Earth Day falls on 22nd April, and to mark this important date, Do You Really Know is rerunning a series of episodes about environmental issues affecting our planet. Let's take a refresher on some of the terms and concepts you need to be familiar with, in order to understand climate change. Happy listening!
What is biomass?
Biomass is organic matter, mainl ... Show More
Today
How can you shop in a more eco-friendly way?
From overbuying and unnecessary packaging to food waste, the way we shop can have a bigger environmental impact than we realise. In the UK, food and drink account for around a quarter of the average household's carbon footprint, according to the Carbon Trust. UK households throw ... Show More
4m 34s
Today
Why do we forget our dreams?
On average, we remember just one dream per week, and around 5% of us never remember any. But in reality, we all dream; it’s just that some of us never have any recollection of doing so. So why is it then that certain dreams stay with us, while others fade away immediately? It’s i ... Show More
6m 35s
Today
What impact does your first love have on the rest of your life?
Most of us never really forget the person who first made our heart race or that awkward, wonderful, or maybe disappointing teenage kiss. Whether it was magic or a mess, that first experience often leaves a mark that shapes the way we see relationships as adults. How can one relat ... Show More
5m 25s
Apr 2025
Happy Earth Day?
Hi friends,Welcome back to the Earth to Humans podcast. It’s been a minute, but we’re back! I’m senior producer Sarinah Simons, and today, on Earth Day, I’m here with a little season update and some reflection.Yes, we are finally back from our break. Stepping away gave us time to ... Show More
3m 35s
Apr 2022
WeWow Earth Week Day 5: Happy Earth Day, Earthlings!
Happy Earth Day! Today, we're mapping out our instruction manuals for how to take care of the Earth! What's on yours?! Grownups, send us photos and videos at tinkercast.com/share! Want to listen to more episodes of Flip and Mozi's Guide to How to be an Earthling? Listen now where ... Show More
32m 53s
Apr 2022
For the Love of Trees: Earth Day 2022
Trees are growing differently, what that means for our planet, and what we can do to help; Climate change slams a small city called Durban in South Africa, an inside look at how they're coping with major flooding; The Biden Administration opens up oil drilling on federal land, ho ... Show More
39m 14s
Apr 2022
For Earth Day, two books rethink how we talk about environmental crises
Today is Earth Day, a good occasion as any to reflect on the emergencies the planet currently faces. First, Harriet A. Washington, author of A Terrible Thing to Waste: Environmental Racism and Its Assault on the American Mind, talks to NPR's Sarah McCammon about the long-term dam ... Show More
8 m
Apr 2022
WeWow Earth Week Day 2: Compost It!
Welcome back to WeWow's Earth Week! Today, Mindy and Guy are learning a new way to help their planet, composting! Then, we'll listen to another episode of one of Mindy and Guy's favorite podcasts, Flip and Mozi's Guide to How to be an Earthling. Today, we're joining Flip and Mozi ... Show More
28m 56s