<description>&lt;p&gt;We answer YOUR climate questions – on everything from “green” careers to ice cores to the world’s electricity challenge! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this edition of The Climate Question, Host Graihagh Jackson explores your climate-related headscratchers. Her panel chat about the new jobs that will open up as the world economy moves away from fossil fuels – and the skills that will be needed. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They also discuss the dangers of nitrous oxide – a planet-warming gas, but also crucial for the fertilisers that help feed us. And have you ever wondered how scientists actually date the ice cores they dig out of glaciers. Some of them are 100,000s of years old! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plus: the controversial scientists who’ve won the Nobel Prize, and is there anywhere on Earth that’s untouched by humans? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Host: Graihagh Jackson 
Guests: BBC Climate Editor Justin Rowlatt, BBC CrowdScience Presenter Caroline Steel, and Akshat Rathi, Bloomberg Senior Climate Reporter and Host of the Bloomberg Green podcast.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Production Team: Diane Richardson, Nik Sindle, Graihagh Jackson, Grace Braddock
Sound Mix: Tom Brignell
Editor: Simon Watts&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Got a question or a comment? You can email us: theclimatequestion@bbc.com&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Our panel on green careers, temperature predictions and dating ancient ice cores

We answer YOUR climate questions – on everything from “green” careers to ice cores to the world’s electricity challenge! In this edition of The Climate Question, Host Graihagh Jackson explores your climate-related headscratchers. Her panel chat about the new jobs that will open up as the world economy moves away from fossil fuels – and the skills that will be needed. They also discuss the dangers of nitrous oxide – a planet-warming gas, but also crucial for the fertilisers that help feed us. And have you ever wondered how scientists actually date the ice cores they dig out of glaciers. Some of them are 100,000s of years old! Plus: the controversial scientists who’ve won the Nobel Prize, and is there anywhere on Earth that’s untouched by humans? Host: Graihagh Jackson 
Guests: BBC Climate Editor Justin Rowlatt, BBC CrowdScience Presenter Caroline Steel, and Akshat Rathi, Bloomberg Senior Climate Reporter and Host of the Bloomberg Green podcast.Production Team: Diane Richardson, Nik Sindle, Graihagh Jackson, Grace Braddock
Sound Mix: Tom Brignell
Editor: Simon WattsGot a question or a comment? You can email us: theclimatequestion@bbc.com

Your Questions: The jobs of the future, nitrous oxide, ice cores

<description>&lt;p&gt;Storms, cyclones and flooding in South East Asia have killed close to 2000 people, devastating communities across Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Thailand. Scientists warn climate change is reshaping weather patterns, increasing the risk of heavier rainfall and more destructive floods in the future.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;With many densely populated cities sinking and built on flood-prone land, the region is particularly vulnerable. But experts say there are bold ideas and solutions that could help reduce the risks and save lives.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this special collaboration between The Climate Question and the new BBC World Service podcast Asia Specific, Graihagh Jackson and Jordan Dunbar join host Mariko Oi to explore what made the floods so deadly — and what can be done in the future.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sound engineer: Tom Brignell
Editors: Bill Birtles and Simon Watts&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Got a question or a comment? You can email us: theclimatequestion@bbc.com&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Can people in the region be protected from future disasters?

Storms, cyclones and flooding in South East Asia have killed close to 2000 people, devastating communities across Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Thailand. Scientists warn climate change is reshaping weather patterns, increasing the risk of heavier rainfall and more destructive floods in the future.With many densely populated cities sinking and built on flood-prone land, the region is particularly vulnerable. But experts say there are bold ideas and solutions that could help reduce the risks and save lives.In this special collaboration between The Climate Question and the new BBC World Service podcast Asia Specific, Graihagh Jackson and Jordan Dunbar join host Mariko Oi to explore what made the floods so deadly — and what can be done in the future.Sound engineer: Tom Brignell
Editors: Bill Birtles and Simon WattsGot a question or a comment? You can email us: theclimatequestion@bbc.com

What made the floods in South East Asia so deadly?

<description>&lt;p&gt;What do you think of when you think about our oceans? Maybe you see a picture of our planet with a big patch of blue? Maybe you think about storms or dramatic ocean voyages? Maybe fish or coral reefs? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this edition of The Climate Question, Hosts Graihagh Jackson and Jordan Dunbar explore how our oceans are even more important than you might imagine. They help put the brakes on climate change and regulate our weather - even in faraway deserts. They provide food, and even influence the rise of great civilisations, like Ancient Egypt. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Graihagh and Jordan are joined by oceanographer and physicist Helen Czerski, author of Blue Machine, How the Ocean Shapes Our World. Helen also chats about the challenges of trying to collect data at sea during huge storms. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosts: Graihagh Jackson and Jordan Dunbar
Production team: Simon Watts, Nik Sindle, Grace Braddock
Sound engineer: Ben Andrews and Tom Brignell
Editor: Simon Watts&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Got a question or a comment? You can email us: theclimatequestion@bbc.com&lt;/p&gt;</description>

How our oceans are crucial for life on Earth and help protect us from climate change

