Evelyn Hill from the Lower Street team has gathered a recommended listening list of eleven podcasts that take on the issues of sustainability, our well-being in a changing world, and climate change. Each show offers unique insights and actionable ideas, empowering listeners to engage with the challenges we face and explore solutions. From discussions on renewable energy to the crimes of Big Oil, and to the intricacies of climate policy or feminism in climate change, these podcasts serve as vital resources for anyone looking to take their understanding a step further this Climate Week.

Here’s what we recommend tuning into:

50 Shades of Green

The podcast of New York Climate Week 2024, presented by the Climate Group. While the Group has always been green, they believe it is time to explore every shade – from business to government and the social sectors. This podcast explores the ways green action shows up across all sectors, keeping listeners in the know of what organisations are doing for a better future.

Every episode features discussions with experts, activists, and business leaders about innovative solutions and strategies to combat climate change. 50 Shades of Green aims to inspire listeners to engage with environmental issues and promote sustainable practices. Listen here >>

Healthy Spaces

When we heard that the theme of this year’s Climate Week is “Health” Healthy Spaces was our first thought. A podcast presented by Trane Technologies, Healthy Spaces explores how climate technology and sustainable innovation are transforming the spaces where we live, work, and play.

While not focused on health in a medical sense, Healthy Spaces considers the health and well-being of our environment and us as individuals, how they are intricately connected, and how we cannot focus on one without the other.

Co-hosted by the team of Dominique Silva, Scott Tew, and Oakley Roberts – each episode features conversations with sustainability leaders, startups, and scientists on what’s next and how their work positively impacts people and the planet. Listen here >>

Climate Clinic

When it comes to the climate and our medical health, there is no better podcast to tune into than Climate Clinic. The Climate Clinic Podcast is an initiative by the Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education (GCCHE) that focuses on climate change and its effects on human health. Episodes feature four distinct segments: “Be the Expert,” which covers recent research; “Code Red,” offering in-depth discussions with experts; “Be the Change,” highlighting innovative solutions in healthcare; and “Code Green,” a student-led segment addressing climate health issues.

The podcast aims to empower listeners to understand and address the climate health crisis effectively. Listen here >>

We the Children

We the Children is a podcast for all ages but especially aims to inspire young minds and educators to take action for a sustainable future. This is a show for kids to learn more about the climate crisis, and the environment, but have some fun along the way, too. Young Zach wants to learn as much as he can about climate change science, stories, and solutions, and share with his peers. Each episode includes interviews with experts and activists, breaking down complex topics to be understood by all. Listen here >>

Navigating Zero

Whether or not we realize it, shipping and global trade affect us all – it’s how we access the food we eat, the clothes we wear, and the items we use every day. Yet, shipping can also have a major impact on the climate. But ZeroNorth is working to provide insights to help global shipping optimize voyages, reduce carbon emissions, and improve commercial performance while leading the green transition.

Navigating Zero explores this industry’s transformation to a greener future. While the first series aimed to give listeners a better idea of how the shipping industry functions, this year Navigating Zero looked at how regulations, business, and policy are all taking steps towards zero emissions in global trade. Listen here >>

Climate Vision 2050

Take a step into the future where the world has successfully navigated the climate crisis with Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

Hosted by journalist Georgie Frost, the podcast explores innovative solutions and collaborative efforts among governments, businesses, and even us as individuals to achieve sustainability and drastically reduce carbon emissions by 2050.

Each episode presents a narrative that combines storytelling with scientific insights, creating a hopeful vision for the future of our planet.

The podcast has been recognized for its excellence, notably receiving in 2023 a W3 Gold award for Best Branded Podcast, Individual Episodes & Specials-Corporate Communications, and a Silver award for Podcasts Best Innovation & Creativity, Individual Episodes in Environmental & Sustainability and the Best Use of Writing. The show also received a nomination for a Webby Award in the Sustainability & Environment category in 2023, as well as an Honoree for Original Music Score / Best Sound Design in 2024. All this recognition highlights its impactful approach to discussing climate change and sustainability issues. Listen here >>

Drilled

The popular True Crime genre meets Climate Change and our environment. Drilled is an award-winning podcast hosted by investigative journalist Amy Westervelt that explores climate change through the lens of crime.

Launched in 2018, it discusses the history and impact of fossil fuel companies, focusing on their continued role in spreading climate denial and misinformation.

Each season addresses different climate issues, such as legal battles against Big Oil, the industry’s public relations strategies, and the influence of corporate free speech on climate action. The podcast was originally a limited series but it has evolved into an ongoing investigative project, making it one of the most listened-to climate podcasts available today. Listen here >>

SystemShift

Greenpeace has released a number of important podcasts that are worth a listen, but a favourite of ours is SystemShift. This podcast focuses on the urgent need for a transition to sustainable and equitable economic systems.

It looks at our future and the climate from an economic standpoint and explores what a well-being economy could look like and how to achieve it. The show addresses the concerns and anxieties of us individuals while sharing knowledge about the current economic realities and potential solutions.

Episodes feature discussions that connect environmental issues with social and economic transformations. Listen here >>

Zero

Bloomberg Green’s podcast Zero explores innovative solutions to achieve net-zero emissions. Hosted by Akshat Rathi, the podcast features discussions with experts, entrepreneurs, and policymakers, highlighting groundbreaking ideas and technologies aimed at combating climate issues. Each episode delves into specific sectors, such as energy and manufacturing, showcasing how various industries can transition to sustainable practices. The podcast aims to inform and inspire listeners about the possibilities of a greener future while addressing the complexities involved in this global effort. Listen here >>

Mothers of Invention

What do feminism and climate change have to do with each other? More than you think, and Mothers of Invention is here to tell us all about it. Hosted by former Irish President Mary Robinson, comedian Maeve Higgins, and producer Thimali Kodikara, they focus on the intersection of climate change and feminism.

