The number for this episode is 115. This relates to the fact that Bakelite, the first fully synthetic plastic was patented 115 years ago. Catch up on previous Counting the Earth episodes and never ...

Climate change is a major threat to our planet, affecting the environment, people and livelihoods. Its effects are far-reaching, from rising global temperatures to extreme weather events and damaged ...

Human activities cause pollution, habitat destruction, and overuse of natural resources, harming ecosystems. These ecosystems provide essential services like clean air, fresh water, fertile soil, and ...

The new era of environmental science is characterised by an unprecedented volume of data and the ability to develop and deploy it for public good. We now have the computational capacity and digital ...

Biodiversity loss is happening faster than ever and presents major challenges for the environment, people, and economies worldwide. The rich variety of life on Earth provides essential benefits that ...