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Climate Watch

Climate Watch

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Climate Watch delves into the pressing climate tipping points that loom large on the horizon. We deliver the latest updates on the climate change landscape and shed light on the urgent need for collective efforts in tackling climate change. By talking to locals, experts, and activists from across the world, we aim to inspire and empower listeners to be part of the solution. Join our weekly journey into the heart of climate change for a sustainable future for generations to come.Copyright @ China Plus Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Will this be the most carbon-intensive World Cup in history?

    Will this be the most carbon-intensive World Cup in history?
    Jun 12 2026
    The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, with a record 48 teams competing across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. As the tournament grows bigger, so does its climate footprint. Will this year's tournament be the most polluting in FIFA history? Where do the emissions come from? And does the game's continued expansion go against its climate goals? Climate Watch host Zhao Ying speaks with Tim Walters, a professor at Okanagan College in British Columbia, Canada.
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    38 mins
  • Growing Green: Finding Balance in China's Fields

    Growing Green: Finding Balance in China's Fields
    Jun 6 2026
    China's farms are changing. The goal is no longer just producing more food, but producing food that's safer, healthier and more sustainable. Young people are bringing fresh ideas back to the countryside. But the path isn't always easy. Even agricultural experts once struggled to convince farmers to change. Yet demand for greener food continues to grow. Can healthier soil, smarter farming and a new generation of farmers reshape the future of Chinese agriculture? Join us in Anqiu, Shandong Province, as we explore how one agricultural heartland is helping drive China's green transition.
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    34 mins
  • Is the hantavirus outbreak a warning sign of climate change?

    Is the hantavirus outbreak a warning sign of climate change?
    Jun 5 2026
    A deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship has captured headlines over the past few weeks. Beyond the immediate public health crisis, scientists are looking at the climate factors that may be driving the spread of this rodent-borne disease into new areas. Climate Watch host Zhao Ying speaks with Dr. Kirk Douglas, Director of the Center for Biosecurity Studies at The University of the West Indies, Barbados.
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    33 mins
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