Series 1 · Episode 1 · Video available now
Weather vs Climate
The difference between a day’s weather and the long-term climate pattern.
Series 1 — Core Climate Science
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Short climate explanations designed to work just as well on a family screen as on a classroom whiteboard. Core Episodes 1–4 are available now on YouTube and Spotify. Episode 4 is visible ahead of its formal programme date of 13 October 2026.
Made for classroom screensPlay full-screen, pause at Belle’s question and use the episode notes to continue the discussion.
Start with Episode 1
The climate story, in order.
Series 1 · Episode 2 · Video available now
The Greenhouse Effect
Why greenhouse gases act like a heat-trapping blanket around Earth.
Series 1 · Episode 3 · Video available now
Ancient Carbon: Where CO₂ Comes From
Where carbon dioxide comes from and why ancient carbon changes the balance.
Series 1 · Episode 4 · Video available now
Methane: The Super-Powered Greenhouse Gas
Why methane is powerful, where it comes from, and how leaks can be reduced.
Series 1 · Episode 5 · Planned video release 3 November
Trees, Carbon & Why Forests Matter
How forests store carbon, support life, and help regulate climate.
Series 1 · Episode 6 · Planned video release 10 November
The Super-Charged Sky Sponge
Why warmer air can bring both heavier rainfall and faster drying.
Series 1 · Episode 7 · Planned video release 19 January
The Ocean Engine
How the ocean absorbs heat and carbon—and why that matters.
Series 1 · Episode 8 · Planned video release 26 January
Earth’s Mirror
How ice reflects sunlight and why melting can amplify warming.
Series 1 · Episode 9 · Planned video release 9 February
The Rising Sea
Why warmer oceans and melting land ice raise sea level.
Series 1 · Episode 10 · Planned video release 23 February
Heatwaves, Drought & Fire
How warming changes the risks of extreme heat, drying and dangerous fire weather.
Series 1 · Episode 11 · Planned video release 9 March
Animals & Habitat
What happens when habitats change—and how connected landscapes can help wildlife.
Series 1 · Episode 12 · Planned video release 16 March
Food Choices & Climate
The climate footprint of food, from farming and land use to transport and waste.
Series 1 · Episode 13 · Planned video release 20 April
Transport Choices & Climate
Why different journeys have different footprints and what cleaner transport could look like.
Series 1 · Episode 14 · Planned video release 27 April
The Hidden Carbon in Things
The emissions created while everyday products and materials are made.
Series 1 · Episode 15 · Planned video release 11 May
Homes, Buildings & Climate
How materials, energy and better design shape a building’s climate footprint.
Series 1 · Episode 16 · Planned video release 18 May
The Future Starts with You
A hopeful toolkit of practical actions, shared effort and climate-related careers.