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Mind, Brain and Planet

Mind, Brain and Planet

By: Paul Howard-Jones
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The investigations of neuroscientist and psychologist Prof Paul Howard-Jones as he explores how our minds and brains are responding to climate change and environmental issues.

© 2026 Mind, Brain and Planet
Biological Sciences Science Social Sciences
Episodes
  • S2 EP4: Eco-anxiety - how should we respond?
    Feb 2 2026

    After a brief update on Episode 6 from Season 1 "Flying, climate change and the bystander effect", we continue exploring eco-anxiety. Expert Panu Pihkala explains how eco-anxiety can be viewed as a process involving emotional engagement, self-care and action. Paul considers the educational implications of the link to action, and meets climate activist Rosie, who explains how she has experienced climate anxiety and responded to it.


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    18 mins
  • S2 EP3: Eco-anxiety - what is it?
    Jan 2 2026

    Do you lie awake at night thinking about food shortages, conflicts over vanishing resources, nature loss and mass migrations? If so, you may be suffering from eco-anxiety. But how prevalent is eco-anxiety, who is most at risk and is it a disorder? Paul meets experts Ans Vercammen and Panu Pihkala, and talks to Fenella Lloyd about her experience of eco-anxiety amongst young people at Black Mountains College.

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    23 mins
  • S2 EP2: Can Last Chance Tourism help us think more about the environment?
    Dec 1 2025

    Quick, book a trip to see polar bears, glaciers, rainforests before they disappear forever! Can "last chance tourism" help sensitise us to environmental issues or is it just about self-gratification at any cost? Paul interviews geographer Dr Salim Emmanuel and tries to find out what last chance tourism is really all about.

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    16 mins
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