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As the planet we call home faces a climate emergency, Living on Earth is your go-to source for the latest coverage of climate change, ecology, and human health. Hosted by Steve Curwood and brought to you by PRX.

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  • Mike from New Hampshire
    July 19, 2024 show
    Defensive much? I just heard your reply to the criticism you received on the Republican “opinion“ peace you carried on the July 19 show. I listen to you for facts. Are you now becoming an opinion show? I don’t want to have to spend hours fact checking your show. I listen to your show for you to do the fact checking. Please don’t lose the credibility that this show has earned over the years by slipping into the “we’re just covering opinions.”
  • grassrts
    The Earth Day podcast
    One of the most beautiful and meaningful contributions I’ve heard from LOE. The essence of existence is the “interconnectedness and interdependence” of all things on earth - this incredible spaceship we inhabit. We can reimagine and power a different way of living. Whether we can overcome the forces of “modernity” that are leading us to self-destruction is an open question.
  • Art G. Retired physician
    Living on Earth
    I love to explore natural unspoiled places, both near and far from where I live. Listening to these podcasts—which include descriptions of natural habitats, sometimes brief sound recordings of habitats, scientific background info and political issues that must be confronted to protect them — engages, inspires, and motivates me to act and find ways to contribute to reducing global warming and saving our planet for future generations. Art G: retired physician
  • USSDA1701
    For Life
    I’ve been listening to LOE for over 15 years. It’s my #1 and I will always come back. Heartfelt, science driven, creative, and a balance between the hard truths of the climate emergency and optimism for a better future.
  • prattfall
    WACs
    Clorox products are mandated for use in place of isopropyl alcohol in many hospital settings public and private have ammonia that causes respiratory dangers used in small spaces requiring disinfection to workers and facility users. Corporate subsidy? Isopropyl alcohol is in those covid hand cleansers with added "softeners". soap is still best folks and less plastic waste.
  • Birdie-Diana
    Informative Science Backed Truth
    Critical information that all of us on earth need to hear. Informative science back truth that should be on our nightly news, but isn’t this podcast? Should be mandatory for all of us to listen to. It allows me to stay focus on doing my part. Thank you. Living on earth for sharing the info.
  • Burned By Adobe
    This is the podcast the earth needs
    This podcast is the opposite of Joe Rogan. It is well-informed, well produced, evidence, based, and idealistic. This ought to be the top podcast in the world right now. Spread the word!
  • MKULTRA83
    masturbatory aide for hypocrites
    Literally and metaphorically. Interspersed with useful information occasionally.
  • Molino Girl
    Good topics but too rehearsed
    I’ve listened to the show for years, when it’s on the radio and feel it covers interesting topics and has a good selectionsof guests, but the thing that bothers me is that it sounds so rehearsed and scripted, like “I’ll say this, and then you reply with this” type stuff. Nothing seems natural about it.
  • Rise_With_Robin
    One of my favorite podcasts
    Living on Earth is amazing with their subjects and in depth knowledge. Sometimes it’s sad how humans are destroying so much, yet the host gives us hope in the end.
  • Mandoimposter
    Environmental News & Chinese propaganda
    I have enjoyed Living on Earth for years . It carried interesting stories of people taking action to protect our planet from environmental destruction. But in early February I heard a troubling segment that changed my opinion of the program. An interview was broadcast with Natalie Ma of “state-owned” Shanghai Daily. If you missed “state-owned “ you would have no idea you were going to be subjected to a whole, undigested segment of Chinese government propaganda on the Olympics. The interviewer asked MS Ma nothing about the ethics of holding the Olympics in the middle of a pandemic. Nothing about the environmental destruction caused by the Olympics, the disappearance of Chinese Olympic star Peng Shuai, Tibet, the Huigurs etc..Instead we were treated to a steady stream Olympic happy talk by Ms Ma with no serious questions by the Living on Earth interviewer. My attempts to contact the program, the interviewer or PRX did not get a response. I’m disappointed that a program funded by listeners and public funds would air such deceptive propaganda from a repressive dictatorship without telling us what they were doing.
  • rmtavora
    Multi-faceted environmental news show
    Love Living on Earth! It is my companion on Saturday morning as I make my tea. I appreciate the various angles to important environmental issues.
  • Corgwyn
    What happened
    Would like to trash the episodes I have listened to, but the trash symbol just slides back to fast to touch it!
  • AlisonClancy
    Thank you
    Amazing program. Keep going!
  • daccish
    Might have guessed
    I love this Podcast and I might have guessed that Steve is a fellow Westtown alum...Peace and thanks, Friend.
  • Abiqua
    Generally A great podcast
    Overall Living on Earth is a great podcast that could be improved significantly by eliminating hurtful prejudices and biases.
  • solarhome1
    Number One podcast
    This is the first podcast I listen to each week!
  • kegrimm
    Great environmental journalism
    After enjoying this podcast for a few months, I was totally impressed with the interview with Pattie Gonia. It featured some surprisingly top notch interview questions with great answers. The podcast has a great range of environmental topics and perspectives.
  • Zeta iron man
    A great environmental pod
    This is one of the best environmental podcast I’ve ever listened to, there aren’t a lot of pods that can appeal to anyone from a newcomer to someone more knowledgeable about the science. Steve does a fantastic job making it accesible.
  • Island canes
    Best kept secret
    Seriously one of the coolest podcasts available. So informative, and real, without all the bells and whistles typically found on news magazine type pods. Thank you.
  • Living in Venezuela
    Wonderfully Insightful yet Incisive Enough
    LOE is a truly balanced treatment of environmental news and ode to nature. Yet as the program often attempts to establish a platform for multiple perspectives to be aired, that air can become cloudy and toxic when the reporters/hosts choose to not challenge guests with more incisive and critical questioning. If the hosts are unwilling to push back on spurious, and at time completely false, assertions, it is their duty to invite in a guest who can provide a counter point. It isn’t often, but sometimes LOE provides a greenwash to these who need to actually come clean.
