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Climate change and monoculture plantations are rendering Germany's forests more vulnerable to forest fires. One solution could be the creation of forests that don't burn so easily. But how is this done, and what does this mean for ecosystems and timber production?
Northern Indian villagers in Hamirpur collect pine needles to turn into eco-pellets for heating. Local entrepreneurs have built small production plants and villagers can earn money and keep forests safe from wildfires.
Firefighters are battling wildfires in several regions of Spain. Four major blazes in Catalonia are threatening villages, and have destroyed thousands of hectares of forest and farmland. The fires have been sparked by an unseasonably early heat wave.
A cloud of hot air from North Africa has sent temperatures to 40 degrees Celsius or more in large parts of the country. Authorities are warning of an extreme risk of wildfires.
Wildfires, drought, melting glaciers — the impact of climate change is clear to see. But what about the impact on our oceans? They're undergoing serious change: sea temperatures are rising, leading to a dangerous increase in ocean acidity.
Blazes near the Greek capital have forced people to evacuate their homes. The fires were reportedly sparked by a fire at a power station, and strong winds have fanned the flames. Fears are growing that there could be a repeat of last summer's record fire season.
Forests cover 30% of the Earth's land area and are home to 80% of its biodiversity. Forests are our lungs and can help mitigate climate change by storing carbon. But things are changing as temperatures rise and the global population grows. What does this mean for our trees?
With the increasing threat of wildfires, Jamie Alexander left California for a town thousands of kilometers away in Minnesota. Many other families have also moved to Duluth since it is seen as relatively climate proof. But even here climate change has an impact.
Firefighters in northern Argentina are struggling to contain massive wildfires that have been burning for weeks across 800,000 hectares of farmland and national park land. The fires are being fueled by hot, dry conditions.
Wetlands are some of the most delicate and diverse natural wonders, homes to millions of animals. They also help regulate global water supply. But as climate change intensifies, they are being lost at alarming rates.
Decimated by wildfires and deforestation, little remains of Lebanon's dense cedar forests. Because the country lacks funds and staff for nature conservation, a project which employs female refugees is filling the gap.
Snowfall has extinguished wildfires that raged for days in the US state of Colorado. The wildfires tore through two communities outside Boulder, destroying 1,000 homes.
As the Omicron COVID variant spreads like wildfire around the world and tension rise between Russia and Ukraine, DW's correspondents around the world are looking ahead to the issues for the new year.
Tens of thousands of people in Colorado have been evacuated as fast-moving wildfires tore through the area.
Another year of extreme weather, including unprecedented wildfires and floods, has sparked anger about the climate crisis. But landmark court rulings to cut emissions also gave hope.
Prime regions of Californian winemaking like Nappa Valley are having to cope with the fallout from wildfires and drought. Solutions range from short-term improvisation to going carbon-neutral.
The effects of the climate crisis are increasingly being felt around the world – from rising sea levels to deadly wildfires. Now a group of researchers has found that lightning strikes are becoming more frequent because of global warming.
Africa Climate Week, taking place virtually from September 26 to 29, will focus on ambitious solutions to address the effects of climate change. Here are a few examples of adaptation strategies from across the continent.
US President Joe Biden is using a trip to California to highlight the connection between the climate crisis and the increasingly extreme wildfires on the West Coast. And he's trying to rally support for a $3.5 trillion spending plan that includes investments in clean energy.
Some two million wildebeest and other animals migrate from Tanzania to Kenya each year. In the largest overland animal migration in the world they’re looking for water and grazing. But now their migration routes are in the path of raging wildfires.
California struggles to cope with a renewed heat wave and wildfires; conservation in a former no-man’s-land; a pastor on Java works to conserve water resources.
Natural drought cycles and human activity have led to a rise in massive wildfires in recent years. Forest fires in Siberia, the US and Canada, and the Mediterranean are also caused by climate change. We look for solutions.
Wildfires destroy homes and huge swaths of forest, and spread air pollution. Climate change increases the likelihood of such fires. The solution? Stop climate change. Another idea is to blend alternative forest management with modern technology.
Although lightning strikes cause some wildfires, scientists have say that wildfires can also spark lightning. The key cause: air pollution. An expert explains the link between air pollution, forest fires, and lightning strikes in this interview.
