We’ve only got one planet. Let’s love it. BCfm Radio’s award-winning environmental programme.
For centuries, many people in the Western world believed the Amazon to be an unpopulated and untouched forest. This has never been true. The Amazon has been managed by Indigenous peoples for thousands of years. We explore how, through the creation of fertile soils and the selection and cultivation of plant and tree species over millennia, Indigenous peoples have transformed the Amazon rainforest into the most biodiverse ecosystem ...
The UK faces a growing climate and nature emergency. Yet most people have never been fully briefed on what it means for our lives, our economy and our future.
This new film – The People’s Emergency Briefing - sets out the risks facing the nation - and the credible, positive responses available - in a clear and accessible account designed for screenings in communities across the UK. As it is screened across the UK, audiences are ...
Science is moving fast, and every year the risks become clearer. The climate and nature emergency threatens all aspects of British life, from national security to the food supply - but solutions exist.
In this podcast, we hear from two of the UK’s top climate scientists and from climate activists calling for politicians and businesses to take the rapid action we need to protect our people, our prosperity and our children’s future.
...BCFM's One Love One Planet show explores the importance of the 'commons'; what it means, the thriving commons group in Bristol, why you might be involved in a common's project without even knowing it and a beautiful piece of common land near Bristol under dire threat from a giant corporation.
Listen and learn about this increasingly important concept in our divided, transactional world...
British military leaders and security services, MI5 & MI6, tell us: Climate change is now a core national security threat. This is not a future problem or a trade-off. Addressing climate change is central to national security today, not something to postpone.
It’s time to meet your MP and ask what they will do to protect us. Join the campaign at https://www.zerohour.uk/
If you are concerned about the climate emergency and the loss of nature, you may feel that there is little you can do about it. But you are more powerful than you may think. Over the years, activists have shifted the climate change conversation, leading to real, positive action.
In this podcast, we will look at how ordinary people in Bristol are peacefully campaigning to resist the forces that are driving climate change, and you ...
As heat, drought, floods and fires increasingly affect global breadbaskets, we’re being called to rethink how food is made.
The good news? We have powerful solutions. Precision fermentation — think high-tech brewing — can produce abundant, affordable, animal-free dairy, eggs and meat, with high quality and low cost.
It might sound impossible — but listen in and come away surprised, inspired and hopeful.
Top scientists warn the UK faces a climate–nature crisis more serious than COVID — worsened by misinformation and weak politics — but the government won't lead decisive action that can still change everything.
We voted for a Green Council in Bristol, but their draft Local Plan would allow developers to build on al...
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Richard Ecclestone is a retired police officer who, for years, policed environmental protests. Over time, he has seen how what were seen as minor offences that warranted no significant punishment can now lead to prison sentences.
Hear his journey from an establishment figure to a key player in Extinction Rebellion.
On Saturday, 15th November, from 12 pm to 9 pm, at Temple Cloud’s Rockaway Park will be transformed for Sea Change: Unite with Light Festival, a day-long celebration that unites creativity, performance, and community action to highlight the importance of protecting our oceans.
Visitors will be invited to take part in a series of creative workshops, performances, art exhibitions and talks, all raising awareness and funds for Project...
Before the last election, Labour promised there would be no new oil fields in British waters. Two years ago, Ed Miliband called Rosebank' climate vandalism’. Now in government, he must decide whether to approve Rosebank, which would be the largest new oil and gas field in British waters for 20 years.
If we want a liveable climate, we can't allow any new oil and gas projects or licences. The UK must stop Rosebank and all new oil &a...
We look at how the combination of solar; wind and batteries will give us very cheap and nearly unlimited energy. AI, robotics and autonomous vehicles will change our working lives. Finally, the threat to our food supply from climate change can be addressed by precision fermentation. Each of these technologies offers ways to address climate change comprehensively, yet they present a major threat to our lives if we do not take gre...
The COP 30 being hosted in the Amazon means that world leaders will pay particular attention to highlighting the vital role of Indigenous communities in protecting the rainforest and combating the climate crisis. Since the beginning of time, they have used their deep knowledge of the forests to harvest them sustainably and protect them.
On today’s show, our guests, Gabby and Mike, will call on the UK government to demonstrate gl...
Talk is cheap; listening and acting seem to be too difficult. In 2021, Bristol City Council spent £250,000 on a Citizens Assembly on Climate Change, Transport and Health, but then ignored the recommendations. In 2024, a representative of the Bristol Green Party said on this radio programme that they were committed to enacting the recommendations. However, by August 2025, Bristol City Council had still not started to do this.
...We talk to George and Charlotte about their project to fit an Air source Heat Pump, solar panels and a battery to their terraced home – From Retrofit West about the advice they can give and making your home warm on a low budget - finally, we hear from someone who got a grant to pay all of the costs of retrofitting her home.
Hear a brief recording from each candidate in the race to become the next Mayor of the West of England combined authority, before the election on 1st May 2025.
How we relate to other animals...Nature, 'wildlife', animal companions, animals who are farmed. What are the stories we are told and tell ourselves about other animals?
This is an interview with Paul Hoggett, who recently wrote a book called Paradise Lost? The Climate Crisis and the Human Condition. He describes climate distress and disavowal, which is when you know about the climate crisis but do not think about it, so you both know about and ignore it. He also discusses climate denial and how some politicians are pushing it. Finally, he discusses how we can help ourselves with climate distress....
Featuring composer Benji Bower talking to Anneka Sutcliffe about his album Terra Coda - a Symphonic Love Letter to the Earth.
‘Terra Coda’ has been a lifelong project for Benji, intertwining exceptional musical depth with his unwavering commitment to pivotal environmental concerns. Conceptually rich, it explores musical, political and environmental dimensions, reflecting Benji’s journey and meticulous attention to detail. The Ter...
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Building on the belief that a deeper understanding of the natural world enriches all of our lives, host Steven Rinella brings an in-depth and relevant look at all outdoor topics including hunting, fishing, nature, conservation, and wild foods. Filled with humor, irreverence, and things that will surprise the hell out of you, each episode welcomes a diverse group of guests who add their own expertise to the vast world of the outdoors. Part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by Audiochuck Media Company.
Hey Jonas! The official Jonas Brothers podcast. Hosted by Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas. It’s the Jonas Brothers you know... musicians, actors, and well, yes, brothers. Now, they’re sharing another side of themselves in the playful, intimate, and irreverent way only they can. Spend time with the Jonas Brothers here and stay a little bit longer for deep conversations like never before.
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.