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Jul 2024
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Capturing nature’s urgent calls with Pau...

THE TIMES
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In a world undergoing a rapid transformation due to climate change, a big question remains- is it possible to undo the damage to our planet? Environment Editor for The Times, Adam Vaughan is joined by National Geographic photographer and acclaimed conservationist Paul Nicklen to hear how he endeavours to safeguard our planet through photography. 


This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. 


Series producer: Anya Pearce


This podcast is advertiser funded.




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