The podcast explores the idea that climate change is a man-made problem with a feminist solution. The podcast features guests from around the world who are fighting for climate justice, including activists, scientists, and politicians. It aims to raise awareness about climate change and highlight the work of women, particularly those from the global south, who are leading the movement for climate justice. Listen here >>

AND is the Future

Hosted by Ilham Kadri, CEO of Solvay, AND is the Future dives into the intersection of business, sustainability, and technology. Kadri brings her wealth of experience in driving sustainability within one of the world’s leading chemical companies to the podcast, interviewing global thought leaders and innovators. Each episode explores how businesses are evolving to address climate challenges through collaboration, innovation, and bold, long-term strategies, delivering insights that inspire actionable change. Listen here >>

Final Thoughts

While we admit there are many more podcasts addressing climate change, sustainable action, and the journey to a green future, this list includes our favourites and go-to recommendations for anyone interested in learning more. There’s something for everyone and we hope you find one you enjoy.

Think we missed a great one? We’d love to add it to our listening queue, so let us know.

In the meantime, enjoy New York Climate Week, and happy listening.

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Luckily, podcasts and audio geekiness go hand in hand of course – and so there’s a plethora of brilliant shows out there about sound. Here are five podcasts that will make you listen to the world differently.

Reasonably Sound

Reasonably Sound is a show that’s unapologetic about getting into the nitty gritty of all things sound. It’s presented by Mike Rugnetta, a writer, sound designer and audio engineer. Each episode zeroes in on a very specific theme – the one I listened to most recently is called ‘The Braaam’, and traces the history and science behind a very specific sound that seems to feature in every action movie trailer.

Mike delves deep into the detail, all the while peppering each episode with casual, tongue-in-cheek humour and weird and wonderful sound effects. He’s got a nice, approachable style – like a friend who’s excitedly sharing their favourite subject with you. Listen here >>

The Sound Detectives

Ostensibly a kids’ show, The Sound Detectives follows Detective Hunch and his new sidekick Audie the Ear – literally an ear – as they track down sounds that have mysteriously gone missing. LeVar Burton is involved too, playing the founder of the new Museum Of Sound. The podcast takes you along on the detectives’ hunt for missing sounds – like the barking of dogs, or the banging of fireworks.

What I love about The Sound Detectives is that it caters to kids and adults alike. There’s clearly an educational element – the first episode features Beth Taylor, Yellowstone Youth Education Program Manager, playing herself, celebrating the return of a mud pot sound and teaching us about her National Park in the process. As well as clever cameos like this, there’s an interactive side to it, too – kids (and maybe adults) get the opportunity to ‘guess the mystery sound’ at the end of each episode.

But also, it’s genuinely funny – whatever your age. The humour is very dry and I feel like Vinny Thomas (Hunch) and Jess McKenna (Audie) are riffing and improv’ing together quite a lot. The result is really nice – you follow the pair into some quirky conversations that you don’t really want to end. It’s not the type of humour I’d expect in a children’s show – offbeat in a really charming way. Listen here >>

99% Invisible

99% Invisible covers all sorts. They’re a podcast about ‘all the thought that goes into the things we don’t think about’ – mostly, all things design and architecture. While the whole podcast isn’t about sound, the specific episode ‘The Sound Of Sports’ has to be included in this article.

This episode really took me aback with how much it taught me about how sound is used in sports programming. Among other things, the episode covers the imaginative ways microphones are used to capture sounds in live play, the way pre-recorded samples can be used when the ‘real’ sounds aren’t available, and even how sounds are used in video games like FIFA, and how that in turn then inspires the audio production for live sports games.

‘The Sound Of Sports’ is a wonderfully thorough episode. In one hour the team delves into an eclectic mix of sports, sounds and production techniques. They get a great range of guests, and these guests’ passion for such a niche subject shines through in a brilliant way. Listen here >>

Twenty Thousand Hertz

Another podcast that offers listeners an unprecedented level of access is Twenty Thousand Hertz, a show that reveals the stories behind the world’s most recognisable and interesting sounds. They’ve explored everything from Minecraft to our ‘inner voices’.

The episode I listened to most recently was called ‘TikTok’s Boom-Bling’, and it featured interviews with the production team behind TikTok’s sonic branding – that small noise that ends every one of their videos.

This was a fascinating listen because of how open the team was. They play a selection of old demos for the TikTok sound, and even share a story about a small mistake that was deliberately left in the finished product. That small mistake made a huge difference – and the fact that the Twenty Thousand Hertz team understands that, shows that they truly get sound. Listen here >>

Song Exploder

Whilst more specifically about music than sound as a whole, this one has a lot for the audio-nerd to appreciate. Produced and edited by host and creator Hrishikesh Hirway, Song Exploder describes itself as a show where ‘musicians take apart their songs, and piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made’. It’s this ‘piece by piece’ element that places Song Exploder on my list today.

Each episode sees a producer or artist unpack the creation of a song, to a really granular level of detail. Their stories are accentuated by different solo instrument stems, or old song demos; (which, if you’re a music geek like me, are wonderful things to hear). It gets you thinking about all the different sounds that go together to make a song. I want to mention the back catalogue, too. A hugely varied list of artists is featured: from Hans Zimmer, to alt-J, to KT Tunstall. Listen here >>

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