Best Footprint Media Group Podcasts (2025)

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Earth's oldest living organisms survive in Europe's last wild forest 4:30

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2d ago4:30

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It’s a sacred sanctuary for bisons, wolves and countless birds. The Białowieża Forest is the last untouched forest in Europe. Not a single tree has ever been cut down there. Located between Poland and Belarus, it fascinates scientists and nature lovers alike. Our France 2 colleagues report.By FRANCE 24 English

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Reap what you sow: Lancashire's toxic town - exposed 19:13

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories and bring you up to speed on the latest developments in environmental policy. This week, ENDS Report’s deputy editor Tess Colley speaks with news editor Pippa Neil. After obtaining never-before-seen documents, ENDS Report can reveal that the chemical man…

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Road to COP30: What are the climate targets? 5:07

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World leaders will convene at a climate summit hosted by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday in New York. Countries face mounting pressure to set more ambitious emission reduction targets for 2035 ahead of COP30 in Brazil. Governments were invited to submit their updated pledges by February 2025. Of the 195 Paris Agreement signatorie…

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Boy Wasted: What happens next? 16:03

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories and bring you up to speed on the latest developments in environmental policy. This week, in a departure from business as usual, ECO Chamber host James Agyepong-Parsons sits down with the creators of Boy Wasted – a Smoke Trail production for ENDS Report a…

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Boy Wasted - Episode 3: Wasted Lives 24:04

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In this finale episode, the team asks a disturbing question: what if there is not just one body, but hundreds? As the team join the dots between Britain and Turkey, they begin to uncover the awful scale of deaths, lies and secrets that are buried in our recycling. Boy Wasted is the thrilling three-part environmental true crime investigation, presen…

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Boy Wasted - Episode 2: The Boss 15:37

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It's a case that doesn’t make any sense: a boy's body found shredded in a bale of plastic, kept entirely secret. The team begin investigating the people who know about the death. When an eye witness comes forward, the allegations get even bigger. Boy Wasted is the thrilling three-part environmental true crime investigation, presented by Dan Ashby a…

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Boy Wasted - Episode 1: The Body 22:45

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When a mystery body of a boy is found in a bale of recycled plastic in Turkey, a team of investigative journalists decide to work out what happened. They go looking for answers in industrial yards and dodgy offices, but the story gets more risky. Tensions explode in Istanbul and one of their team is arrested. But they have to know: who was the boy?…

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Au revoir, imported red roses: France's flower industry bounces back 5:42

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From carrot flowers to potting soil made of concrete waste – could local, organic and eco-friendly bouquets be the future of floristry? In France, nine out of 10 flowers are imported, but that's starting to change. After decades of being overshadowed by the Netherlands, fierce global competition and strict regulations, the country's flower industry…

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Decoding China’s doublespeak 27:13

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How the Chinese Communist Party gets lost in translation and whether it’s accidental or intentional. “The Belt and Road Initiative”, “community with a shared future for humankind”, “socialism with Chinese characteristics in a new era” - the slogans and proclamations coming out of Beijing can sound abstract and bewildering. We examine the complex ch…

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Reform UK jamboree hands mic to climate denial as Starmer shuffles the deck 29:29

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories and bring you up to speed on the latest developments in environmental policy. This week, ECO Chamber host James Agyepong-Parsons speaks with editor Jamie Carpenter about Reform UK’s party conference hosted at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham …

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Coming soon: Boy Wasted 2:07

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There's a concrete yard with piles of plastic, and lying on the ground is the body of a boy - grotesquely ripped apart. Who was he? And what really happened to him? A team of award-winning investigative journalists set out to find out. You can listen to all three episodes of Boy Wasted on the Eco Chamber podcast feed from 16 September 2025. A Smo…

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Unstoppable predator: Lionfish take hold in Greek waters 7:00

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As human-induced climate change intensifies, waters are warming and the sea life within is beginning to change its behaviour. For the past couple of years, the Mediterranean Sea – one of the fastest warming areas in the world – has been attracting a litany of invasive fish prone to more tropical climates, such as toadfish, rabbitfish and the extrem…

