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War on Waste
Miriam O'Reilly investigates the reality of recycling our rubbish.
Perth
Perth, the most isolated city in the world, is highly vulnerable to climate change.
The Battle for the Murray Darling
How is Australia going to manage its water supplies for its growing population?
Biofuels
A look at the new green fuels and how the technology can best be utilised.
Cave Carnage
Europe's strangest species are under threat of extinction. Tom Heap investigates.
Bug Mac and Flies
Tom Heap adds locusts to his grocery shopping list and asks if we should all eat bugs.
The Air That I Breathe
How can you help your family breathe clean air? Tom Heap investigates.
A Very Large Hole in the Sahara
Miranda Krestovnikoff discovers ways that scientists could use to halt sea level rise.
Waters of Arabia
Will Yemen be the first nation to run out of water? Leana Hosea reports from Sana'a.
High Speed Hell?
How much disruption will a new high speed rail line really cause? Tom Heap reports.
Gold of the Conquistadors
Mining is booming in South America. That's bad news for the environment.
March of the Pylons
Britain's electricity grid needs replacing. Does that mean a new invasion of the pylons?
Let it Snow!
Tom Heap investigates ways to keep Britain moving if we have another harsh winter.
Bottle Bank Wars
In San Francisco, recycling is so profitable that they're fighting over the trash.
Adapting Insects
Can we adapt disease-carrying insects to become friends not foes? Alice Roberts reports.
Bambi Bites Back
Deer numbers are rising fast. Tom Heap asks what this means for the rural landscape.
Tunnel Beneath the Thames
Raw sewage regularly pours into the River Thames. Alice Roberts looks for an answer.
Nuclear Power Without the Nasties
Could there be a cheaper, safer way to create nuclear energy? Julian Rush investigates.
Rebel Without a Car
Young people are turning their back on the car. Tom Heap asks if it has a future.
The Power of Peat
The peatlands of the British Isles are being destroyed. Tom Heap reports.
Outbreak
Where will the next pandemic come from and how can it be stopped? Tom Heap investigates.
Sands of Time
Britain's sand dunes are running out of time. Tom Heap joins the battle to save them.
Frozen Fish
Is it too late to save the healthy fish stocks of the Antarctic? Gerard Baker reports.
What lies beneath
Mining is set to return to Cornwall as tin and tungsten prices continue to rise.
Britain in Flames
Is the UK ready for a new season of wildfires? Tom Heap investigates.
Cruise Ships and Creeks
Falmouth's plans to attract cruise ships could damage the environment. Tom Heap reports.
Genetically Modified Brunch
Could a new generation of genetically-modified crops attract the public? Tom Heap reports
Return of the king
Coal is the dirtiest fuel, but consumption is rising. Tom Heap investigates.
Pushing Water
Drought in the south but plenty of water elsewhere. Why not move it? Tom Heap investigates
Jellyfish Invasion!
Miranda Krestovnikoff examines claims that jellyfish are taking over the world's oceans.
Britain from 2060: The Land
What will Britain's landscape look like in 2060? Tom Heap on our changing climate.