We can’t see air but we know it surrounds us and that we rely on it to survive. Therefore, unsurprisingly, the quality of this life-giving mixture of gases has become of increasing concern. Atmospheric physicist Dr Mark Richards joins explains how we can monitor this…
What comes to mind when you think of renewable energy? Perhaps you imagine a vast solar farm, or maybe you’re picturing spinning wind turbines in a field. Renewable energy sources like these are already having an impact on the type of power we use, but…
Join Professor Brian Cox to explore how wooden skyscrapers could help tackle climate change. Produced by the Royal Society with thanks to the research teams involved in the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition 2019 exhibit “Timber towers of tomorrow”. Discover more about their research at…
Join Professor Brian Cox to discover what you can do to cut the carbon emissions from your food. Produced by the Royal Society with thanks to the research teams involved in the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition 2019 exhibit “Take a bite out of climate…
Can we tackle air pollution? Air pollution causes around 7 million premature deaths every year, according to the World Health Organisation. And, as well as the impact on human health, poor air quality and increasing greenhouse gases in our atmosphere have a serious impact on…
Can technology help us to save the planet? From the handheld device that fits in your pocket to the large-scale digital infrastructure that keeps our shelves stocked and cars driving, digital technologies underpin almost everything we do in modern society. And with that power, comes…
How can we protect both people and the planet? Combating climate change and protecting global biodiversity was at the top of the world’s agenda before COVID-19 struck. And, while battling the pandemic remains at the forefront of global efforts, the climate crisis has not gone…
How can I nurture nature and protect the environment? Broadcaster Gillian Burke hosts a discussion to get to the bottom of your questions about biodiversity, what it means and why it’s so vital to have variety in species. Recent studies have shown that the populations…
How can your diet make a difference? Chef and broadcaster Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall hosts a discussion to get to the bottom of your questions about the relationship between our food and our planet. World food production grew from 1.84 billion tonnes in 1961 to 4.38 billion…
Wales is home to many important low-carbon energy projects, including Britain’s fastest supply of energy at Electric Mountain, one of the largest off-shore wind farms in the world, and over 120 community energy schemes. BBC Wales’s Rachael Garside hosted a discussion to find out how…