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The smoking chimneys of the brown coal power stations near Cologne

Can 'untested' carbon removal technology BECCS deliver?

Global issues14 hours ago
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Belgium to shut down controversial nuclear reactor

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Germany announces Amazon protection package for Brazil

January 30, 2023

New Zealand: Auckland expects more rain after deadly floods

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Reports & Analysis

Pirogues lie on the bank of the Pink Lake

Outlook for Senegal's pink lake not so rosy

Outlook for Senegal's pink lake not so rosy

Due to heavy rains, the eye-catching pink coloration of Lake Retba in Senegal has been washed away.
SenegalJanuary 29, 20235 images
A bird's-eye view of lithium mines at the Uyuni Salt Flat in Bolivia

Germany falls behind in the global race for lithium

Germany falls behind in the global race for lithium

Berlin is a global laggard in the fight for lithium, something Chancellor Scholz will address on his South America trip.
GermanyJanuary 28, 2023
DW Sendung Eco Latinoamerica

The fight to protect sea turtles

The fight to protect sea turtles

The Tortuguero National Park is vital for preserving sea turtles, but their numbers are dwindling.
Costa RicaJanuary 27, 202307:09 min
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Biodiversity

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Healthy ecosystems are vital to all life on planet Earth. This collection of articles and videos looks at the many roles of biodiversity and the importance of protecting the natural world.

Extinction Rebellion protesters hold up a huge banner outside the UK Parliament

UK: Extinction Rebellion to halt disruptive protests

UK: Extinction Rebellion to halt disruptive protests

After four years of extremely controversial protests, the activists now plan to focus on a huge London rally in April.
United KingdomJanuary 1, 2023
Emperor penguin colony in Antarctica

Emperor penguins, reindeer among threatened species: WWF

Emperor penguins, reindeer among threatened species: WWF

Between 80% to 100% of all emperor penguin colonies face extinction by 2100 at present greenhouse gas emission levels.
GermanyDecember 29, 2022
Ryoyu Kobayashi performs a ski jump

Are winter sports threatened with extinction?

Are winter sports threatened with extinction?

With climate change, lack of snow and a lack of acceptance, winter sports are dealing with a number of issues.
EuropeDecember 24, 2022
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DW Sendung Eco India | School

Innovative school buildings in Rajasthan

Innovative school buildings in Rajasthan

How an innovative school building project uses sustainable architecture – and drives social change.
India11 hours ago06:57 min
Faustine Magulala pictured spraying eggplant

How Germany's ban on harmful pesticides could impact Africa

How Germany's ban on harmful pesticides could impact Africa

Manufacturers and distributors with their sights set on Africa as a growing sales market are not pleased.
UgandaJanuary 30, 2023
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Saving coral reefs with scissor art

Saving coral reefs with scissor art

The ornate paper cutting art by JR CHUO is inspired by coral reefs and the threats to them.
United KingdomJanuary 28, 202304:56 min
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Just Stop Oil activist: 'I'm doing this for my son'

Lora Johnson believes that disruptive climate protests are necessary to save the planet. How far is she prepared to go?
January 27, 202321:58 min
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Scene from Antigone in the Amazon, four people stand among trees and shrubs

Ancient Greek play echoes fight to protect Amazon

Activist Kay Sara portrays Antigone in Milo Rau's modern-day tragedy about the Indigenous people's fight for survival.
BrazilJanuary 27, 2023
A ski slope without snow in Germany is closed down

If snow is Earth's 'sunscreen,' what happens when it's gone?

A lack of snow isn't just bad news for winter sports, it also impacts shipping, agriculture and our power supply.
EuropeJanuary 25, 2023
Mealworm larvae on a person's tongue

Insects on the menu as EU approves two for human consumption

Swapping steaks for crickets can cut greenhouse gases and slow extinction, but persuading people will be tricky.
EuropeJanuary 24, 2023
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Climate change

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Global temperatures are rising, due to greenhouse gas emissions caused largely by humans burning fossil fuels.

A man sits on an electric motorcycle on a bridge in Kenya

Africa boosts homegrown e-mobility in bid to curb emissions

Africa boosts homegrown e-mobility in bid to curb emissions

Motorcycles with swap batteries, buses with solar panels: African innovators are making the shift to electric vehicles.
AfricaJanuary 30, 2023
DW Sendung Eco Africa #348

Climate change will require adaptation

Climate change will require adaptation

More adaption and accelerated mitigation is needed to fight global warming says climate expert Johan Rockström.
Global issuesJanuary 26, 202303:01 min
A man pictured shifting snow in Japan

Japan, South Korea hit by travel chaos amid winter storms

Japan, South Korea hit by travel chaos amid winter storms

Heavy snowfall in Japan and subzero temperatures in South Korea have caused widespread disruption.
JapanJanuary 25, 2023
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On the Green Fence

For those who want more than just the green angle when it comes to the environment and climate change.
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Travel, lifestyle & more

A closeup of a hand holdin a square piece of mosaic with a orange and white and gray pattern

Sustainable building with concrete waste

A Berlin-based startup is making construction more sustainable by recycling construction debris.
GermanyJanuary 13, 202304:44 min
A cartoon showing a squirrel, a caribou and a jerboa

Animal-inspired New Year's resolutions for 2023

Want to work on your mental health in 2023? These wild animals know just the trick.
January 2, 20238 images
A bonobo unwraps a colorful Christmas present at a popular zoo in Stuttgart city

Bonobos showered with Christmas gifts at popular German zoo

Zookeepers in the German city of Stuttgart say bonobos love gifts just as much as humans do.
GermanyDecember 26, 2022