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From habitat loss to hunting, humans pose all kinds of danger to migratory birds. But it doesn't have to be this way.
Fertilizer prices are soaring due to the war in Ukraine. Urine could prove to be a worthy alternative.
Siberia's forests are already ablaze. But with Russian troops fighting in Ukraine, the emergency response could suffer.
Average global temperatures could exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by 2026, UN meteorologists say.
Today's meat and dairy industry are harming our planet. Eating too much animal protein can also be bad for our health.
The cost of mitigating climate change and its effects is rising. Carbon taxes and credits could help.
Germany has used more resources in the first third of 2022 than are sustainably available to it for an entire year. Here's what needs to change.
An EU project hopes that encouraging farmers to capture carbon to sell credits to businesses will help reduce emissions.
India is just the latest country to face life-threatening temperatures before summer has even started. As extreme heat becomes more frequent around the world, how can affected areas adapt to remain livable?
This Earth Day, we show how city councils and mayors have stepped up to boldly decarbonize in the face of national government inaction.
Does worrying about climate change keep you up at night? Growing numbers of people are struggling with eco-anxiety, or distress about the state of the planet. If you're one of them, these expert tips might help.
Without proper maintenance and governmental oversight, high risk structures endanger the citizens of entire cities.
Could an overlooked cereal help steady the situation and feed the global population in the era of climate crisis?
From Ireland to the Amazon to Kenya, trees can hold traditional or even sacred value in communities around the world.
Conservationists seek to convince cities and building owners to introduce changes to stop birds from flying into glass.
Instead of using traps or poison, some farmers are testing light and sound to keep hungry animals from their crops.
Dating apps have noticed their users are hot for climate issues. How useful are features that highlight the environment?
The rumble of road traffic and trains, the bustle of the bar downstairs or the roar of a plane taking off – noise is a problem that is increasingly hurting health and disrupting ecosystems.
Single-use sanitary products are highly polluting. DW looks at eco-friendly alternatives like menstrual cups and period underwear to see how they fare.
Lab-grown meat could help us decarbonize agriculture and abolish factory farming. So why the hold-up?
From textiles and plastic to electrical waste: the world is drowning in rubbish.
Plastic has become a pollution nightmare. DW explores why billions are being invested in making more.
Want to inspire young people to protect the environment? Use our digital learning packs!
Two children, two continents, one major health crisis. A look at how communities are coping with water problems.
We still have time to slow down climate change! Every Friday, we'll show you how to get out of this mess.
Megadams boost economic growth and serve as a symbol of status and power. But what happens to communities downstream?
How can we better protect life underwater? Plus: how capitalism & patriarchy conspired to make menstruating so wasteful.
A DW, Channels and NTV Uganda showcase of innovative and effective environmental concepts from Africa and Europe.
Based in Lagos, Nigeria's largest city, Chris Ilems presents environmental issues and solutions from West Africa.
Based in Uganda's capital, Kampala, Sandrah presents environmental issues and solutions from East Africa.
By teaching its residents how waste has become a resource, a city in Senegal is getting them to separate their garbage.
Be inspired and find constructive solutions for the environmental challenges of today with this DW and Scroll.in collaboration.
Based in Mumbai, Sannuta Raghu presents stories of innovation and the people behind them, who are finding solutions to the most pressing issues affecting the environment.
A Bengaluru taxi service is helping to empower women by putting them behind the wheel.