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Sweet nothings: What hot fudge sundaes have to do with a PFAS lobbying push 29:15

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories and bring you up to speed on the latest developments in environmental policy. This week, ECO Chamber host James Agyepong-Parsons speaks with deputy editor Tess Colley about the chemicals industry’s attempts to influence UK politicians on regulating forev…

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Is the Mediterranean turning into plastic soup? 7:37

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The Mediterranean is thought to be the most polluted sea on Earth. The equivalent of 34,000 plastic bottles are dumped into it every minute. This unprecedented level of pollution is devastating for both humans and marine life, half of which are found nowhere else on the planet. FRANCE 24's Down to Earth team met with volunteers and scientists fight…

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No birdie for golfing billionaire as watchdog bristles at golf course plans 17:43

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories and bring you up to speed on the latest developments in environmental policy. This week, Eco Chamber host James Agyepong-Parsons speaks with senior reporter Shosha Adie about a proposed golf course in the Scottish Highlands which one watchdog says has ha…

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The sky high PFAS levels revealed at England's airports 18:29

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories and bring you up to speed on the latest developments in environmental policy. For today’s episode we bring you an ENDS exclusive on the levels of toxic forever chemicals detected at English airports described as “alarmingly” high by experts. Per- and pol…

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Life under JNIM 31:32

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The al-Qaeda offshoot JNIM is one of the deadliest Jihadist groups in the world. It exploits a security vacuum in Africa’s Sahel region to impose its Salafist version of Islam. In part one of this miniseries we explored the structure and ideology of JNIM. In this episode we’ll try to understand its impact on local life and on the region’s complex g…

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High seas for UK seabirds as world's 'biggest' wind farm greenlit 27:35

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories and bring you up to speed on the latest developments in environmental policy. In Scotland, the world’s largest wind farm has been approved. SSE Renewable’s Berwick Bank offshore wind farm will be constructed 38km off the coast from St Abb's Head National…

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Watchdog barks as biodiversity net gain foundations shake 24:11

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories and bring you up to speed on the latest developments in environmental policy. The pillars of biodiversity net gain - a flagship nature policy - are under stress as the Office for Environmental Protection has warned the government against making any subst…

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Summer of green discontent? Reform UK councils make net zero moves, Corbyn stakes eco claims 23:58

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories and bring you up to speed on the latest developments in environmental policy. In the last week, former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn announced the launch of a new political party with water industry policy front and centre. And earlier this year, Ref…

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The Bright Side: Morocco turns fog into drinking water 3:04

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For the past six years, Morocco has endured a severe drought that has drastically affected agriculture and water availability. Olive groves and vineyards have withered, and wells in remote mountain villages are drying up. Accessing groundwater by drilling deeper is expensive and often out of reach for many communities. In response, scientists in so…

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The JNIM branch of al-Qaeda 32:09

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The JNIM branch of al-Qaeda is one of the world's deadliest jihadist groups. It has firmly planted its flag in the Sahel. Sub-Saharan Africa has emerged as a key battlefront for jihadists: around 50 percent of deaths from terrorism in 2024 were registered in the Sahel region alone, according to the Global Terrorism Index. JNIM is an eclectic yet un…

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KAPOW! Ofwat whacked as new water super regulator rises 24:08

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories and bring you up to speed on the latest developments in environmental policy. This week, ENDS Report’s senior reporter Shosha Adie explains the implications of a major review into the water sector. Alongside Alistair Chisholm, policy director at CIWEM – …

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Toxic sludge: How the government ignored Environment Agency pleas for reform 25:15

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories and bring you up to speed on the latest developments in environmental policy. This week, ENDS Report’s deputy editor Tess Colley reveals her exclusive findings on the toxic sludge being spread on agricultural fields. After getting hold of reams of exclus…

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Want to shrink your carbon footprint this summer? Try slow travel! 5:03

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Summer holidays are in full swing, but how can we travel without polluting? One option is sailing across the Mediterranean. A French cooperative is offering an alternative to flying or taking the ferry with a new sailboat route between mainland France and Corsica. It's a long, slow and expensive adventure, but it's the greenest way to get there. Au…

