs reports.
The Future of Our National Parks
How can the UK's best-loved landscapes work better for people and wildlife?
Hit the Gas!
From the cattle shed to the racetrack. How ammonia cleaned up its act.
Tread Lightly
Tyres have an enormous impact on the environment. What can be done to make them better?
Clean Air for Kids
Clean air - the fightback: Tom Heap investigates air pollution and children's health.
Fast Fashion Slow Down
Can fast fashion be forced to slow down? Lucy Siegle reports
Dash from Gas
Domestic gas boilers have to go by 2050, but what's the alternative? Peter Gibbs reports.
The Wolf is Back!
The wolf has returned to every mainland European country. Tom Heap goes on their trail.
The Environment after Brexit
Where does Brexit leave the UK countryside? Tom Heap hosts a debate.
Could Britain Feed Itself?
Could Britain feed itself? Tom Heap investigates the pros and cons of self-sufficiency.
The Youth Are Revolting
Young people are taking on climate change. Tom Heap asks if they can change the future now
The State of Nature
How is the planet's natural life holding up to pressure from humanity? Tom Heap reports.
Eco Anxiety
Is the future of the planet making you depressed? Verity Sharp meets the eco-anxious.
Indian Impact
As India votes, are environmental issues rising up the political agenda?
Insect Extinction?
What did insects ever do for us? Tom Heap meets the people trying to stop their decline.
Verity's Wild Garden
Verity Sharp wants to turn her small Wiltshire garden into a haven for wildlife.
Fire in the Amazon
How can we prevent a repeat of the devastating fires in the Amazon?
Ghost Fishing
Plastic 'ghost gear' left in the sea by fishing causes problems. Lucy Siegle discovers why
The e-DNA Revolution
How environmental DNA is transforming what we know about our lakes, oceans and the past.
Carbon Free Islands
The Orkney Islands are pioneering a zero carbon approach to energy.
Powering Britain
How close is Britain to achieving a reliable, zero carbon power supply?
Plastic Gardens
What impact is the trend for fake turf and artificial plants having on the environment?
Iron Curtain Turns Green
The Iron Curtain was an accidental wildlife haven. Nature still thrives in the deathzone.