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What On Earth

What On Earth

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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.

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Episodes
  • Will Hurricane Melissa spur the world to pay up for climate?
    Nov 1 2025

    As Jamaica moves to rebuild after the storm, the world prepares to gather for its annual climate conference. And amid the stories of death and destruction, Caribbean nations are urging richer countries to help them adapt to climate change. We hear from climate leaders in the Caribbean about what Jamaica is doing to safeguard itself against hurricanes, and why more is needed from world leaders at COP30.

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    25 mins
  • A doggy bag of ice cream and other adventures in saving food
    Oct 29 2025

    Wasted food has a climate cost bigger than the aviation industry. So how can we toss less – and feed hungry people at the same time? We meet someone who’s made it a mission to eat everything she buys, including scraps you might not have ever considered saving for later. Then, we head out with a charity that collects leftover food from grocery stores and passes it along to people in need. And, we hear what’s needed for Canada to meet its promise to cut food waste in half by 2030.

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    28 mins
  • AI data centres guzzle water. People are pushing back.
    Oct 25 2025

    You might have heard that using a chatbot to write an email can use a cup of water. So how much water do the new AI data centres being built in Canada use? CBC’s Jonathan Montpetit wanted to find out. Instead, he found a murky business with little oversight. But there’s also growing opposition to big tech companies using public drinking water, just as climate change makes water more precious than ever.

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    26 mins
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