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A bale of pressed waste

Recycling's next big thing — or big bluff?

A farmer is spraying foliar fertilizer on peanuts in a field in Zaozhuang City, China

A farmer is spraying foliar fertilizer on peanuts in a field in Zaozhuang City, China

Iran war: how farmers adapt as fertilizer crunch heats up

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Uganda 2026 | Weibliche Gorilla-Trackerin in Uganda

Uganda 2026 | Weibliche Gorilla-Trackerin in Uganda

Gorilla trackers inspire Uganda's conservation movement

Gorilla trackers inspire Uganda's conservation movement

In Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda, the work of tracking mountain gorillas has long been dominated by men.

A Libyan vendor is seen selling longnose spurdog sharks at a fish market in Tripoli, Libya

A Libyan vendor is seen selling longnose spurdog sharks at a fish market in Tripoli, Libya

Mediterranean sharks are vanishing in a legal void

Mediterranean sharks are vanishing in a legal void

Along Libya's coast, sharks are being sold unchecked. Vulnerable species are spiraling toward extinction.

Pear blossoms in an orchard in Weixian County

Pear blossoms in an orchard in Weixian County

Beautiful blossoms herald arrival of spring

Beautiful blossoms herald arrival of spring

For a few weeks each year, cherry blossoms and other early-blooming flowers transform urban spaces around the globe.

A monarch butterfly is seen in the forest of the Sanctuary of El Rosario in Ocampo, Mexico

A monarch butterfly is seen in the forest of the Sanctuary of El Rosario in Ocampo, Mexico

Endangered monarch butterflies recover despite threats

Endangered monarch butterflies recover despite threats

Despite habitat loss and changing bloom times, the American monarch butterfly population has rebounded.

SHIFT | Technologie in der Landwirtschaft in Indien | Traktor und Automatisierung

SHIFT | Technologie in der Landwirtschaft in Indien | Traktor und Automatisierung

Autonomous tractors transform tarm work

Autonomous tractors transform tarm work

Autonomous tractors in India create perfect rows with no driver as AI replaces manual labor in farming.

Two men are working in a dusty industrial hall, with one pouring material into a cement mixer while the other steadies the machine with gloved hands.

Two men are working in a dusty industrial hall, with one pouring material into a cement mixer while the other steadies the machine with gloved hands.

How invasive plants are becoming homes in South Africa

How invasive plants are becoming homes in South Africa

How to turn invasive plants and plastic waste into climate‑friendly building materials and local jobs.

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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.

An aerial view of structures on Sierra Leone's Plantain Island, on April 29, 2025

An aerial view of structures on Sierra Leone's Plantain Island, on April 29, 2025

El Nino forecast as ocean temperatures approach record highs

El Nino forecast as ocean temperatures approach record highs

The EU's global warming monitor also reported the second-highest global sea surface temperature.

Amid rows of tents on a government-allotted highland, Rekha Khatoon seeks refuge with her children during the 2022 floods

Amid rows of tents on a government-allotted highland, Rekha Khatoon seeks refuge with her children during the 2022 floods

India: When floods come, survival is a roll of the dice

India: When floods come, survival is a roll of the dice

Across India's flood-prone regions, marginalized communities are often hit the hardest by climate-related disasters.

Volunteers clear debris from a flooded house in Haleiwa, Hawaii, USA

Volunteers clear debris from a flooded house in Haleiwa, Hawaii, USA

Flood damage in Hawaii

Flood damage in Hawaii

Hawaii is experiencing its worst flooding in two decades, and residents face a difficult cleanup.

People walking through a destroyed street in Santa Cruz, Jamaica

People walking through a destroyed street in Santa Cruz, Jamaica

Earth's climate more unbalanced than ever, WMO warns

Earth's climate more unbalanced than ever, WMO warns

The world's oceans are breaking heat records, glaciers are retreating and extreme weather is killing thousands.

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 drink wastewater that was sterilized at the PureWater Colorado Mobile Demonstration

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

An answer to US drought conditions may be in the toilet

An answer to US drought conditions may be in the toilet

With climate change intensifying drought in many regions, cities are exploring ways to turn sewage into drinking water.

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We've built a world for rats

Rats are thriving in cities worldwide. After decades of control, what keeps bringing them back?

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View of a white shelter resembling a bus stop. A bench is installed inside, and a large water tank containing algae is recessed into the back panel. Two women sit on the bench, they are smiling.

View of a white shelter resembling a bus stop. A bench is installed inside, and a large water tank containing algae is recessed into the back panel. Two women sit on the bench, they are smiling.

India's 'liquid trees' could help cities breathe again

Indian scientists are growing microscopic algae in tanks that absorb more CO2 than trees — and produce a superfood.

The entrance to the Jameh Mosque, covered in blue tiles

The entrance to the Jameh Mosque, covered in blue tiles

UNESCO World Heritage sites facing the heat

From Easter Island to the Great Wall of China, iconic cultural heritage sites are under threat from rising temperatures.

Panoramic view of a solar farm near wind turbines in Germany

Panoramic view of a solar farm near wind turbines in Germany

How Iran war energy crisis strengthens case for renewables

The Iran war has exposed the fragility of the global energy system. Could renewables shield people from the shock?

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Water

Necessary for life, water is a finite resource. The depletion of freshwater can risk water security, endanger ecosystems and even fuel conflict.

A woman wearing a black gown sits in front of a hut, next to one of her little children

A woman wearing a black gown sits in front of a hut, next to one of her little children

Kenya drought pushes millions toward hunger

Kenya drought pushes millions toward hunger

DW reports from Wajir, one of the hardest-hit regions, where families are at breaking point.

Aerial photo of the Iranian research reactor in Khondab

Aerial photo of the Iranian research reactor in Khondab

Iran war: Israel hits Iranian heavy water nuclear reactor

Iran war: Israel hits Iranian heavy water nuclear reactor

The Khondab research reactor was hit by airstrikes, but there is no radiation leak, an Iranian official said.

A person holding a plastic water bottle filled with clear water can close to his mouth outdoors in Uganda, with greenery softly blurred in the background.

A person holding a plastic water bottle filled with clear water can close to his mouth outdoors in Uganda, with greenery softly blurred in the background.

Testing, treating and reusing: Making Uganda's water safer

Testing, treating and reusing: Making Uganda's water safer

In Uganda, one man is bringing real change, with solutions for making drinking water safe and recycling wastewater.

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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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Green, tree-lined street in Berlin with a cyclist and a scooter rider among parked cars.

Green, tree-lined street in Berlin with a cyclist and a scooter rider among parked cars.

How Berlin is being future-proofed by its citizens

DW looks at how civic engagement is inspiring community change — in Berlin, and worldwide.

A hand holds a small bottle filled with gold dust and pours it onto a spoon filled with a white substance

A hand holds a small bottle filled with gold dust and pours it onto a spoon filled with a white substance

Switzerland: From gravel to gold

A Swiss company sustainably extracts gold dust from the earth — a real hit with customers.

A bright blue train standing at a station, several people are walking on the platform.

A bright blue train standing at a station, several people are walking on the platform.

Smart sleepers could be the glow-up night trains need

Europe has a bit of an on-off relationship with night trains. A Berlin team's smart cabin concept led to commitment.

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