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DW Eco@Africa Teaser 2 mit Partnerlogo Kwesé

eco@africa - Environment Magazine 18.10.2018 | 26:04 mins.

This time on eco@africa, check out a snake farm educating the public about biodiversity, an app helping Zimbabweans cut down on food waste and how biogas is protecting Ghana's forests. All this and much more!
Invasive tree species in South Africa are cut down to protect native vegetation – with the wood turned into furniture.

Turning invasive trees into eco furniture 18.10.2018 | 04:29 mins.

Invasive tree species in South Africa are cut down to protect native vegetation – with the wood being turned into furniture. That provides not only jobs but also furniture for poorly-equipped schools.
An entrepreneur in Ghana has introduced a technology that turns organic waste into biogas and helps cut deforestation.

Helping Ghana’s forests with biogas 18.10.2018 | 04:00 mins.

An entrepreneur in Ghana has introduced a technology that is turning organic waste into biogas. The technology has the potential to replace the use of firewood and reduce the rate of deforestation in the country.
A French town has found a special way to tackle its organic waste: giving its citizens chickens.

Tackling food waste with chickens 18.10.2018 | 02:56 mins.

A French town has found a special way to tackle its organic waste: giving every interested household chickens. As omnivores, each bird gobbles up 300g of leftovers daily, helping the town hugely cut its food waste.
A unique snake farm helps produce effective anti-venom while teaching the public about snakes' importance for nature.

Anti-venom at Kenya's snake farm 18.10.2018 | 03:04 mins.

Snake bites in Kenya can be deadly: while treatable, not everyone knows how to do it correctly. So a unique snake farm helps produce effective anti-venom while teaching the public about snakes' importance for nature.
An app is helping Zimbabweans order fresh produce while also cutting traffic and food waste.

Doing Your Bit: An app to cut food waste 18.10.2018 | 01:44 mins.

An app is helping Zimbabweans order fresh produce while also cutting traffic and food waste. eMbare means farmers can better plan how many perishable goods they should bring to the market, meaning less is discarded.
Could the invention of 'miracle' cotton wool help clean up devastating oil spills?

Miracle cotton wool clean up oil spills? 18.10.2018 | 03:36 mins.

Oil spills can have devastating environmental consequences. A German firm may have found an unlikely way to mop them up using 'miracle' cotton wool. Could it be a game changer?
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Quadriga - Khashoggi Disappeared - Death by Decree? 18.10.2018 | 26:01 mins.

The fate of Saudi journalist and critic of the regime Jamal Khashoggi has raised concern around the world. Are authoritarian states now openly using kidnap and assassination as weapons against opposition activists? Our guests: Rick Noack (Washington Post), Daniel-Dylan Böhmer (Welt), Najat Abdulhaq (DW)

A peek into Facebook's war room 18.10.2018 | 01:34 mins.

After the 2016 US presidential elections, Mark Zuckerberg famously said it was "crazy" to suggest they were influenced by bogus news spread on the platform. After proven wrong, he's keen to be more in charge of content.
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Living Planet: Morocco's bright future with solar 18.10.2018 | 03:53 mins.

In 2009, the German project Desertec proposed that energy consumption for Europe, and possibly the world, could be generated by wind and solar power in the Sahara desert. The project stumbled, but with the same principles Morocco is making headway with renewable energy.
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Living Planet: Climate change is coming for your beer, too! 18.10.2018 | 05:18 mins.

Rising temperatures and risk of extreme drought could severely affect yields of barley, one of beer's main ingredients, in the future. This means the beloved beverage, along with other luxuries, could go up in price — especially in beer-loving European countries. Anne-Sophie Brändlin reports.
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Living Planet: Capturing carbon in Norway 18.10.2018 | 05:46 mins.

The recent IPCC report stated that renewables and reforestation will not be enough to limit global temperature increases. According to the scientists, carbon capture technology must also play an important part. Lars Bevanger visited a carbon capture plant in Norway to learn more.
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Living Planet: Our changing planet 18.10.2018 | 29:59 mins.

When it comes to a world limit for global warming, 1.5 is the new 2 degrees. If temperatures continue to rise we may lose our coral, food, alpine snow and beer, among many other things. We zoom in on these issues and ask how we can prevent huge lifestyle changes — and find out how technology can help us.
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Living Planet: What does the IPCC report on climate change actually mean? 18.10.2018 | 03:07 mins.

The report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change urged governments to make drastic changes if we are to keep climate change from causing catastrophic damage in the near future. What exactly was contained in that report? DW Environment Team Leader Sonya Diehn explains.
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Living Planet: Greening the Alps 18.10.2018 | 07:01 mins.

The recent summer heat reminded us of the fragility of the Alpine environment. Scientists warn that due to a series of hot summers and mild winters the Alpine permafrost is evaporating, making rocks unstable and prone to collapse. As we flock there for winter thrills or summer fun, we are having an impact. Could there be a way to enjoy the Alps without further harm? Christian Cummins reports.

Ex-commander Elaine Luria challenges Virginia incumbent 18.10.2018 | 03:20 mins.

Is Elaine Luria up to the challenge of running against a Republican incumbent in Virginia? The former navy commander and Democrat has a platform of legal immigration rights, affordable health care, environmental protection - and a strong military.
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Pregnancy - Our expert interview 18.10.2018 | 08:06 mins.

Dr. Martina Dombrowski gives us some pregnancy advice - what lifestyle changes to make; how much sport to do; when is a caesarian indicated? Dr. Dombrowski heads the gynaecology and obstetrics clinic at Berlin Spandau's Evangelischen Waldkrankenhaus.
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Pre-natal tests: bane or boon? 18.10.2018 | 02:07 mins.

Is my baby healthy? A question all pregnant women ask. There are many pre-natal tests for discovering defects. Critics say they boost a willingness to abort. And pre-natal diagnostics can generate anxiety - especially with reports of mis-diagnoses.
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Fetal alcohol disorders - drinking damage 18.10.2018 | 06:41 mins.

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) can result from exposure to alcohol in the womb. Characterized by physical and behavioral impairments, even adults with FASD find it hard to control their impulses and need specialist help.
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Midwives - making a soft landing possible 18.10.2018 | 03:43 mins.

Many women choose a birthing center to deliver their baby as an alternative to a hospital. The midwives there personally accompany each woman from labor onset to post-partum. They rarely use analgesics.
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In Good Shape - Pregnancy 18.10.2018 | 26:04 mins.

Pregnancy is an exciting time for many women. But questions abound: What should you eat? Which pre-natal tests to do? Dr. Martina Dombrowski tells us the best way to deliver a healthy baby. And how birthing center midwives help women give birth.

Pakistan's Christian slums hide a persecuted minority 18.10.2018 | 01:32 mins.

Islamabad is Pakistan's capital and the richest city in the country. But this beautiful city has dozens of slums inhabited by the minority Christian community. Most of them work as servants for affluent residents.

Britain’s Lewis Hamilton approaches Grand Prix 18.10.2018 | 01:29 mins.

Britain's Lewis Hamilton can retain his Formula One world title this weekend at the US Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver started the season slowly but has stormed back to dominate the championship yet again
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Jonas Nay in conversation: Deutschland 86 18.10.2018 | 13:55 mins.

German actor Jonas Nay speaks about filming Deutschland 86, which is released in Europe this weekend. Nay plays a young East German border guard in the spy thriller, who is forced across the iron curtain to spy for the Stasi. He also chats with Keith Walker about the '80s music featured in the TV series, and his own band, Pudeldame, for DW's Inside Europe.
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