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Living on Earth

Steve Curwood

Booking Overview

A public-radio environmental news magazine focused on climate change, ecology, conservation, and human health, with recurring interviews featuring scientists, authors, activists, conservationists, and award recipients. Credible pitches include recognized environmental researchers, climate-policy experts, conservation leaders, authors with substantive environmental work, and community-based practitioners; booking difficulty is medium because strong subject-matter relevance and credible achievements are typically required.

Metrics

Episodes: 1332

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 1.8k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

comments@loe.org

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Host

Steve Curwood - Steve Curwood is an environmental journalist and longtime host of Living on Earth.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established scientists, environmental researchers, authors, conservation professionals, climate-policy advocates, and community leaders with demonstrated expertise, significant fieldwork, recognized awards, or a timely book or project.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or major research, National or international environmental awards, Leadership in conservation, climate policy, or ecological initiatives, Documented fieldwork or community-based environmental impact

Recent Guest Discussions

Robert Moor - Trees, Aging, Human Relationships With Nature, And Environmental Stewardship.

Terry Tempest Williams - Her Book, Utah’s Desert Landscapes, And Moments Of Grace In The Natural World.

Sarah Finch - Her Legal Challenge To New UK Oil And Gas Projects And Climate-impact Assessments.

Iroro Tanshi - The Rediscovery Of The Short-tailed Roundleaf Bat, Habitat Threats, And Community-led Wildfire Prevention.

Recent Topics

Science, Climate Change, Conservation, Ecology, Environmental Health

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Living on Earth
:

Maine Senate Race, Climate and Environment; Public Power and Industry Pushback; The Carbon Wave and more.

October 10, 2026

The closely watched race for US Senate in Maine is pitting two environmentally concerned candidates against each other. Not only do Republican Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson both have fairly similar green and climate views, they’re from the same rural county and both have roots in the lumber industry that’s so important to the state. Also, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, public power advocates have battled since 2018 to take electricity non-profit, and hope to win a referendum vote in No...

‘Blockbuster’ Climate Case at Supreme Court, The Wild Dark: Finding the Night Sky in the Age of Light, State Elections and the Climate, and more.

October 02, 2026

When the US Supreme Court set Monday, October 5th for oral arguments on an appeal from the Colorado State Supreme Court by Suncor and Exxon, it highlighted what could become a landmark case about damage from climate change and the role of fossil fuels. Why the case could make or break the ability of states and local governments to ‘make polluters pay.’   Also, our brightly lit modern world is increasingly drowning out the stars. To rediscover what we miss when we can’t look up and see ...

Climate Justice and Healing for Nepal, Leaders Meet Amid Climate Warnings, 12 Trillion Tons of Melted Ice and more.

September 25, 2026

After the deadly floods in Nepal this August, researchers rapidly assessed the event and concluded that climate change played a “very strong” role in the catastrophic glacial collapse. We discuss the human toll of the floods and the moral duty of the world to slow the climate crisis and help Nepal adapt.   Also, the 2026 United Nations Climate Summit and Climate Week, which just wrapped up in New York City, took place in the wake of a summer marked by deadly extreme heat, the Nepal fl...

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Frequently asked questions

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Living on Earth
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How do I get in touch with Living on Earth?

Living on Earth is hosted by Steve Curwood. Its publicly listed email is comments@loe.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Living on Earth?

The publicly listed email for Living on Earth: comments@loe.org.

How many listeners does Living on Earth have?

Podseeker estimates Living on Earth reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Living on Earth?

Living on Earth typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Established scientists, environmental researchers, authors, conservation professionals, climate-policy advocates, and community leaders with demonstrated expertise, significant fieldwork, recognized awards, or a timely book or project. Common among recent guests: Published books or major research; National or international environmental awards; Leadership in conservation, climate policy, or ecological initiatives. Recent guests include Robert Moor, Terry Tempest Williams, and Sarah Finch.

How hard is it to get booked on Living on Earth?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Living on Earth cover?

Recent episodes cover Science, Climate Change, Conservation, Ecology, and Environmental Health. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

comments@loe.org

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