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The availability of energy from fossil fuels, nuclear or renewables is the basis for the world economy and human development. How to secure energy is at the center of much of today's news reporting.

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The Maanshan nuclear power plant, located on Taiwan's southern coast

The Maanshan nuclear power plant, located on Taiwan's southern coast

Taiwan's nuclear referendum reveals energy dilemma

Taiwan's nuclear vote highlights the struggle to balance energy security, environmental risks and geopolitical threats.

A store of unused pipes that were meant for Nord Stream 2

A store of unused pipes that were meant for Nord Stream 2

Nord Stream: Germany's thwarted dream of energy security

A 2022 attack on Nord Stream's underwater pipelines blew Germany's dream of cheap Russian gas out of the water.

Young man in an armchair sits as a desk with desktop computer screen and laptop, mobile phone in hand

Young man in an armchair sits as a desk with desktop computer screen and laptop, mobile phone in hand

Are green jobs a good career option for young Indians?

We meet young Indians who work in jobs that build a more sustainable future. Is it worth it?

A person wearing an orange hi-vis vest stands at the side of the Souapiti dam in Guinea

A person wearing an orange hi-vis vest stands at the side of the Souapiti dam in Guinea

Energy crisis: Can Africa's mega dams unite the continent?

Some dams spark disputes, while others build bridges — literally and politically.

Swiss pilot Raphael Domjan reacts from the cockput with pumped fists after receiving the news that he beat the altitude record for a solar-powered electric plane.

Swiss pilot Raphael Domjan reacts from the cockput with pumped fists after receiving the news that he beat the altitude record for a solar-powered electric plane.

Swiss pilot breaks record for highest solar-powered flight

He took off from an airport in Switzerland, where he was able to take advantage of warm air thermals.

A young woman (Taibat Lawanson of the University of Lagos) stands next to a wall displaying a detailed map

A young woman (Taibat Lawanson of the University of Lagos) stands next to a wall displaying a detailed map

Empowering the future — innovators in Africa

Ten of the world's fastest growing economies are located on the African continent.

Two protesters in white coats outside a bank hold up placards reading 'Invest in biodiversity not oil'

Two protesters in white coats outside a bank hold up placards reading 'Invest in biodiversity not oil'

Trillions for oil: Why investors won't go green

Investors are still injecting trillions into the fossil fuel industry despite pledging to divest for the climate.

Two people talking, standing on a flat roof with solar systems.

Two people talking, standing on a flat roof with solar systems.

The green mirage: Is any energy in Tamil Nadu sustainable?

Abandoned solar panels, failed wind turbines – Tamil Nadu’s green energy dreams are faltering. Was it all greenwashing?

Go green — stay powered | Eco India

From environmentally friendly politics to producing clean energy to building a cleaner future: going green is essential.

A hand operating a DJ's console

A hand operating a DJ's console

Ugandan DJ gets into green groove with solar power

Kampala’s DJ Decimal Point powers his beats with solar energy—spinning tunes and promoting clean, green living.

Using a special drilling device, a gloved hand drills a hole into a rhino's horn at a rhino orphanage in Mokopane, South Africa

Using a special drilling device, a gloved hand drills a hole into a rhino's horn at a rhino orphanage in Mokopane, South Africa

Why South African rhinos now have radioactive horns

Project Rhisotope: Scientists take on an unusual approach to protect South Africa's declining population of rhinos.

LNG regassification vessel Energos Power moored in the harbor of Mukran, Germany

LNG regassification vessel Energos Power moored in the harbor of Mukran, Germany

Why Qatar's gas lifeline to Germany is at risk

Germany's liquefied natural gas supply is threatened by an EU directive that critics say is too costly and bureaucratic.

A Russian oil tanker docked in Karachi seen in 2023

A Russian oil tanker docked in Karachi seen in 2023

Why are the US and Pakistan making an oil deal?

Through trade and energy deals, Washington and Islamabad are laying the groundwork for closer geopolitical ties.

An LNG tanker

An LNG tanker

US-EU trade deal could lock bloc into fossil fuel dependency

Critics say Europe's $750-billion energy deal with the US could risk climate goals and energy security if it goes ahead.

Clothes are hung out to dry on a bank of the River Brahmaputra at Guwahati in India’s northeastern state of Assam (2012 file)

Clothes are hung out to dry on a bank of the River Brahmaputra at Guwahati in India’s northeastern state of Assam (2012 file)

Should India worry about China's massive dam?

China's construction of a massive dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo has raised fears in India over water flows and security.

Someone holds a sign saying 'Axe The Tax'

Someone holds a sign saying 'Axe The Tax'

How not to sell a climate policy

As governments work to cut emissions, who should pay — and how policies are designed — may decide elections.

