What on Earth?

Mired. Bogged down. Swamped. You might not hold wetlands in high esteem, but many say they're worth protecting in the name of climate change. And, we hear the case for giving cities more money and power as they find themselves on the frontlines of global warming.

After a rollercoaster of negotiations, the US senate passes a landmark climate bill. Guest host Inayat Singh asks can it cut enough CO2? Producer Rachel Sanders visits a Vancouver community group working to keep people cool during extreme heat. And, Producer Molly Segal's feature documentary about how polar bears became a climate icon, for better or worse.

As we countdown to COP27 in Egypt, we look back at last year's conference, where it fell short and why trust is an important part of climate negotiations.

Looking for some summer reads to beat the heat? Climate literature is here to help. Kids' books support parents with the “climate talk” and adult fiction explores fear, hope and community resilience.

Science journalist Erica Gies shares solutions to living with water extremes. How statistics can shape climate solutions. A physician in Yellowknife weighs in on wildfire smoke and health. And, a paramedic shares news about the rollout of electric ambulances in British Columbia.

Why one environmental economist argues it's time for statistics Canada to release different numbers that better communicate the climate crisis.

Across Canada, climate change is exacerbating challenges caribou herds already face. But research shows protecting caribou habitat could have other benefits for climate. And, an analysis from Harvard measures how ExxonMobil used language to make individuals feel responsible for climate change, similar to the strategy used by tobacco companies in the past.

The climate fallout of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling diminishing EPA powers. Farmers fighting for climate policy. We check in with three CBC meteorologists with an eye on climate.

From Cape Cod to Atlantic Canada, fish are finding new refuge from warming water. Plus, a prestigious medical journal takes on climate change for the first time, and solar power scores a win in Nova Scotia.

This week on What On Earth with Laura Lynch • A proposed law aimed at fighting environmental racism gets a crucial win – we hear from researcher and advocate Ingrid Waldron. • Carbon credits 101: Nicholas Rivers gives us a primer on Canada's new offsets program. • And David Suzuki and Severn Cullis Suzuki gather to recall and renew their fight for a safe climate.