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People drink wastewater that was sterilized at the PureWater Colorado Mobile Demonstration

An answer to US drought conditions may be in the toilet

Using a special crane, a 156-ton steam generator is lifted from its original position in Unit 3 of what was once the largest nuclear power plant in East Germany,

Using a special crane, a 156-ton steam generator is lifted from its original position in Unit 3 of what was once the largest nuclear power plant in East Germany,

Nuclear's cleanup cost threatens the expansion dream

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Reports & Analysis

A small monkey with dark fur on its back, lighter fur on its chest, and a yellowish patch on the forehead sits on the ground amid a layer of dry brown leaves. Green plants are visible in the background of the forest floor in Ghana.

A small monkey with dark fur on its back, lighter fur on its chest, and a yellowish patch on the forehead sits on the ground amid a layer of dry brown leaves. Green plants are visible in the background of the forest floor in Ghana.

Sacred or spoiled? Monkeys are testing a village's patience

Sacred or spoiled? Monkeys are testing a village's patience

In Ghana, locals are blaming revered monkeys, protected by ancient beliefs, for a growing land struggle.

Argentinien Patagonien | Der zurückkehrende Puma | Gaucho mit Schafherde in Patagonien

Argentinien Patagonien | Der zurückkehrende Puma | Gaucho mit Schafherde in Patagonien

Sheep farming in Patagonia's puma territory

Sheep farming in Patagonia's puma territory

Pumas are reclaiming the Patagonian steppe — but what does it mean for sheep farming?

The image shows a group of people in high‑visibility vests working on a wide sandy beach. In front of them lie numerous discarded Christmas trees arranged in long rows. Some volunteers dig trenches with shovels, while others position the trees inside them. Behind the group rise grass‑covered dunes under a cloudy sky. The scene resembles a community‑driven environmental effort to protect the coastline

The image shows a group of people in high‑visibility vests working on a wide sandy beach. In front of them lie numerous discarded Christmas trees arranged in long rows. Some volunteers dig trenches with shovels, while others position the trees inside them. Behind the group rise grass‑covered dunes under a cloudy sky. The scene resembles a community‑driven environmental effort to protect the coastline

Christmas trees safeguarding the coastline

Christmas trees safeguarding the coastline

On England's Fylde coast, old Christmas trees are helping protect fragile coastal dunes.

Children and a man cross a bamboo bridge over a river

Children and a man cross a bamboo bridge over a river

The 'green' mining boom poisoning rivers in Southeast Asia

The 'green' mining boom poisoning rivers in Southeast Asia

Indigenous and rural, farmiing communities are trying to stand up to polluting mineral and gold mining.

Black smoke rises in Tehran after fires broke out following US-Israel attacks targeting some oil storage facilities

Black smoke rises in Tehran after fires broke out following US-Israel attacks targeting some oil storage facilities

Iran war risks long-term toxic legacy for people and nature

Iran war risks long-term toxic legacy for people and nature

The fallout from fighting in the Middle East threatens lasting repercussions for the region's people and ecosystems.

Oil tankers anchored off the coast of Muscat, Iran.

Oil tankers anchored off the coast of Muscat, Iran.

How renewable energy shields countries from oil price shocks

How renewable energy shields countries from oil price shocks

As global markets feel the heat from Middle East energy disruptions, experts say green power can blunt future shocks.

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Extreme weather

Heavy flooding, severe storms, record heat waves — climate change has brought an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. This is affecting people, ecosystems and economies around the world.

What is left of a destroyed home is seen in the muddy waters of Friday's flash floods on the Hawaiian island of Oahu

What is left of a destroyed home is seen in the muddy waters of Friday's flash floods on the Hawaiian island of Oahu

US: Hawaii hit by historic flooding, more rain coming

US: Hawaii hit by historic flooding, more rain coming

Meteorologists say more heavy rains are expected to hit Hawaii in the coming days as residents scramble to reach safety.