A drawing of a planet on a black board, a hand holding a tool to fix the inner wheels of the planet

A drawing of a planet on a black board, a hand holding a tool to fix the inner wheels of the planet

Humans are using more resources than the planet can restore

Little more than half a year into 2025, mankind has already hit Earth Overshoot Day. Are there ways to slow this down?

Red wooden houses on a lake

Red wooden houses on a lake

Could a village in Norway be the EU's rare earths source?

To reduce its dependency on China, the EU is looking to a sleepy Norwegian village for components in digital tech.

A view from afar of the furnaces of a steel works.

A view from afar of the furnaces of a steel works.

ArcelorMittal's pullout plunges German green steel in doubt

Despite big subsidies, ArcelorMittal has stopped plans to produce green steel in Germany: an isolated case or a warning?

A demonstrator holds up a sign which questions why U.S. President Donald Trump does not want the Epstein files released

A demonstrator holds up a sign which questions why U.S. President Donald Trump does not want the Epstein files released

Energy of Epstein conspiracy movement 'almost religious'

Apparently no larger connections between Trump and Epstein have been uncovered, says Glenn Thrush of the New York Times.

Wind turbines and power transmission lines shown side by side.

Wind turbines and power transmission lines shown side by side.

What's holding up Germany's power grid renewal?

Germany's energy transition depends on cross-country electricity transmission, but power lines are proving a bottleneck.

Blackout illustration with houses in shades of blue and full moon in the background.

Blackout illustration with houses in shades of blue and full moon in the background.

What’s a blackout?

What’s a blackout, why do they happen and how can you best prepare?

Two children eating during a blackout, with four candles are on the dining table.

Two children eating during a blackout, with four candles are on the dining table.

Blackouts in Spain — what went wrong?

In April, Spain suffered blackouts. How can we prevent them in future?

Alternative Schiffsantriebe | Methanolschiff Maersk

Alternative Schiffsantriebe | Methanolschiff Maersk

Making shipping greener with e-methanol

The shipping industry wants to go net-zero by 2050. It’s time to ditch the heavy fuel oil and go green.

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Living Planet 210318 Podcast Picture Teaser

Japan's nuclear revival and the fight over indigenous land

As Japan revives nuclear power, Indigenous Ainu communities are pushing back against a new nuclear waste storage site.

Monocab in Germany

Monocab in Germany

Independence through new ideas — MADE

Technology and the future: monorails, rare earths, battery storage, and urban farming.

A deep sea robot on a hoist above the ocean

A deep sea robot on a hoist above the ocean

Deep-sea mining: The rush to mine the unknown

With the backing of the US government, a Canadian company is poised to sidestep UN laws and start vacuuming metals.

Off shore windfarm Denmark

Off shore windfarm Denmark

Can Denmark keep the EU green?

Denmark wants to champion the EU’s beleaguered green deal in its presidency. But convincing other states won't be easy.

The word "thrifted" is superimposed on an arrow pointing to a large wind turbine with a man standing next to it

The word "thrifted" is superimposed on an arrow pointing to a large wind turbine with a man standing next to it

Old wind turbines are piling up. Here's how to revive them

Old wind turbines are piling up – many of them are bound to get scrapped. But some companies are trying to save them.

View of an offshore natural gas drilling rig

View of an offshore natural gas drilling rig

Romania: Soon Europe's top gas supplier?

A huge natural gas field in the Black Sea could reduce Eastern Europe's dependence on Russian energy.

Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, chairs a cabinet meeting Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, chairs a cabinet meeting in Tehran, Iran, on June 22, 2025

Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, chairs a cabinet meeting Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, chairs a cabinet meeting in Tehran, Iran, on June 22, 2025

Iran orders suspension of cooperation with UN nuclear agency

The move comes after US and Israeli airstrikes hit Iran's nuclear facilities last month.

Neckarwestheim nuclear power plant

Neckarwestheim nuclear power plant

German government shows cracks over nuclear energy

German's economy minister has attended a meeting of EU states using nuclear energy, despite a nuclear phaseout in 2023.

A row of wind turbines with the sun rising in the background

A row of wind turbines with the sun rising in the background

How do renewables contribute to energy security?

The Israel-Iran conflict has placed fossil fuel access in jeopardy. Are renewables a safer bet in times of crisis?

A man wearing a white head hat stands at the turbines and electricity generators facility during a press tour

A man wearing a white head hat stands at the turbines and electricity generators facility during a press tour

Controversial German-Brazilian nuclear agreement turns 50

A 1975 nuclear energy treaty between Germany and Brazil is still in force today, despite Germany's nuclear phaseout.