  • RoseCityDweller
    What in the world???
    I’m a big fan of this show - have been for years - when it was on public radio. I’m truly flummoxed and disappointed by the show’s allowing Senator Murkowski to come on and defend exemption of the Tongass from the roadless rule as advanced by Trump. This is a complete reversal to what other guests and the environmental community has been warning. This show should not let itself be used as a platform for this type of nonsense. Particularly now.
  • Allie2415
    Excellent coverage and mix of news
    It’s hard keeping up with environmental news and it’s social implications. I love the weekly bite-sized bits that give me enough info to stay informed, along with the glimmer from lighter stories of connection.
  • M Isles
    Premier environmental podcast version of the premier environmental radio show
    Premier environmental podcast version of the premier environmental radio show
  • Rodney Amadeus Anonymous
    Wonderful podcast
    Hosts let their expert guests do most of the talking. Guests are insightful and engaging.
  • Bilingual Beauty Queen
    Great source for environmental news!
    Great source for environmental news events and some science/politics/history of what is going on. My favorite thing about the show is that they include happy news as well! Even though there is a lot of stuff that needs to be worked on to help the environment, this podcast provides a positive outlook that doesn't make me cynical and feel like the world is immediately going to end.
  • Curtlezumi
    Great weekly update
    Living on earth is a great update on the state of the environment and is easy to listen to.
  • Princess Candy Corn
    Required listening
    Wide ranging and in depth coverage of domestic and international environmental issues.
  • Fake history lover
    Best journalism available anywhere
    This show is for more than just environmentalists, it's educational and thoughtful. Every episode is worth the listen.
  • mseacord
    corporate-friendly fluff
    I have tried to listen to this multiple times, and each time it has been a nauseating experience. The corporate bias is so transparent that it is hard to understand how they even pretend to care about the environment (except insofar as environmentalism is nothing more than a chance for 'green entrepreneurs' to cash in on what ought to be a revolutionary social idea).
  • Jenjen8642
    Riveting listening
    Important stories, well reported.
  • Lestat16
    Excellent source for environmental news
    Makes environmental news understandable, engaging, and relevant. Well done program.
  • jwleblan
    A favorite
    Love this podcast.
  • OneMoreCup
    Such a great podcast
    This is one of those podcasts I'm so happy to have discovered part of me is frustrated I didn't find it sooner. So smart, so interesting, great writing. Thoughtful, lovely articles filled with sounds. They're not afraid to be beautiful or true. The May 10 episode is one of my favorites. The last story about the permaculture urban farm in Holyoke is, without question, the most inspiring story I've heard in a mighty long time. Even if you don't listen to any other episodes, if you're interested enough in Living on Earth to read reviews the you owe it to yourself to listen the one on May 10.
  • DSEichinger
    Download time slow but great show
    For some reason, downloading Living on Earth takes a lot longer than any other NPR podcast. Don't know what gives. I think its a great show, btw.
  • Occupy Everywhere
    Not What It Once Was
    LOE use to be one of my most favorite shows, but lately I have noticed more and more cheer leading for corporate interests and guests representing those interests go unchalleneged. This is a great disappointment and a great disservice to LOE listeners and the general public. I listen to LOE to get the news I can't find elsewhere and to hear the corporate powers challenged in ways the mainstream media never will - not to get the same canned, bullet point answers I can get on the nightly news. LOW needs to get back to its roots and speak truth to power. It is still worth a listen since though. You'll just need to be as skeptical as you are when you are listening to big corporate station.
  • fathomless7
    Environmental news with a heart
    Living On Earth is a rare show in that it can tackle the most daunting and depressing environmental stories week after week, yet still leave you feeling like you've 'enjoyed' the experience. This is news with a heart. No doubt you'll find yourself both smiling and crying (somehow), and becoming well informed in the process, as I have.
  • S3.shripal
    LOE review
    Absolutely fantastic. I just discovered it and love the confluence of environmental sustainability, social stability and economic security in each podcast. A must listen!
  • Mr. Kahuna
    One of the best
    This isn't just the best environmental program out there, it's one of the best shows of any kind. Informative and simply a pleasure to listen to.
  • Ranger Al
    excellent
    I listen to everyone of these. They are not only expertly done but always informative.
  • toddmhauser
    This is the GOLD Standard...
    ...In radio broadcasts about the environment. Where is a sixth star when you need it? I've listened to a couple podcasts about the environment, but I haven't looked for other sources for green news for at least 2 years. Steve, Bruce, and all the gang are simply that good.
  • torilcole
    Chock full of Information!
    I love this podcast for up-to-date environmental news!
  • ZeeVegas
    Things you never knew were connected...
    L.O.E. is a gem. The reporting is top-notch, as you would expect from any NPR-aired program.. but L.O.E goes a step beyond.. providing detailed, thoughtful looks at varied enviromental issues and most especially on how they all connect together. Their series "Signs from a Warming Planet" is at the same time incrediby thought provoking, but also frightening. The truth about climate change is undeniable and after you hear a few episodes of L.O.E, you'll be motivated to make some changes in your everyday life.
  • TaumSauk
    Best environmental podcast
    The podcast is has varied, interesting topics and is excellently produced.
  • Darjeeling101
    Superb environmental journalism from NPR!
    One of the most important radio program's out there and probably one of the least appreciated! Given the state of the environment today and all the major issues surrounding it this show should be on everyone's radar. Give it a listen if you don't already and it *will* win you over. Wonderful stuff!
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