Living on Earth, hosted by Steve Curwood and distributed by PRX, is a weekly environmental news magazine covering climate change, ecology and human health. The show has 1,000 episodes in its feed, released weekly, with a median length of about 52 minutes. Estimated downloads are roughly 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate of about $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Weekly public radio environmental news with a long, loyal archive of climate coverage
- Over 1,000 episodes released weekly, each about 52 minutes long
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 465 ratings, 387 of them five stars
- Coverage spans climate, pesticides, ocean monitoring and environmental policy
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- news roundup, interview, feature report
- Tone
- informative, serious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 50 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- PRXNational Science FoundationPax WorldThe Sierra ClubKendeda Fund
- Categories promoted
- nonprofit funding, sustainable investing
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The website says the show cannot advertise on air and relies on donations, underwriters and foundations, with donation links present on the site.
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Family friendly
Episode titles cover climate, pesticides and policy, including a Supreme Court climate case and a Maine Senate race, with no explicit flags.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.loe.org/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id73330348 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/livingonearth |
Benchmark score: 89 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Powerful Pacific Storms Amid ‘Super’ El Niño, Pesticide Atrazine Conta | 2026-10-16 | 52 min |
| Maine Senate Race, Climate and Environment; Public Power and Industry | 2026-10-10 | 52 min |
| ‘Blockbuster’ Climate Case at Supreme Court, The Wild Dark: Finding th | 2026-10-02 | 52 min |
| Climate Justice and Healing for Nepal, Leaders Meet Amid Climate Warni | 2026-09-25 | 52 min |
| Alarming Global Temperature Rise, Batteries Kicking Out Natural Gas, I | 2026-09-18 | 53 min |
| Glaciers Crumble as Earth Warms, Climate-Resilient “Super Reefs”, Fat | 2026-09-11 | 54 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
As the planet we call home faces a climate emergency, Living on Earth is your go-to source for the latest coverage of climate change, ecology, and human health. Hosted by Steve Curwood and brought to you by PRX.
About Living on Earth
Living on Earth is a weekly environmental news magazine hosted by Steve Curwood and distributed by PRX, according to the show's website. Each episode covers climate change, ecology and human health, with news, features and interviews. The feed lists 1,000 episodes, released weekly, with a median running time of about 52 minutes.
The show is rated 4.7 on Apple Podcasts from 465 ratings, with 387 five-star reviews, according to Apple Podcasts. Its audience is estimated, not published: roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward listeners aged 45 and over. The show runs no sponsor reads, and the website describes it as donor- and underwriter-funded.
Brands focused on sustainability, clean energy or eco-conscious products may suit a host-read placement. Estimated rate is about $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on the per-thousand downloads range.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Living on Earth can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Living on Earth
How much does Living on Earth charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rate is about $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per thousand. Actual pricing depends on the show's terms.
What is Living on Earth about?
Living on Earth is a weekly environmental news magazine hosted by Steve Curwood. It covers climate change, ecology and human health through news reports, features and interviews.
How do I contact Living on Earth about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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