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Nature

It's all around us, even in us - and we are also a part of it.

From the tiniest microorganism to the tallest tree - nature is not just life, it's the soil, the air, the water, the minerals that surround us and make up the Earth in its totality. Biology but also chemistry, even physics relate to nature. Here's an automatic compilation of content related to nature.

via Timothy Rooks Di, 04.01.2022 16:52

Spurring change through grassroots activism in Africa 13.01.2022

A young Nigerian environmental activist firmly believes people can live in harmony with nature. She co-founded a non-profit group to deliver that message through workshops, cleanups and various school activities.
06.02.2015 file - An Indian worker sprays pesticide in a wheat farm near village Kathunangal, some 20 km from Amritsar, India, 06 February. EPA/RAMINDER PAL SINGH EPA/RAMINDER PAL SINGH/dpa (zu dpa Umweltgiftreport: Blei weltweit größte Bedrohung vom 21.10.2015) +++ dpa-Bildfunk +++

Green groups target poisonings from rising pesticides sales 12.01.2022

More and more pesticides are being sprayed worldwide with deadly consequences for humans and nature, a report finds.
Der Lummenfelsen auf der Hochseeinsel Helgoland. Jedes Jahr Mitte Juni beginnt auf Helgoland ein unvergleichliches Spektakel: Trottellummenküken springen vom Lummenfelsen rund 40 Meter tief zu ihren Eltern ins Wasser. Doch manchmal endet ein Sprung auch hinter einer Mauer. (zu dpa «Sturz ins Meer - Der Lummensprung auf Helgoland hat begonnen») +++ dpa-Bildfunk +++

A hydrogen revolution off Germany's North Sea coast 10.01.2022

Planning is underway for 800 wind turbines to provide energy for hydrogen production off Heligoland.
Homes burn as a wildfire rips through a development near Rock Creek Village, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, near Broomfield, Colo. An estimated 580 homes, a hotel and a shopping center have burned and tens of thousands of people were evacuated in wind-fueled wildfires outside Denver, officials said Thursday evening. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado wildfires cause mass destruction — in pictures 31.12.2021

Tens of thousands of people in Colorado have been evacuated as fast-moving wildfires tore through the area.
Wind-park, Wind-turbines, Wind-energy, La Muela windpark near Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain. Spain has an established and competitive wind energy market. Its total capacity is among the highest in the world and is expected to grow strong and steady over the next few years. La Muela comprises 132, 750-kilowatt (KW) wind turbines manufactured by NEG-MICON. The total 99 MW is split into two 49.5 MW wind parks. The park has been operational since construction was completed in February 2003. The capacity of the wind park is enough to meet the energy needs of around 70,000 Spanish households. Shell WindEnergy's partners in the project include Renewable Energy Concepts AG, Falck Renewables Limited, Diputación General de Aragón. | Verwendung weltweit

Wind power critics: What's the truth about their claims? 15.12.2021

Wind power forms a crucial part of the transition to renewable energy. But it faces fierce criticism from some parts of society. Is it justified?
28.9.2019, Okavango Delta, Botswana,TOPSHOT - Cattle and elephants wallow in the mud in one of the channel of the wildlife reach Okavango Delta near the Nxaraga village in the outskirt of Maun, on 28 September 2019. - The Okavango Delta is one of Africa's last remaining great wildlife habitat and provides refuge to huge concentrations of game. Botswana government declared this year as a drought year due to no rain fall through out the country. (Photo by MONIRUL BHUIYAN / AFP) (Photo by MONIRUL BHUIYAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Botswana's Okavango Delta: World Heritage Site under threat 09.12.2021

Environmental organizations are raising the alarm over mining for oil and gas in the world's largest cross-border nature reserve, known for its biodiversity and unique landscapes.

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Housing: rethinking our living space 03.12.2021

The average living space in western countries has increased dramatically over the past decades. In Germany, urban sprawl and construction projects are eating away at nature at a rate of 50 soccer pitches per day. At the same time, people here are struggling to find affordable accommodation. How can we break this trend and are tiny houses really the answer?
09.2015 Best of Bundesländer Teaser Sachsen

Germany's 16 states: Saxony 01.12.2021

Culture meets nature in Saxony: A mere 40 kilometers lie between splendid Baroque art and architecture in Dresden and the distinctive peaks of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.

11.02.201 A monarch butterfly sits on a plant at El Rosario sanctuary, in El Rosario, in Michoacan state, Mexico February 11, 2021. Picture taken February 11, 2021. REUTERS/Toya Sarno Jordan

Mexico's farmers wait for the monarchs 29.11.2021

In Mexico, farmers are desperately waiting for millions of insects to find their winter habitats as they never come alone but bring thousands of tourists with them.

People wade through a flooded beach after heavy rainfall in Chennai, India, November 8, 2021. REUTERS/P. Ravikumar TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

India battles floods amid spike in extreme weather events 25.11.2021

Unprecedented rain and flooding in southern India has led to substantial loss of life and property. While experts say the disasters are linked to climate change, environmentalists are pushing for nature-based solutions.
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Carbon sinks: How nature helps fight climate change 25.11.2021

Forests, soils and oceans are the unsung heroes of our climate, storing the greenhouse gases that cause global heating. But they could perform even better with a little help.
Fußball Berlin 20.11.2021 Saison 2021 / 2022 1. Bundesliga / DFL 1. FC Union Berlin - Hertha BSC Berlin Jubel nach dem Tor zum 1:0 durch Taiwo Awoniyi Union, No.14 und andere Marton Dardai Hertha BSC, No.31 im Vordergrund *** Football Berlin 20 11 2021 Season 2021 2022 1 Bundesliga DFL 1 FC Union Berlin Hertha BSC Berlin Cheers after the goal to 1 0 by Taiwo Awoniyi Union, No 14 and other Marton Dardai Hertha BSC, No 31 in the foreground.

Opinion: Hertha Berlin look completely lost 20.11.2021

Hertha Berlin slipped to a deserved derby defeat away at city rivals Union. The pitiful, helpless nature of the performance summed up where the club is in 2021, writes DW's Matt Ford.
FILE - In this Jan. 30, 2020, file photo, Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen gestures during a speech on the current state of a new virus from China in Phnom Penh. A Cambodian court began Thursday, Nov. 26, hearing the cases of nearly 130 opponents and government critics charged with treason for taking part in nonviolent political activities over the past three years. (AP Photo/Heng Sinith, File) |

Cambodia targets Mother Nature group in latest crackdown on dissent 17.11.2021

The NGO's efforts to highlight environmental issues in the country have come to the attention of authorities. While six members were released from jail last week, they still face charges and official harassment.
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Do you care about birds? 15.11.2021

It's a callous question to ask. But with new evidence showing a stark decline in bird numbers, it's worth trying to answer.
***Bild des Tages mit Deutschlandbezug*** Sturm über Norddeutschland dpatopbilder Zwei Mädchen lassen am 09.01.2015 auf dem Schlossplatz in Oldenburg (Niedersachsen) ihre Haare im Sturm fliegen. Das erste der beiden Orkantiefs, die am Wochenende über Norddeutschland hinwegziehen, ist bereits eingetroffen. Foto: Ingo Wagner/dpa

Are you through the wind? German nature idioms 27.10.2021

The German language has many everyday idioms referring to nature and weather phenomena, from snow and rain to ice. Grease that lightning and beware the eaves in rain!
09.2015 Best of Bundesländer Teaser Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Germany's 16 states: Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania 27.10.2021

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania attracts with its wide open spaces and untouched nature. The white sandy beaches of the Baltic Sea coast and the more than 1,000 lakes magically attract vacationers.
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