What are the most watched episodes of “Chaleur humaine” in 2025?

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Here are the six most-watched episodes since January 2025, covering topics as diverse as skiing, capitalism, cars, and humor. This is an opportunity to thank you once again for your attentive listening and your messages of congratulations or criticism.

1/Climate, biodiversity: How to save the Mediterranean

In this episode, diver and oceanographer François Sarano explains how the Mediterranean has been damaged by human activity and what can be done to restore its richness. Listen by clicking here.

2/Should we give up skiing?

In this episode, researcher Loïc Giaccone explains the challenges facing skiing, how mountain resorts can adapt, and what can be done now. Find it here.

3/Should we end capitalism to save the climate?

Economist Thomas Piketty details his vision of "ecological socialism" and explains how to draw inspiration from the social advances of the 20th ^century to successfully achieve the climate transition in the ^21st . Click here.

4/Can we laugh about global warming?

In this episode, comedian Guillaume Meurice reflects on his approach to discussing the ecological crisis, what he finds hilarious about debates on the topic, and offers tips for discussing it with others. Listen by following this link.

5/Do you need to change your car to make the transition a success?

Diane Strauss, French director of the NGO Transport and Environment and a member of the High Council for Climate, explains how to make the switch to electric vehicles fairer—and offers concrete ideas for moving forward. This is the direction to be found.

6/Climate: how to deal with floods and droughts?

Water is one of the major challenges of the climate crisis, says hydrologist Charlène Descollonges, who in this episode provides concrete tools for preparing for floods and droughts, as well as for revitalizing rivers and streams. Listen here.