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On the Green Fence

October 5, 2023

This award-winning podcast is for those who want more than just the green angle when it comes to the environment.

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Can we recycle our way out of the plastic crisis?

On the Green Fence lives up to its name in looking at complex, often divisive environmental issues from multiple angles. Is recycling a waste of time and energy? Is lab-grown meat a good idea? Is nuclear power necessary to achieve our climate goals? Can artificial intelligence help us solve the climate crisis?

On the Green Fence is not about greenism, but about delving into the major environmental concerns of our time in an engaging and human way. DW reporter & host Neil King explores the role business, society and science play in our transition to a more environmentally friendly and decarbonized world.

Listen and subscribe to On the Green Fence onApple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. 

Want to get in touch?

Send an email to onthegreenfence@dw.com and we will get back to you. 

On the Green Fence is produced and hosted by Natalie Muller and Neil King out of DW studios in Bonn, Germany. Neil and Natalie have won international radio and podcast awards for their work. 

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