Living on Earth: December 12th, 2025
Air Date: December 12, 2025
Climate activist Bill McKibben, who authored The End of Nature nearly 40 years ago, is back with Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization. He joins us for a wide-ranging discussion on the stunning growth of renewable energy from the sun and wind, led in part by China, even as the fossil fuel industry digs in.
- 1Bill McKibben on Abundant Solar and the Waning Power of Fossil Fuels
- 2The Unexpected"- Mallards Diving
- 3Seasonal Celebration with Wassail
Bill McKibben on Abundant Solar and the Waning Power of Fossil Fuels
37 min read · 49 min listen
Climate activist Bill McKibben, who authored The End of Nature nearly 40 years ago, is back with Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization. He joins us for a wide-ranging discussion on the stunning growth of renewable energy from the sun and wind, led in part by China, even as the fossil fuel industry digs in.
"The Unexpected"- Mallards Diving
3 min read · 4 min listen
Living on Earth’s Explorer-in-Residence, Mark Seth Lender provides a refuge for hungry ducks during hunting season. He also observed something remarkable: these “dabbling” ducks have learned to dive for the seed he offers them.
Seasonal Celebration with Wassail
2 min read · 2 min listen
As a preview for next week’s Winter Solstice storytelling special, we feature a traditional “Wassail Song” with storyteller Diane Edgecomb.
