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Healthy ecosystems are vital to all life on planet Earth. But overuse of stocks, shrinking habitats, environmental pollution or the consequences of climate change all contribute to the species loss of species.

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Reports & Analysis

A white coral reef seen underwater, backlit by lights held by a scuba diver

In Florida, ocean restoration groups help preserve reefs

In Florida, ocean restoration groups help preserve reefs

Scientists and activists are collaborating to save Florida's coral reefs. DW's Ines Pohl found out more in Key West.
ClimateSeptember 13, 202302:29 min
A wolf

Wolves: Good for nature, dangerous to livestock

Wolves: Good for nature, dangerous to livestock

European wolves are rebalancing ecosystems. But in 2023 alone they killed several hundred livestock animals in Germany.
ScienceSeptember 8, 2023
DW Sendung Eco India | Pakistan Teacher

Climate change lessons for teachers

Climate change lessons for teachers

Pakistan is strongly affected by climate change. School teachers are now being trained on the subject of climate change.
ClimateSeptember 7, 202305:34 min
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Can you monitor biodiversity by analyzing a drop of water?

Can you monitor biodiversity by analyzing a drop of water?

Can researchers monitor an entire region’s biodiversity by examining DNA fragments in a drop of water?
ScienceSeptember 5, 202306:15 min
Close up of several red ants on a piece of wood

Invasive species costing world billions a year, UN warns

Invasive species costing world billions a year, UN warns

Influenced by global trade and climate change, invasive species are pushing some ecosystems to the brink.
Nature and EnvironmentSeptember 4, 2023
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Is it possible to put a price on whales and trees?

Is it possible to put a price on whales and trees?

Many things in nature are supposedly free, but can price tags be put on trees?
Nature and EnvironmentAugust 18, 202307:49 min
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In the spotlight

Sun setting on the sea. A silhouette of a boat in the background

Extreme heat: What does it mean for the Mediterranean Sea?

How can Mediterranean Sea ecosystems and marine creatures be protected from skyrocketing temperatures?
Nature and EnvironmentAugust 11, 2023
Dugong (Seekuh)

India: Mission to save the dugong to help marine ecosystems

Dugongs are the only herbivorous marine mammal in the world and play an important role in coastal marine ecosystems.
Nature and EnvironmentAugust 9, 2023
A view of the Rehden Geest Moor, a swampy piece of land covered with vegetation, with an orange sun low on the horizon

Farmers revolt against EU's historic nature restoration law

Farmers fear they will lose out after the EU passes a bill to promote biodiversity and sustainable land and soil use.
Nature and EnvironmentJuly 12, 2023
A woman dressed in protective clothing pulls a dead fish from the Oder River.

Could a mass fish die-off in the Oder River happen again?

Fish deaths near the Oder River in Poland have raised the specter of a repeat of last year's environmental disaster.
Nature and EnvironmentJune 20, 2023
Ecotourists look on as an Olive Ridley sea turtle makes its way down a beach near the small coastal village of Velas in western India

Saving India's endangered baby turtles

Velas village's ecotourism helps both the community and the endangered Olive Ridley turtles.
Nature and EnvironmentMay 22, 202302:30 min
A blue shark swims against a black background

Is it a bird or a plane? How nature inspires green design

Life has evolved to withstand all sorts of harsh environments. That resilience is now helping solve design challenges.
Nature and EnvironmentMay 19, 2023