Our media picks of the month, inspired by science, nature and conservation.
What to Listen To: When Science Finds a Way
Just in case you have already finished all the other podcasts we’ve recommended, here’s another one! Each episode uncovers how we as a species are navigating the problems of the 21st century through big scientific breakthroughs, spanning from predicting disease outbreaks to hitting the emergency brakes on climate change with super pollutants. It’s hosted by Alisha Wainwright, a botanist AND actor, showcasing how there’s always room to pursue your passion for the environment.
What to Watch: Return to the Bering
Follow a group of surfers to the Pribilof Islands of Alaska, to teach local youth groups how to surf, navigate sub-zero conditions of the
remote region and even encounter a swarming pod of orcas in the crystal-clear waters of St. George Island. This film reminded me of just how powerful the force of nature is, but also how it is a provider and teacher. If you have been wanting to feel closer to our planet, this is a good way to do it without the freezing temperatures!
What to Read: Nature’s Calendar
As summer fades into autumn, this citizen science project run by the Woodland Trust invites you to record seasonal signs of nature, from the first leaves turning golden to birds beginning their autumn migrations. Alongside fascinating wildlife blogs, the platform shows how these small observations contribute to important climate research, and you can even view live maps of previous records to see changing patterns (records go all the way back to 1736!).
What to Do: Join the Great British Beach Clean with MCS
From the 18th-27th September 2026,
there will be a citizen science
scheme where hundreds of beach
cleans will be organised across the
UK. These events are vital for
collecting data on the amount of
litter found across our shores,
which can lead to big, positive
changes around controlling waste
production and plastic pollution.
Last year 97 miles of beaches were cleaned, clearing 232,229 pieces of litter. Let’s beat this number this time round!