People remove mud on the road, following heavy rains that caused floods, in Paiporta, near Valencia, Spain on November 4, 2024

People remove mud on the road, following heavy rains that caused floods, in Paiporta, near Valencia, Spain on November 4, 2024

Court rejects move to indict Valencia leader over floods

Court rejects move to indict Valencia leader over floods

Carlos Mazon faces scrutiny over his handling of the late October 2024 floods that killed more than 200 people.

Kenia Nairobi 2026 | Überschwemmungen am Autoersatzteilmarkt an der Grogan Road

Kenia Nairobi 2026 | Überschwemmungen am Autoersatzteilmarkt an der Grogan Road

What can Rwanda teach Kenya about flood control?

What can Rwanda teach Kenya about flood control?

Flash floods have killed at least 43 people across 16 counties in Kenya, leaving neighborhoods underwater and thousands

The image shows a long, narrow corridor inside what appears to be an underground concrete facility. The walls and ceiling are made of unpainted, rough concrete, giving the space a stark and utilitarian appearance. Along the left side of the hallway, several heavy metal doors are visible; some are open, revealing dark interiors. These doors have reinforced frames and metal bars or locking mechanisms, suggesting they were designed for secure or protective purposes.
The floor is plain and worn, and the lighting is dim, casting soft shadows along the corridor. On the right wall, a few metal brackets or hooks are mounted, though their purpose is unclear. The corridor extends into the distance, ending in deeper shadow, creating a sense of depth and confinement.
Overall, the setting resembles a Cold War–era shelter, bunker, or other fortified underground installation.

The image shows a long, narrow corridor inside what appears to be an underground concrete facility. The walls and ceiling are made of unpainted, rough concrete, giving the space a stark and utilitarian appearance. Along the left side of the hallway, several heavy metal doors are visible; some are open, revealing dark interiors. These doors have reinforced frames and metal bars or locking mechanisms, suggesting they were designed for secure or protective purposes.
The floor is plain and worn, and the lighting is dim, casting soft shadows along the corridor. On the right wall, a few metal brackets or hooks are mounted, though their purpose is unclear. The corridor extends into the distance, ending in deeper shadow, creating a sense of depth and confinement.
Overall, the setting resembles a Cold War–era shelter, bunker, or other fortified underground installation.

Germany's unusable bunkers reveals issues in emergency prep

Germany's unusable bunkers reveals issues in emergency prep

Around 600 public shelters in Germany are not ready for use. What should people do in an emergency?

Kenyan Red Cross personnel and volunteers conduct search and rescue missions, around houses submerged by flood water.

Kenyan Red Cross personnel and volunteers conduct search and rescue missions, around houses submerged by flood water.

AfricaLink News: March 09

AfricaLink News: March 09

Kenya floods claim more than 40 lives +++ Nigeria demands release of 42 citizens detained in Mozambique

A store destroyed by a tornado in Michigan, USA

A store destroyed by a tornado in Michigan, USA

US: Tornadoes kill several people in Michigan, Oklahoma

US: Tornadoes kill several people in Michigan, Oklahoma

Tornadoes touched down in Oklahoma and Michigan, with rescuers searching for survivors and providing assistance.

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Rethinking urban water: A Ugandan fix for a growing crisis

The Ugandan engineer developing solutions to purify drinking water and enhance water management by recycling wastewater.

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Discover DW's outstanding documentaries, exciting talk shows, news and magazines.

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A person with long, colorful, textured hair extensions is standing outdoors and hugging the trunk of a tree with both arms. The individual is wearing a long‑sleeved top in a reddish‑purple color. The scene is set in a grassy park area with scattered trees, and a green trash bin is visible in the background. The lighting suggests a bright, sunny day in Kenya.

A person with long, colorful, textured hair extensions is standing outdoors and hugging the trunk of a tree with both arms. The individual is wearing a long‑sleeved top in a reddish‑purple color. The scene is set in a grassy park area with scattered trees, and a green trash bin is visible in the background. The lighting suggests a bright, sunny day in Kenya.