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Troubled Waters: The hidden river pollutants being brought to light 24:27

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories and bring you up to speed on the latest developments in environmental policy. On this week’s bonus episode, ENDS’ senior journalist Shosha Adie hosts a dedicated panel on the chemical threats facing our rivers, which includes special guest Dr Robert Brad…

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Green activism or public threat? UK cracks down on environmental groups 2:58

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In the UK, an ongoing crackdown on environmental activists is becoming ever tighter. Those who cause "public nuisance" by sitting on a road to block it, or spraying paint on a building or work of art can now be punished not by a simple fine, but a prison sentence of up to 10 years. It's part of the 2022 Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act. Ove…

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Farming rules or does water? DEFRA faces new legal challenge 17:53

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories and bring you up to speed on the latest developments in environmental policy. This week, ENDS journalists are joined by Amy Fairman, head of campaigns at River Action, to explain why her team has taken action against DEFRA over its revised guidance on th…

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The force awakens? Tory fears over Natural England's 'new authoritarian empire' 24:18

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This week, ENDS journalists are joined by Richard Broadbent, an environmental lawyer and director at Freeths LLP, as they review Natural England’s potential new powers contained in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Will it enable Natural England to build "an authoritarian empire," as some Conservative peers fear, or could it help unleash the re…

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Early springs are killing Bambi 9:23

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This summer could be one of the hottest ever recorded on Earth, marked by early heatwaves, droughts and storms. As the weather grows more unpredictable, wildlife is under pressure to adapt or disappear. In France, scientists have discovered that roe deer are struggling. Spring arrives too early and many fawns miss the peak of their food supply. As …

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Can Artificial Intelligence turbocharge sustainability? 44:06

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In our latest Sustainability Bites podcast, in association with Nestlé Professional, we take a closer look at AI and the possible profound impact on sustainability endeavour in the hospitality sector. We set out to define AI in the context of foodservice. We explore the main potential applications for AI and delve into where AI is already being dep…

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What next for Poland? 29:33

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Why are Poland's young voters turning to the right? With his veto powers, Poland’s president-elect Karol Nawrocki could halt the pro-EU government of Donald Tusk. Poland is a NATO member and backs Ukraine in the war with Russia. Scaling up security is an issue almost all Poles agree on, yet there are some signs of shifting attitudes - on foreign po…

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The Industrial Strategy: Will it really 'power Britain’s future'? 33:17

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories and bring you up to speed on the latest developments in environmental policy. This week, ENDS journalists are joined by Steve Coulter, head of economy at Green Alliance, as we review the government's new Industrial Strategy. The prime minister says it wi…

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Fast fashion: From your wardrobe to Chile's Atacama desert 9:00

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Every year, more than 60,000 tonnes of clothes are shipped to northern Chile from Europe, the US and Asia. Whether they're brand new, unsold or second hand, many of these items are abandoned or burned in Chile's Atacama desert – releasing toxic fumes, affecting people's health and scarring the landscape. A recycling plant is set to open soon, with …

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What’s Iran’s IRGC? 26:19

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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Quds force and the Basij militias are back in the news due to the conflict between Israel and Iran. What are they, how do they operate and how have they become so influential? In this episode, we look at the origins, the branding and the ideological blueprint of the Tehran-led influence network that has be…

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Spending Review run-down: DEFRA cuts and nuclear boom 23:18

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories and bring you up to speed on the latest developments in environmental policy. This week, ENDS journalists are joined by Ali Plummer, director of policy and advocacy at England’s biggest nature NGO coalition group, Wildlife and Countryside Link, as we tak…

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Diving: Can coral reefs survive mass tourism? 7:54

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On the French archipelago of Guadeloupe, thousands of snorkellers visit the Pigeon Islands every year, putting the reef under huge stress. Despite warnings not to touch or stand on the coral, many corals are bleaching and dying due to rising sea temperatures and overtourism. Despite limited rangers and amid growing environmental pressure, diving cl…

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High seas for bottom-trawling and Planning Bill amendments 28:56

