Sue Nelson and Alice Hope explore the numbers behind nature and pick apart the jargon and misinformation surrounding climate, the environment and biodiversity. Each month, they start with a number and investigate what it really means. From net zero to hedgerows, worms to water, Sue and Alice aren’t afraid to get their feet muddy in the quest for facts. Producer: Rachael Buchanan A Boffin Media production for the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
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Signup to Generate a PitchSue Nelson and Alice Hope explore the numbers behind nature and pick apart the jargon and misinformation surrounding climate, the environment and biodiversity. Each month, they start with a number and investigate what it really means. From net zero to hedgerows, worms to water, Sue and Alice aren’t afraid to get their feet muddy in the quest for facts.
Recent episodes include "21: The invisible pollutant: 200 million" (2 September 2026, 44 minutes), "20: Back garden biodiversity: 9,600" (9 June 2026, 30 minutes), and "19: Unpacking Oil Palm: 80 million" (31 March 2026, 48 minutes).
Counting the Earth publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 21 episodes.
Booking probability for Counting the Earth is 39%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Counting the Earth requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Counting the Earth's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Counting the Earth are Scientific Research & Development. Counting the Earth has a science audience.
Counting the Earth is a science podcast with 21 episodes published.
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Episode #21
Most nitrogen is a harmless gas that makes up 78% of the air we breathe. Reactive forms of nitrogen are more of a challenge, such as those found in fertilisers essential to help our crops grow. When excess nitrogen...
Episode #20
Recorded at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Alice and Sue explore the vital role our gardens play in supporting wildlife and how we can help shape these thriving mini ecosystems. At the UKCEH Nature Decoded exhibit, they...
Episode #19
From chocolate and shampoo to food, palm oil can be found in a range of packaged goods on the supermarket shelves and is used throughout industry. Its versatility makes it difficult to replace yet its production remains...
Episode #18
Let’s talk drought. Yes, that’s right, drought! Our weather is experiencing extremes - from flooding to drought - so Alice and Sue delve into this whiplash weather with UKCEH senior hydrologist Lucy Barker. With the...
Episode #17
Wildfires are evolving. Around the world they are becoming bigger, burning hotter, and harder to control with devastating impacts on humans, the economy and the environment. In this episode, Alice and Sue talk to UKCEH...
Episode #16
What do raccoons, purple pitcher plants, signal crayfish and the yellow-legged hornet all have in common? No, this is not a joke - far from it. They are all on the GB invasive non-native species alert list. The...
Episode #15
In this episode, Alice and Sue visit the River Kennet and the Reading Sewage Treatment Works to explore antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a growing global issue. In 2021 1.14 million deaths were attributed to...
Episode #14
In this episode, Alice and Sue time travel to the year 2080, to explore what crops we might be growing in the UK, after 50 years of a changing climate. They speak with UKCEH Spatial Ecologist Dr John Redhead about...
Episode #13
In England alone, an estimated 5.7 million properties are at risk of flooding from rivers, the sea, surface water and groundwater. In this episode and in the wake of Storm Bert, Alice and Sue visit the Bruern Estate in...
Episode #12
Microplastics are everywhere—tiny plastic particles that permeate our soil, water, food, drinking supplies, and even our bodies. But how much do we actually understand about their long-term effects on our health and the...
In this episode of Counting the Earth, we find out about forever chemicals – persistent pollutants that can pose serious environmental and health risks. Alice and Sue brave the icy freezers of the Predatory Bird...
Episode #10
In this episode, Alice and Sue take you on an exploration of the past, present and future of the UK’s woodlands. Sue visits the enchanting Heartwood Forest in Hertfordshire, where she meets Chris Nichols from the...
Sitting at the mouth of the Firth of Forth in Scotland, the Isle of May is a sanctuary for nesting seabirds and the destination for this episode. Join Alice and Sue as they journey to the island and meet UKCEH Field...
Episode #8
Stretching over ten miles through Cumbria’s countryside, Windermere isn't just England's largest lake – it’s a real-life classroom, helping us to understand how our environment is changing over time. Join Alice and Sue...
Episode #7
In this episode, Alice Hope and Sue Nelson get knee-deep in flowers to hear which plants attract the most pollinators – those vital bees, butterflies, wasps, beetles, flies and moths – and why. UKCEH ecologist Dr Claire...
Episode #6
In this episode, Sue and Alice dive into the factors affecting the ecological health of our rivers. Alice goes wading in the River Kennet with Anna Forbes from ARK to explore river health monitoring first hand...
Episode #5
Sue and Alice explore these complex coastal ecosystems and discover their amazing benefits – from providing wildlife habitat to storing carbon. https://www.ceh.ac.uk/solutions/emerging-challenges/saltmarsh-blue-carbon...
Episode #4
Delve into the vital statistics of earthworms, as Alice and Sue uncover the unsung heroes of our soil. Worm resources Garden worm ID chart Earthworm Society UK diagram of worm habitats Hosts: Sue Nelson and Alice Hope...
Episode #2
Sue and Alice poke around that great staple of the British countryside - the hedgerow - and discover a surprising variety of residents, from mice to molluscs. Hosts: Sue Nelson and Alice Hope Producer: Rachael Buchanan...
Episode #3
Sue and Alice visit Heartwood Forest and the Fens to explore how far nature-based solutions like planting trees and restoring peatlands can take us towards net zero. Hosts: Sue Nelson and Alice Hope Producer: Rachael...
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