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Photos can convey a message in an instant. But how do you photograph something which day-to-day is invisible to see: air pollution? A new stunning collection of photography on air pollution is compelling action on climate change. From the bustling streets of Indonesia to the industrial heartlands of Poland, these photos capture the stark effects of dirty air on the communities hit hardest, as well as spotlighting solutions already making a difference to people. Climate Curious speaks to Alastair Johnstone from Climate Outreach to discuss why the ways we visualise climate issues really matters.

We’re all living through climate change. So who says we can’t laugh through it, too? Humour is one of the healthiest ways to process the collective tragedy of the pollution of our planet, says the comedian-in-residence at Generation180 and co-creator of the Climate Comedy Cohort, Esteban Gast, on Climate Curious. In conversation with Ben Hurst and Maryam Pasha, Esteban shares some climate jokes live from the comedy stage, plus how he’s building a climate comedy movement to get more climate plots into funny storytelling.

Short answer: no. Long answer: maybe? Humour is one of the healthiest ways to process the collective tragedy of the pollution of our planet, says the comedian-in-residence at Generation180 and co-creator of the Climate Comedy Cohort, Esteban Gast, on Climate Curious. In conversation with Ben Hurst and Maryam Pasha, Esteban shares how he’s building a climate comedy movement to get more humour into storytelling about what’s going on with our polluted planet.

Beavers are back in London, baby! Climate Curious speaks to vet and conservationist Sean McCormack about the Ealing Beaver Project – which has seen beavers reintroduced into the wild in London after a 400 year hiatus. Tune in to learn about how these furry (but mighty!) ecosystem engineers have already made a positive climate impact in London, and around the world.

Reliable, clean water is an essential part of life. But what would you do if your community was hit by a storm, damaging essential infrastructure? Or shifting rainfall patterns or longer droughts meant water was more scarce? That’s why Pacific Islanders in Tuvalu are trialling solar distillation farms that can produce 75 litres of drinking water per day, as well as tackling water storage at the household level. Climate Curious speaks with Engineers Without Borders New Zealand’s Emma Coombe in Tuvalu. The learning? The more storage, the better!

Surprisingly hardy corals called “super corals” show great promise in helping communities in the Pacific Islands rebuild coral reefs, says Dr. Austin Bowden-Kerby, a Fijian marine biologist. Super corals are able to withstand much hotter water temperatures, and some can even survive in water up to 35 degrees celsius! Meaning they are much more resilient to the effects of climate change and a warming planet than corals on regular reefs. Climate Curious speaks to Austin to hear about how Pacific Island communities are uniting to save local coral habitats by planting bleaching resistant corals, as part of a highly promising, super coral gardening program!

Who says you can’t have fun whilst solving the world’s problems? Playing video games can increase climate action, says Deborah Mensah-Bonsu, the founder of Games for Good on TEDxLondon’s Climate Curious. With more than 3 billion gamers on the planet, plus a tonne of green themed content, tune in to explore the ways in which people are playing for the planet, and how games can help us change the world for the better, together.

New year, new climate positivity? Climate can feel dull, depressing and doomsdayish at the best of times. But since it's January, let's revisit one of our favourite episodes that might inject a little positivity... Enter Jessica Kleczka, the climate psychologist, activist and educator behind ‘Positive Climate News’ – a weekly online series highlighting climate wins from around the world. Tune in to learn how focussing on the climate positives can help us hack our psychological hardwiring.

Saving Tuvalu is the first step in saving the world, says Grace Malie, a 24-year-old Tuvaluan climate activist who volunteers with the Rising Nations Initiative. Climate Curious speaks to Grace in her home country of Tuvalu to learn how interconnectedness is their climate superpower – explored through dance, culture, food and the ocean – and ultimately keeping them energised in the face of rising sea levels.

We’re all partial to a bit of Netflix and chill, but what if maxing and relaxing could also save the world? Back to share some more green TV recommendations is Emma Stewart, Netflix’s Sustainability Officer. Tune in to discover the latest climate shows to enjoy now. THE WATCH LIST Next In Fashion Unstable with Rob Lowe Magician's Elephant My Octopus Teacher Elephant Whispers Partner Track Secrets of the Blue Zones Represent White Noise

What really happened at COP28? We spoke to five climate curious experts to compile you a mixtape of their reactions and analysis on what went down at the Dubai COP. Tune in to our COP28 wrap-up mixtape and hear expert hot takes to soothe your soul, raise your spirits, and understand what the hits and misses were at this year’s 2023 COP28.

Did you know – we’re still mowing down 400 year old trees to make pizza boxes, t-shirts, and paper packaging? Yea, us neither. Shocking, right? Luckily Nicole Rycroft and her circular solutions non-profit, Canopy, have found a fix. Tune into Climate Curious to learn how she’s protecting Ancient and Endangered Forests from becoming your next throw away container.