About this podcast
Nature Breaking features interviews between host Seth Larson and experts on some of the biggest issues affecting people and nature, including climate change, habitat loss, endangered species, and more. Learn something new about nature and our planet in every episode. This podcast is produced by World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
Episodes
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- A Climate Scientist Explains This Year's "Super" El Niño · 31 minThis year's El Niño has officially crossed the threshold into "Super El Niño" territory, and some forecasts now predict temperature anomalies so extreme that scientists say…
- Living Planet Report: Wildlife Is Declining. But There's Hope. · 32 minWWF's 2026 Living Planet Report finds that monitored wildlife populations have declined by an average of 73% since 1970. In this episode of Nature Breaking, host Seth Larson sits…
- Inside Climate Week: WWF's Panda House Recap · 13 minLast week, WWF hosted its first-ever Panda House, a full day of panel sessions during Climate Week NYC — the annual gathering timed to coincide with the UN General Assembly…
- Ze Frank on the Science and Voice Behind True Facts · 32 minWhat do black-footed ferrets, cockatoos, and geckos have in common? They've all starred in True Facts, the wildly popular YouTube series from Ze Frank that's taught millions of…
- Matthew Rhys on Climate Change & Storytelling (2023) · 4 minEarlier this week Matthew Rhys made history as the first actor to ever win two lead-acting Emmys in one night. That was especially exciting for us at WWF because, amid all the…
- Unwrapped: The Plastic Crisis (Part 3) | Turning Awareness Into Action · 45 minThe plastic crisis isn't too big to solve — but solving it will take all of us. In the third and final episode of Unwrapped: The Plastic Crisis, our three-part miniseries from…
- Unwrapped: The Plastic Crisis (Part 2) | Can Companies Fix Plastic Pollution? · 40 minThe world's plastic problem won't be solved by good intentions alone. In part two of Unwrapped: The Plastic Crisis, our special three-part miniseries from Nature Breaking, host…
- Unwrapped: The Plastic Crisis (Part 1) | The Origins of Plastic Pollution · 40 minPlastic pollution didn't happen overnight. In the first episode of Unwrapped: The Plastic Crisis, a special three-part miniseries from Nature Breaking, host Seth Larson and WWF…
- What Animal Names Reveal About Humanity · 42 minWhy do we call an elephant an elephant? Why did the narwhal become known as the "unicorn of the sea"? How did the praying mantis help to inspire kung fu in ancient China? And…
- America Is Losing Its Grasslands – Why It Matters · 31 minAs the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, there's no shortage of reflection about the landscapes, history, and ideals that have…
- Reframing Rural: From Sand to Soil · 1 h 8 min*Bonus Episode Today's episode is a feed swap courtesy of Reframing Rural, an award-winning documentary show that explores the people, history, and culture of rural America. The…
- The Rio Grande Is Running Dry—Here's Why · 32 minLast winter you probably heard about the lack of snow in the western US, and how that might impact everything from ski resorts to farmlands and freshwater supplies. News coverage…
- Rethinking Seafood and the Future of our Oceans · 37 minSeafood is one of the most important food systems on the planet—supporting livelihoods, feeding communities, and fueling a global industry. But it's also under growing pressure…
- Bringing Buffalo Back (2025) · 32 minNOTE: This episode was originally released in July 2025. Once nearly wiped out, the plains bison, or buffalo, as they are often called by Native Americans, are returning to the…
- The Mental Health Benefits of Spending Time in Nature · 24 minAre you feeling stressed, scattered, or mentally drained? Science suggests a surprisingly simple way to feel better: spending time in nature. In this episode of Nature Breaking…
- Why Giant Pandas Are a Conservation Success Story · 16 minWhen you think of endangered species, chances are the giant panda comes to mind. With their black‑and‑white coats, bamboo obsession, and internet‑famous antics, pandas are among…
- What happens when you invest money in nature? · 39 min*Bonus Episode* What does it really mean to invest in nature—and why does it matter? In this special crossover episode of Nature Breaking and The Pew Charitable Trusts' After The…
- How Maya Higa Is Inspiring Millions to Take Action for Earth · 23 minThis week on Nature Breaking, we're teaming up with conservationist and content creator Maya Higa to kick off WWF's annual Give an Hour for Earth campaign. Maya is a Twitch…
- Good News for Monarch Butterflies · 13 minGood news is hard to come by in the conservation world—but this week, we have some to share. A new report from WWF‑Mexico shows that the endangered migratory eastern monarch…
- Nature's Awards Show: Celebrating Wildlife, Ecosystems, and Earth's MVPs · 13 minRight now we're at the height of awards season, when artists across a variety of disciplines get awarded for the best achievements in their respective industries. In the spirit…
