What on Earth?

Donald Trump wants more oil and less climate action. But can he really turn back the clean energy transition? CBC climate reporter Inayat Singh breaks down Trump's climate policy changes.

Rural Canada wants in on climate change solutions, but big city ideas don’t always work. A listener in Manitoba knows it takes a village, so he wants ideas tailored for smaller communities. Then we talk to people in three towns that are big on climate action and hear their lessons for others.

There are always a few comments on Instagram telling Corb Lund to ‘stick to music.’ But he finds himself, reluctantly, donning his activist cap. The reason? Water quality near his home in Southwest Alberta, which he says is threatened by coal development.

Come along to Tunisia where climate change is forcing fishers to adapt their livelihoods. We hear how the warming waters of the Mediterranean Sea have meant an influx of invasive species and the loss of old ways of life. A Tunisian-Canadian scientist shares stories from a project that's helping communities organize into cooperatives and find new ways to survive.

Some of Ottawa’s signature climate actions could disappear amidst all the political change ahead. We’ll hear what’s at risk – and why – after the Prime Minister’s decision to step aside. Then, what the fires in Los Angeles can teach Canadians about disasters, climate change and insuring their homes.

Sometimes the truth hurts. And when it comes to fighting climate change, we have obstacles ahead – including the likely reality that global temperatures in 2024 will hit 1.5 C above pre-industrial levels. That’s even before Donald Trump’s return to the White House could bring a big shift in climate policies. But that doesn’t mean the fight is over. David Ho, a professor at the University of Hawaii, explains what the next goal should be and how we could get there.

Will the International Court of Justice’s climate ruling be as influential as Beyoncé? Our youth columnist, Aishwarya Puttur thinks so. She joins guest host Michelle Eliot with her outlook for 2025. Then – story producer Dannielle Piper shares feedback from listeners who weighed in about tiny homes.

Happy new year! We’re starting 2025 with a special gift from our friends at Unreserved, “Turtle’s Teachings of Truth” — the third episode in their ongoing Sacred Seven series — which invites us to slow down and consider the world from the perspective of our non-human relations.

Today’s episode includes an Anishinaabe creation story, a Turtle clan grandmother’s wisdom, and a close look at a turtle protection program in Toronto. And if you're looking for a new calendar, take a closer look at a turtle's shell. 

Read more about the turtle’s teachings here: cbc.ca/1.7393114

Listen to more Unreserved podcast episodes here: https://link.mgln.ai/yUGMa3 

Houses are getting bigger and so is their carbon footprint. Tiny homes may be the solution. That’s why a group of students has banded together to create one … along with a how-to guide anyone can use to build their own. Follow story producer Dannielle Piper as she learns how this self-sustaining tiny home can set the stage for other future builders.

Today, we’re bringing you a special gift from our friends at IDEAS, “David Suzuki's Survival Guide: A Retrospective.” We think you’ll very quickly understand why it made us think of the Charles Dickens classic, and our own past, present and planet yet-to-be.

Listen to more IDEAS podcast episodes here: https://link.mgln.ai/yzu3fa