For What It’s Earth

FWIE X Met Office: Climate, space weather, shipping forecast and the importance of meteorology, with Alex Burkill

In late 2025, For What It's Earth visited the ICONIC Met Office in Exeter! Join us for a walking tour of the Met Office with meteorologist and presenter Alex Burkill, du

Greening the music industry: Can gigs, touring and our listening habits be more sustainable?

The music industry is an ecosystem in itself, and one that's come under fire lately for its massive associated carbon footprint and waste production. Between the recordin

Dairy: How can we get it right? with Tom White, at Yeo Valley Organic

Can we still enjoy yoghurt and eat well for the planet? We’re fully immersing ourselves in one of the biggest food-based climate and sustainability topics: dairy! To pro

[Recycled] A deep dive on Black Friday

Happy Halloween, Samhain, Bonfire Night, Thanksgiving and, of course, Black Friday month. This week we’re leaning in to the seasons and being oh so eco-friendly by recycl

[Listener Questions] Rights of nature, the sustainability of the London Underground, and lobbying councils

All aboard the Lizzie Line! In this week's listener questions episode, we're on a journey to understand how eco friendly the London tube might be, and whether newer devel

Natural Disasters: Can taking action on climate change have an impact?

As the climate changes, natural disasters are becoming more frequent, intense, and harder to predict and recover from. This week we're learning about tsunamis, earthquake

[Listener Questions] Sustainability of B-corps, running and garden decking materials

Is B-corp still a reliable accreditation for business/product sustainability? How can I make my love for running more sustainable Does composite decking have any environm

Gardening: How can we adapt to or mitigate climate change? [From Yeo Organic Valley Garden Festival]

We took For What It's Earth to the heart of the Yeo Valley's first ever Garden Festival to chat about something every gardener’s thinking about: climate change. From expl

Nuts: Superfood, climate problem, or sustainable solution?

Shell we go a little bit nuts together? This food group is having a bit of a *moment*; equally at home in our diets and social media feeds. We're told they're fantastic f

[Listener Questions] Green mobile providers, white pavements, and house plants

Is it possible for mobile service providers to be more environmentally friendly, and should I switch to a greener one? Are houseplants a gateway drug for environmental ac

Pets & Pesticides: Keeping our best friends and the environment healthy

Pet treatments and pesticides have been in the news this year for their polluting power. Join us to learn more about the ways that we interact with our beloved dogs and c

Minisode: Updates, bonus bits & events

We've got a few exciting things coming up, so we've packaged some of them up into a teeny weeny episode of extra bits. Join us at British Science Festival for a Live Pod

[Listener Questions] Beekeeping, nature on the curriculum, and menstrual cups

Is beekeeping bad for the environment? They say menstrual cups last for just 10 years; is silicone bad for us or the planet? Do we need an emotionally engaged relationshi

On The Farm [Part 2] Dung beetles and organic dairy cows with Will Mayor, Yeo Valley

Ever tried to podcast while surrounded by curious cows? It's as fun and chaotic as it sounds. Today we're still touring the organic farm, so make sure you've listened to

On The Farm [Part 1] Sniffing soil and going organic, with Will Mayor, Yeo Valley

Going organic is essential for combating the climate and nature crisis. But what does that look like for British farmers producing our food? Farm Development Manager and

[Listener Questions] Sustainable home improvements, and beauty Vs function in ecological spaces

When embarking on a kitchen extension (how exciting!), how can you make the process and build more sustainable? When looking at ecological landscapes, what’s more importa

Whales: Why conserving them IS climate action

More whales have been spotted off the coast in the UK this year, including humpbacks off the coast of Cornwall. Exciting? Sure! But changes like this lead us to question

[Listener Questions] Green gardening with Sarah Mead, Head Gardener at Yeo Valley Organic

Sometimes, you've just got to take your eco-friendly growing questions to an expert. This episode was recorded in a stunning glasshouse at Yeo Valley Organic with the bri

Invasive species: The good, the bad and the innocent(?)

Invasive non-native species have been called the silent threat to our ecosystems. They are a key driver of global biodiversity loss. We’re understanding what an INNS actu

[Listener Questions] Environmental benefits of space travel, guerilla rewilding, and hydroelectric dams

In the first listener questions episode of series five, we do our best to answer, 'Are hydroelectric dams good or bad?' and, 'Can I move some plants around when I go for