MADE in Germany | Englisch | Pakistan Frauenrechte

MADE in Germany | Englisch | Pakistan Frauenrechte

How work can promote equality in society — MADE

Work as emancipation: women in Pakistan, a professor from Hong Kong, and a 95-year-old business owner.

A worker rides a bicycle in front of the reactor building of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in 2010

A worker rides a bicycle in front of the reactor building of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in 2010

Nuclear enrichment a matter of 'dignity': Iranian ambassador

Majid Nili Ahmadabadi, Iran's ambassador to Berlin, told DW that Iran had a right to peaceful nuclear technology.

Iranians hold pictures of ayatollahs and wave Iranian flags

Iranians hold pictures of ayatollahs and wave Iranian flags

Iranians express shock and fear after US attack

Ordinary Iranians are caught between the regime in Tehran and a bombing campaign launched by the US and Israel.

Yellow cake uranium powder in a filter press

Yellow cake uranium powder in a filter press

Uranium: It's radioactive and it's everywhere

There's more of it than gold, but less than 1% of the naturally occurring element is useful for nuclear power.

A panoramic view of wind turbines near a beach

A panoramic view of wind turbines near a beach

Is South Africa the right voice for Africa on energy?

At the G7 in Canada, South Africa placed African energy security at the center of its agenda.

A naval personnel stands on deck of a warship and looks through binoculars a US aircraft carrier in November 2023

A naval personnel stands on deck of a warship and looks through binoculars a US aircraft carrier in November 2023

Israel-Iran conflict poses major risk for the global economy

Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz and has threatened to close one of the world's most important energy shipping routes.

A group of wind turbines in a Windmill park at sea

A group of wind turbines in a Windmill park at sea

Large-scale energy storage facility opens in Germany

New battery system is a milestone for Germany's energy transition but some criticize its reliance on Chinese technology.

In this file photo, a partially constructed gas refinery at the South Pars gas field is seen on the northern coast of Persian Gulf in Asalouyeh, Iran

In this file photo, a partially constructed gas refinery at the South Pars gas field is seen on the northern coast of Persian Gulf in Asalouyeh, Iran

Why Israel is hitting Iran's vital energy infrastructure

Israel is targeting key oil and gas facilities in Iran. That could have a major impact on Iran's economy.

An Iranian flag in front of Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant

An Iranian flag in front of Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant

How close is Iran to getting a nuclear bomb?

According to Tehran, its nuclear program is purely civilian, though Israel thinks it's aimed at making a nuclear bomb.

A low-angle view of an electrolyzer, a grey metal block with huge twin pipes on top. White plates indicate that the left pipe contains O2 (Oxygen) while the right one contains H2 (Hydrogen)

A low-angle view of an electrolyzer, a grey metal block with huge twin pipes on top. White plates indicate that the left pipe contains O2 (Oxygen) while the right one contains H2 (Hydrogen)

Can the EU keep up with China in hydrogen technology?

Electrolyzers are emerging as the new battleground in green technology between the EU and China.

A person in a dark coat points at phosphate contained in a rock face

A person in a dark coat points at phosphate contained in a rock face

Norway weighs clean environment vs. clean energy

A massive deposit of phosphate, essential for solar panels and batteries, could reduce Europe's reliance on China.

A sperm whale, which washed up on Hunstanton beach in Norfolk, is covered by water as the tide comes in.

A sperm whale, which washed up on Hunstanton beach in Norfolk, is covered by water as the tide comes in.

Fact check: Debunking Trump's false claims on wind energy

US President Trump has claimed that "windmills are driving whales crazy" and "are not truly green." What's the truth?

Image of a world map highlighting the places with highest temperature, reading "unlocking solar"

Image of a world map highlighting the places with highest temperature, reading "unlocking solar"

Misplaced solar investments? There are solutions

Solar power capacity has tripled globally in the last five years. How did we get here? And how can everyone benefit?

Panoramic view of a hydrogen plant with a parked tank truck

Panoramic view of a hydrogen plant with a parked tank truck

How important is hydrogen for Germany?

Germany is willing to play the long game with hydrogen to make its energy mix greener and cleaner.

People stand in flood waters at an intersection

People stand in flood waters at an intersection

The true cost of climate change

Green policies are often slammed or shelved for being too expensive. But delaying climate action will cost much more.

Aerial view of a coastline, sandy shore and large field of solar panels amid sparse greens

Aerial view of a coastline, sandy shore and large field of solar panels amid sparse greens

Forests clear-cut as Philippines builds solar projects

Small communities in the north are bearing the brunt of extreme heat and flooding caused by the clean energy rush.