What do you think of when you think about our oceans? Maybe you see a picture of our planet with a big patch of blue? Maybe you think about storms or dramatic ocean voyages? Maybe fish or coral reefs? In this edition of The Climate Question, Hosts Graihagh Jackson and Jordan Dunbar explore how our oceans are even more important than you might imagine. They help put the brakes on climate change and regulate our weather - even in faraway deserts. They provide food, and even influence the rise of great civilisations, like Ancient Egypt. Graihagh and Jordan are joined by oceanographer and physicist Helen Czerski, author of Blue Machine, How the Ocean Shapes Our World. Helen also chats about the challenges of trying to collect data at sea during huge storms. Hosts: Graihagh Jackson and Jordan Dunbar
Production team: Simon Watts, Nik Sindle, Grace Braddock
Sound engineer: Ben Andrews and Tom Brignell
Editor: Simon WattsGot a question or a comment? You can email us: theclimatequestion@bbc.com

What does the ocean do for us and the planet?

<description>&lt;p&gt;Across the world vehicle manufacturers are racing to make zero emission cars in the move away from fossil-fuel powered vehicles. It’s a huge market which could reach 9 trillion dollars worldwide by 2030. One small country which is grabbing this opportunity is Hungary. Located in the heart of Europe but with a population of under 10 million, it’s becoming one of the top battery producers globally for electric cars.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This transition is bringing billions of euros of investment into the Hungarian economy and creating tens of thousands of jobs. One city in particular – Debrecen – the country’s second biggest, is becoming an epi-centre for battery production. The Climate Question’s Jordan Dunbar has been to Debrecen to find out who’s benefitting from the green gold rush. He speaks to local people and businesses about their hopes and fears as their city is transformed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This programme was first broadcast in February 2025.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Presenter: Jordan Dunbar
Producers in Hungary: Ellie House and Balint Bardi
Producer in London: Caroline Bayley
Sound Designer: Tom Brignell
Editor: Simon Watts&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have a question, email us at the climatequestion@bbc.com or leave a WhatsApp message at +44 8000 321 721&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Hungary is becoming a global leader in EV batteries, but who really benefits?

Across the world vehicle manufacturers are racing to make zero emission cars in the move away from fossil-fuel powered vehicles. It’s a huge market which could reach 9 trillion dollars worldwide by 2030. One small country which is grabbing this opportunity is Hungary. Located in the heart of Europe but with a population of under 10 million, it’s becoming one of the top battery producers globally for electric cars.This transition is bringing billions of euros of investment into the Hungarian economy and creating tens of thousands of jobs. One city in particular – Debrecen – the country’s second biggest, is becoming an epi-centre for battery production. The Climate Question’s Jordan Dunbar has been to Debrecen to find out who’s benefitting from the green gold rush. He speaks to local people and businesses about their hopes and fears as their city is transformed.This programme was first broadcast in February 2025.Presenter: Jordan Dunbar
Producers in Hungary: Ellie House and Balint Bardi
Producer in London: Caroline Bayley
Sound Designer: Tom Brignell
Editor: Simon WattsIf you have a question, email us at the climatequestion@bbc.com or leave a WhatsApp message at +44 8000 321 721

Who wins in the electric vehicles transition?

<description>&lt;p&gt;How can the world speed up its efforts to fight climate change? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s been a dramatic fortnight at the COP climate summit in the Amazonian city of Belem, with torrential rains and floods, protests and even a fire. A deal has finally been done but it’s divisive and has left many wondering whether we'll really avoid the worst effects of a warming world. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join Jordan Dunbar and Graihagh Jackson as they take a deep dive into the results of the negotiations and find out what they mean. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The BBC’s Climate Editor Justin Rowlatt joins us from Brazil. Plus, our panel of experts discuss the future of climate action.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Guests:
Adil Najam, Professor of International Relations and Environment at the Pardee School, USA 
David Victor, Professor of Innovation and Public Policy at the University of California, USA 
Dr Musonda Mumba, Secretary General of the Convention on Wetlands &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Production Team: Diane Richardson, Nik Sindle, Jordan Dunbar, Grace Braddock, Melanie Stewart-Smith, Steven Bailey
Editor: Simon Watts&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Got a question or a comment? Email us: theclimatequestion@bbc.com&lt;/p&gt;</description>

We're still behind on our global warming targets after the big summit in Brazil.

How can the world speed up its efforts to fight climate change? It’s been a dramatic fortnight at the COP climate summit in the Amazonian city of Belem, with torrential rains and floods, protests and even a fire. A deal has finally been done but it’s divisive and has left many wondering whether we'll really avoid the worst effects of a warming world. Join Jordan Dunbar and Graihagh Jackson as they take a deep dive into the results of the negotiations and find out what they mean. The BBC’s Climate Editor Justin Rowlatt joins us from Brazil. Plus, our panel of experts discuss the future of climate action.Guests:
Adil Najam, Professor of International Relations and Environment at the Pardee School, USA 
David Victor, Professor of Innovation and Public Policy at the University of California, USA 
Dr Musonda Mumba, Secretary General of the Convention on Wetlands Production Team: Diane Richardson, Nik Sindle, Jordan Dunbar, Grace Braddock, Melanie Stewart-Smith, Steven Bailey
Editor: Simon WattsGot a question or a comment? Email us: theclimatequestion@bbc.com

How can the world speed up climate action?

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