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories and bring you up to speed on the latest developments in environmental policy. This week, ENDS journalists are joined by Alyx Elliott, campaigns director at Oceana UK as we analyse the consequences of a proposed extension to England's bottom trawling ban …

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Ocean warriors: The race to save seahorses, seagrass and flat oysters 9:35

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As the UN Ocean Conference kicks off in Nice, we're focusing on seagrass meadows: vital climate allies that are among the least protected ecosystems on Earth. They store more CO2 per hectare than land forests and are home to vulnerable species like seahorses. Yet nearly 30 percent of these underwater plants have already disappeared worldwide due to…

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Less gain, more pain? Biodiversity net gain reform run-down 29:24

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories and bring you up to speed on the latest developments in environmental policy. This week, ENDS journalists are joined by Claire Petricca-Riding, head of environmental law at the legal firm Irwin Mitchell, as we get to grips with the government’s propsed r…

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French company upcycles old shipping containers 3:12

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Shipping containers usually last 15 to 18 years at sea. Their durability and structure make them ideal for transformation. Around the world, these big boxes are being adapted into social housing, restaurants and even shopping centres. In the French region of Normandy, we meet Tony, who repurposes old shipping containers into unique spaces like chip…

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Netanyahu’s media squeeze 31:43

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The Israeli government’s push to transform the media landscape has been described by critics as a “hostile takeover” that poses a threat to press freedom. In this episode we take a look at what people in Israel see about the war in Gaza on their TV screens. We examine the methods and the motives behind the prime minister’s media squeeze, and ask wh…

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The DEFRA strategy left on the shelf after seven years of work 25:31

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories and bring you up to speed on the latest developments in environmental policy. This week, ENDS journalists are joined by CHEM Trust senior campaigner, Chloe Alexander, as we analyse the consequences of a ditched chemicals policy and the future of regulati…

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Chemical-free farming brings life back to rural France 8:34

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Faced with widespread chemical pollution and a dramatic collapse in biodiversity, farmers and scientists in western France have been testing a revolutionary farming model for over 30 years. No pesticides, no synthetic fertilisers – just nature. And it works: steady yields, stable incomes, and a thriving ecosystem. A one-of-a-kind collaboration in E…

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In Guadeloupe, local pesticide-free farming restores trust in food 3:43

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Fed up with pesticide pollution and bland produce, Steve Salim is teaming up with farmers in the French overseas region of Guadeloupe to bring back healthy, local food. With clean, tested soil and old-school farming methods, they’ve set out to prove that local tastes better and costs less than imports.…

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Internal SOS for DEFRA environment plan revealed plus Starmer’s Brexit ‘reset’ 26:33

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories and bring you up to speed on the latest developments in environmental policy. This week, ENDS journalists are joined by Green Alliance senior fellow, Ruth Chambers, as we analyse the consequences of an internal government review finding that DEFRA’s Envi…

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Whose law is it anyway? Deep dive as Planning Bill comes under pressure 43:07

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories and bring you up to speed on the latest developments in environmental policy. This week, ENDS journalists are joined by RSK Wilding's legal counsel Alexa Culver as they breakdown the consequences of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill and make sense of …

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Arctic foxes: A comeback against the odds 7:02

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Once on the brink of extinction in Scandinavia, the Arctic fox is slowly returning. Threatened by hunting and climate change, the animals' population had dropped to just a few dozen individuals in the 2000s. Today, thanks to a long-term reintroduction programme, their numbers have grown to 550. Researchers are now hoping to see the Arctic fox popul…

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The Trump effect on global media 34:19

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We assess the damage to independent journalism globally by cuts to USAGM and USAID, described as “the chainsaw approach” of the Trump administration. The defunding of Voice of America, RFE/RL (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty) and its multiple language services has been decried as “a gift to dictators”. Although these cuts are being disputed in cour…

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Farage declares war on ‘woke’ climate jobs, puffins party as sandeels saved 20:21

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories and bring you up to speed on the latest developments in environmental policy. This week, ENDS journalists discuss: The fall out of the local elections and Nigel Farage and Reform UK's plans for net zero. A landmark victory for sandeels as environmentalis…