86. Fisherman's blues: Why the fisheries indu...

As the world moves toward a more sustainable future, nuclear energy is back in the spotlight. While wind and solar power are key to reducing carbon emissions, their intermittent nature presents challenges. Could nuclear energy provide a stable, low-carbon alternative? UN Trade an ...  Show more

From microplastics polluting our oceans to carcinogenic chemicals and mountains of waste in landfills, the fashion industry’s environmental footprint is growing as quickly as the trends it churns out. As shoppers chase ever-changing styles, can fashion ever be truly sustainable? ...  Show more

The last several decades have taken a toll on the oceans: Some fish populations are collapsing, plastic is an increasing problem and climate change is leading to coral bleaching — as well as a host of other problems. But marine biologist and World Economic Forum programme lead Al ...  Show more

The last several decades have taken a toll on the oceans: Some fish populations are collapsing, plastic is an increasing problem and climate change is leading to coral bleaching — as well as a host of other problems. But marine biologist and World Economic Forum programme lead Al ...  Show more

In this episode, we discuss fishing concerns and sustainable fishing. Overfishing is causing significant drops in fish populations worldwide, impacting the livelihoods of fishermen and threatening food security. These declines also disrupt ocean ecosystems and put numerous fish s ...  Show more

West Africa’s seas are under threat.Illegal fishing is destroying marine life and crushing people’s livelihoods. Local fishermen point their fingers at foreign vessels – mainly Chinese, but also European.By some estimates, illegal fishing is costing the region at least two billio ...  Show more