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A close up of a man holding a device that tests for the presence of white hydrogen. He is standing in a forest.

White hydrogen: The hidden gas that could transform energy

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

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Reports & Analysis

A group of street cleaners dressed in orange, in a street in Rio

A group of street cleaners dressed in orange, in a street in Rio

Rio's street cleaners, upbeat superheroes in orange

Rio's street cleaners, upbeat superheroes in orange

Rio's upbeat and creative street cleaners keep the city's streets shining, while raising awareness about trash disposal.

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

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.

Two people stand on the bank of a river, pulling materials out of the water

Two people stand on the bank of a river, pulling materials out of the water

Can citizens bring the Mula-Mutha rivers back to life?

Can citizens bring the Mula-Mutha rivers back to life?

Once vital, the Mula & Mutha now carry sewage. An NGO rallies locals to restore biodiversity and reconnect Pune.

A pangolin walking on a forest floor covered with dry leaves, with its scaled body and long tail visible as it moves near a tree in Uganda.

A pangolin walking on a forest floor covered with dry leaves, with its scaled body and long tail visible as it moves near a tree in Uganda.

The poachers turned protectors saving Uganda's pangolins

The poachers turned protectors saving Uganda's pangolins

Former poachers are now protecting pangolins. The endangered mammals provide vital services to farmers and forests.

Bengaluru residents battle mounting waste

Bengaluru residents battle mounting waste

The suburb HSR Layout shows how citizen-led composting can reshape city waste management.

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.

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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.

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.

A snow-covered wooden cabin with triangular window amid a snowy pine forest under crescent moon, a heat pump is visible alongside the facade

A snow-covered wooden cabin with triangular window amid a snowy pine forest under crescent moon, a heat pump is visible alongside the facade

Yes, heat pumps really work in freezing cold weather

Yes, heat pumps really work in freezing cold weather

People are increasingly using heat pumps to warm their homes. The devices save money and are good for the environment.

A police officer walks next to a checkpost set ablaze in a protest outside the U.S. Consulate General, following news of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that killed supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Karachi, Pakistan March 1, 2026.

A police officer walks next to a checkpost set ablaze in a protest outside the U.S. Consulate General, following news of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that killed supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Karachi, Pakistan March 1, 2026.

Protesters storm US consulate in Karachi

Protesters storm US consulate in Karachi

The violence came hours after the US and Israel attacked Iran and killed the Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei.

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Why Europe could deep freeze in a warming world

A shift in the Gulf Stream could cause a major ocean current to collapse.

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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

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.

Back view of a woman holding a water hose, watering a field in Ghana.

Back view of a woman holding a water hose, watering a field in Ghana.

Solar-powered irrigation transforming life in northern Ghana

Solar power is boosting dry‑season harvests, reducing migration while strengthening local livelihoods and food security.

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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.

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.

An image of a woman walking barefoot through a street carrying two large buckets of water

An image of a woman walking barefoot through a street carrying two large buckets of water

India's AI expansions stress water supplies near Delhi

India's AI expansions stress water supplies near Delhi

Communities near Delhi are struggling to access clean supplies as local groundwater levels drop.

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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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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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