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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.

Obst und Gemüse

Quote of the week 17.08.2018

"No occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the earth, and no culture comparable to that of the garden... But though an old man, I am but a young gardener." Thomas Jefferson, 1811
Österreich 17. Regenbogenparade 2012 in Wien

Homosexual Afghan not 'gay enough' for asylum in Austria 16.08.2018

A migration official said the introverted nature of the 18-year-old refugee was at odds with homosexuals "being rather social." The young man feared for his safety in Afghanistan, where homosexuality is illegal.
USA New York Trump trifft Erdogan

Opinion: The Erdogan-Trump rivalry turns dangerous 15.08.2018

Turkey is a country in crisis, the Lira's freefall being a case in point. President Erdogan needs to tackle this, but a diplomatic row with the US could force him to go against his nature, writes DW's Seda Serdar.
Deutschland Karlsruhe Eichhörnchen Karl-Friedrich verfolgt Mann

Baby squirrel chases man so relentlessly he calls police 10.08.2018

A man in Germany felt so besieged by a rodent that he called the police emergency number. The baby squirrel has been taken to an animal sanctuary.
DW eco@africa Sendung 103

Welcome to eco@africa 10.08.2018

On this week's eco@africa, we check out an innovative net that harvests water from fog, visit one of the largest ape conservation projects in Africa, and meet an eco hero trying to save Nigeria's wildlife.
Griechenland Santorini Touristen schauen sich den Sonnenaufgang an

Living Planet: Overtourism — How much is too much? 02.08.2018

Some two million people flocked to the Greek island of Santorini last year. There were days when up to 18,000 visitors on cruise ships were seen disembarking at the island's port. That's a lot, especially considering that only about 15,000 people actually live on the island. Santorini is struggling to cope — and the very ecology of the island is at risk.
Matthias Sammer

Matthias Sammer calls for major changes at the DFB 01.08.2018

Matthias Sammer has called for major changes at the DFB after Germany's disappointing performance at the World Cup. The former Germany player said some of the problems were of a structural nature.
Mondfinsternis 2018 | Schweiz

Stargazers witness longest 'blood moon' of 21st century 27.07.2018

People around the world saw the moon turn a deep red as it went through the longest lunar eclipse of the 21st century. While some caught the "blood moon" in all its glory, others were left disappointed by cloudy weather.
Schweiz Caumasee

Nine of nature's most beautiful places to take a swim 27.07.2018

It's hot, hotter, hottest. Even if you are far away from cooling lakes, rivers or the sea, here is a visual refreshment from the world's most beautiful waters.
Schweden, Dalarna: Umgang mit dem Feuer

Holidaying in Sweden despite forest fires 26.07.2018

The battle against wildfires in Sweden is expected to continue for weeks, but that shouldn't deter tourists. Many lakes, forests and nature reserves lie outside the danger zones. What holidaymakers should know:

Fußball Länderspiel Deutschland - Frankreich

Mesut Özil’s resignation is a huge on-field blow for Germany 24.07.2018

The nature of the playmaker’s resignation makes a comeback extremely unlikely. With no ready-made replacement in the squad, Germany and coach Joachim Löw have a big problem on their hands.
Freiwilliges Ökologisches Jahr (FÖJ) in der Biologischen Station Bonn

How working a year in nature can shape you for a lifetime 23.07.2018

Youth in Germany have the opportunity to carry out a "voluntary ecological year" after finishing high school — and their experiences often last a lifetime. DW's Karin Jäger joined them for a day.
São Tomé und Príncipe -Schutz der Meeresschildkröten

Quote of the week 20.07.2018

"We used to sell the game or eat it ourselves. But we've stopped doing that. We want our children to see the wild animals in the future with their own eyes." - Danyso Hounde, hunter in Benin
Nneota Egbe

Welcome to the latest edition of eco@africa 20.07.2018

On this week's eco@africa, we explore a Kenyan car park that produces solar energy, look at how one German city is tackling disposable coffee cup culture and hear some spicy news from Zanzibar.

Tansania Lake Natron

Our Beautiful Planet: Tanzania's crimson 'stone animal' lake 19.07.2018

Bright-red Lake Natron in Tanzania may not look inviting enough to take a dip – and that's a good thing: its water is extremely alkaline. The caustic lake has another strange quality: it appears to turn animals to stone.
Gorilla mit Blatt

Top 5 ecotourism projects in Africa 19.07.2018

From helping boost mountain gorilla numbers in Rwanda to fostering better relations between locals and wildlife in Mozambique, eco@africa has visited a host of great ecotourism projects in Africa. Here are our top five.
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