Stockholm city council has drawn up plans to ban vehicles powered by fossil fuels from its downtown commercial area from the beginning of 2025. The aim is to reduce pollution but some opposition politicians think the strategy will make life difficult for residents. - L'amministrazione comunale di Stoccolma ha presentato un piano per impedire l'accesso alla z ... Show More
Jun 26
Ep.375: Tasmania's muttonbirds, and muttonbirders, face uncertain future - Ep.375: Un futuro incerto per la berta codacorta e i suoi allevatori
For thousands of years, Aboriginal people in Tasmania have harvested yula, also known as muttonbirds, a short-tailed shearwater. Its harvest is one of the oldest cultural practices for Tasmanian Aboriginal people. But as another season is looming, it's facing a number of threats. ... Show More
5m 44s
Jun 19
Ep.374: 'Be curious': New campaign aims to improve autism understanding - Ep.374: "Be Curious", una nuova campagna per migliorare la comprensione dell'autismo
A survey of more than 1,000 Australians [conducted in Feb 2025] has found 45 per cent had only a limited understanding of the lifelong neurodevelopmental condition. Advocates say societal attitudes can have a very significant impact on the quality of life of Australians with auti ... Show More
12m 30s
Nov 2022
5 lessons on building an emissions-free city | Heidi Sørensen
Confronting climate change makes for better cities and a better quality of life, says Heidi Sørensen, director of the climate agency for the city of Oslo, Norway. From construction sites without noise pollution to fully electric transportation, she details the exciting green tran ... Show More
15m 31s
Oct 2023
The Sunday Story: A 15-minute climate solution attracts conspiracies
15-minute cities are an urban planning idea growing in popularity. The idea is that you can get to the key places in your life - think work, education, food, recreation - in a 15-minute walk, bike or transit ride. Now mayors from Paris to Cleveland are looking to use them to redu ... Show More
25m 43s
Dec 2019
What You Need to Know About Fossil Fuels and the Paris Climate Agreement Goals
Delegates, civil society and government officials from around the world are gathering in Madrid, Spain this week for the next big international climate change conference, known as COP 25. On the agenda are strategies to accelerate progress towards the Paris Agreement Goals of lim ... Show More
27m 51s