Final Call – Details, episodes & analysis

Final Call, hosted by climate journalist and Arctic explorer Bernice Notenboom, dives deep into the complex world of aviation and its environmental impact. This six-part podcast series explores our longstanding fascination with flight, the growing ecological cost of air travel, and the daunting challenge for the aviation industry to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Through her personal experiences as an expedition leader and her interviews with scientists, innovators, and industry leaders, Notenboom highlights the delicate balance between the allure of exploration and the urgent need for sustainable change.

In each episode, Final Call delves into several key questions: What drives our cultural and evolutionary urge to fly? Why does aviation carry such a heavy ecological footprint, and what innovations could make it greener? Is it possible to continue traveling the world without further harming the planet? And finally, how can individuals balance personal freedom with environmental responsibility?

Listeners are invited to join Bernice Notenboom as she takes them on a journey that is as personal as it is global. With a unique perspective shaped by years spent documenting climate change, Notenboom doesn’t just ask tough questions to experts—she challenges herself and her audience to consider what we’re willing to change for the sake of the planet.

More than just a climate and technology podcast, Final Call is a powerful reflection on our collective choices and the responsibilities that come with them.

Listen now to Final Call to discover the fascinating, turbulent future of flying and what it will take to keep exploring our world sustainably. For more information about Bernice Notenboom's work or to get in touch with her, check her website: bernicenotenboom.com/ 

Final Call is produced in close collaboration with audio agency Airborne and is made possible by LNVL, Rotterdam Havenbedrijf, Neste, Vopak, Gasunie and POP Foundation.