search
BBC World Service
Trends
- 1Has the world lost the fight against extreme heat?●Has the world lost the fight against heat? - The Climate Question podcast, BBC World Service
The BBC World Service's Climate Question podcast is asking whether the world has lost the battle against extreme heat, examining why global temperatures keep breaking records despite decades of climate pledges. The discussion comes as heatwaves intensify across multiple regions, prompting debate about whether adaptation, rather than prevention, is now the realistic focus for governments and ordinary people.
- 2Is Earth nearing a climate point of no return?●Is the Earth close to a "point of no return"? - The Climate Question podcast, BBC World Service
BBC World Service's Climate Question podcast is examining whether the Earth is close to a tipping point beyond which climate change becomes irreversible. The episode explores scientific evidence on climate thresholds and what crossing them would mean for the planet, drawing significant public attention as concerns over global warming intensify.
- 3Can the planet be cooled back down?●Can we cool the planet back down? - The Climate Question podcast, BBC World Service
BBC World Service's The Climate Question podcast examines whether humanity can reverse global warming and bring temperatures back down. The episode, drawing strong audience engagement worldwide, explores proposals for cooling the planet, from cutting emissions to geoengineering, and the scientific and political obstacles involved in restoring a safer climate.
- 4
A blue plaque honouring a World War One hero has been unveiled, commemorating the individual's service and legacy. BBC reported the unveiling, which adds the war hero to the list of figures recognised with the distinctive markers placed on buildings associated with notable people. Beyond the headline, further details about the honoree and location have not yet been widely reported.