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Climate Watch

Climate Watch

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Summary

 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
  • How close are we to losing emperor penguins?

    How close are we to losing emperor penguins?
    May 15 2026
    The emperor penguin has been moved from "Near Threatened" to "Endangered" on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List. Scientists warn that the early break-up and loss of sea ice could halve their population by the 2080s. Climate change is also threatening Antarctic fur seals and southern elephant seals. What exactly is happening at the bottom of the world? Why are species that have survived for thousands of years now at risk? And as scientists and policymakers meet in Hiroshima for the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting, what action will follow? Climate Watch host Zhao Ying speaks with Zhang Yimo, Priority Project Coordinator of WWF China's Sustainable Blue Economy Program.
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    27 mins
  • Can hydrogen help power a green future?

    Can hydrogen help power a green future?
    May 8 2026
    Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe. When burned as fuel, it produces water instead of carbon dioxide, making it a potentially low-carbon energy option. Interest in hydrogen is growing as countries explore its role in decarbonizing heavy industry, transport, and energy storage. Can hydrogen help power a green future? Climate Watch host Zhao Ying speaks with Ji Guozhao, Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering at Dalian University of Technology, and Joe da Costa, Emeritus Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Queensland.
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    26 mins
  • Can China and Europe work together on clean energy?

    Can China and Europe work together on clean energy?
    Apr 30 2026
    China and the EU are accelerating their clean energy transitions. Does this moment bring them closer, or drive them further into competition? Climate Watch host Zhao Ying speaks with Arvea Marieni, senior advisor to the World Green Design Organization and European Climate Pact Ambassador, and Zhang Jian, vice dean of the Institute of Climate Change and Sustainable Development at Tsinghua University.
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    42 mins
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