12.04.25 - Microscopic plants, using volcanic ash for dating

Apr 25, 2012, 06:40 AM

This week in the Planet Earth Podcast - we take a closer look at tiny marine plants, which underpin the entire marine food chain and play a vital role in the Earth's climate. Also, how scientists are using volcanic ash called tefra to tell how people may have responded to rapid environmental changes in the recent past.