Kenya's young climate influencers driving real change

Three young Kenyan women are mobilizing people to participate in climate action

A group of people sit together outdoors on the ground, surrounded by large piles of colorful fabric scraps. They appear to be sorting or working with the pieces of cloth. The group is gathered in a circle on a paved surface near a garden area with plants and a low wall in the background in DRC.

A group of people sit together outdoors on the ground, surrounded by large piles of colorful fabric scraps. They appear to be sorting or working with the pieces of cloth. The group is gathered in a circle on a paved surface near a garden area with plants and a low wall in the background in DRC.

From waste to wonder: Women in the DRC upcycle textile trash

In Bukavu city, one woman and her team turn discarded fabric into fashion and art, cutting pollution and creating jobs.

Men stand in a mine in Indonesia

Men stand in a mine in Indonesia

Inside Indonesia's illegal gold rush

In Jambi, illegal gold mining booms. A move to legalize it raises fears of deeper environmental damage.

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Water

Necessary for life, water is a finite resource. Freshwater depletion can risk water security, endanger ecosystems and even fuel conflict. World Water Day is held on March 22, highlighting our most vital resource.

An aerial shot of the Amazon, part of it is logged and the ground is red and yellow.

An aerial shot of the Amazon, part of it is logged and the ground is red and yellow.

How protecting nature could make the world safer

How protecting nature could make the world safer

Biodiversity loss could disrupt the global food supply, but financial solutions are emerging.

High‑resolution image of diverse microscopic flagellates on a black background.

High‑resolution image of diverse microscopic flagellates on a black background.

Invisible fungi in Swiss streams have hidden superpowers

Invisible fungi in Swiss streams have hidden superpowers

Aquatic fungi are tiny, vital, and many are under threat. Scientists in Switzerland are cataloguing them.

A person in a white lab coat and hairnet hangs several fish on hooks inside a metal-walled processing area of a "vertical fish farm" in Kenya.

A person in a white lab coat and hairnet hangs several fish on hooks inside a metal-walled processing area of a "vertical fish farm" in Kenya.

Solar‑powered vertical fish farms thrive in Kenya

Solar‑powered vertical fish farms thrive in Kenya

Fish farmers in Kenya have introduced high-rise fish farms that allow them to rear fish while conserving water.

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Specials & Events

Eco India — The Environment Magazine

The show features compelling subjects in Asia and Europe: environment, sustainability, technology and social themes.

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Living

The image shows a vast, flat expanse of frozen landscape, likely a large body of water covered in thick ice. A single vehicle is driving along clearly visible tire tracks that stretch across the ice toward the distant shoreline. The sky is overcast, creating a muted, cold atmosphere. Small figures or objects appear scattered far in the background, indicating activity on the ice. The scene reflects a remote, wintry environment with long, open routes across the frozen surface.

The image shows a vast, flat expanse of frozen landscape, likely a large body of water covered in thick ice. A single vehicle is driving along clearly visible tire tracks that stretch across the ice toward the distant shoreline. The sky is overcast, creating a muted, cold atmosphere. Small figures or objects appear scattered far in the background, indicating activity on the ice. The scene reflects a remote, wintry environment with long, open routes across the frozen surface.

Estonia: Driving across the frozen Baltic Sea

In Estonia, drivers cross the frozen Baltic Sea when winter ice forms a rare road.

A hand picks up an opened oyster from a plate.

A hand picks up an opened oyster from a plate.

A visit to Europe's oyster capital

In Brittany, northern France, we find out how these coveted shellfish are grown — and how you can tell if they're fresh.

Nogaye Sene films herself among the crops on her farm in Joal Fadiout, Senegal

Nogaye Sene films herself among the crops on her farm in Joal Fadiout, Senegal

West African farmers conquer social media

Some farmers in West Africa use TikTok to tap into new markets and boost the image of their profession.

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