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Pollution

Pollution can take many forms.

Air, water, solid waste - most agree that pollution is harmful for people and other life on Earth. But more controversial is how to best prevent it - and clean it up.

Thailand | Baby Dugong Mariam gestorben

Beloved baby dugong Marium dies in Thailand after eating plastic 17.08.2019

The baby dugong, which washed up in waters off southern Thailand months ago, has died from a stomach infection caused by swallowing bits of plastic. Marium's death once again casts a spotlight on plastics in the ocean.
Alaska - Eisbaer

Scientists say atmosphere carrying microplastics to the Arctic 14.08.2019

Microscopic particles of plastic are entering the atmosphere and being dumped by snow, new research found. The study raises questions about the amount of microplastics humans and wildlife are inhaling.

Germany's Clean Air Project teams with a local startup to tackle pollution locally 12.08.2019

German startup Ubitricity partners with Germany's 'Clean Air' project to implement eco-friendly initiatives. The goal is to increase electromobility in 90 German towns that suffer from emission and pollution problems.
Ghana Kumasi

West Africa struggles with rise in pollution 09.08.2019

Every year around the world, almost 8 million people die prematurely as a result of air pollution. The air quality in Europe is well monitored, but there is an urgent need for concrete data on pollution in West Africa.
Still aus DW Eco Africa - Nneota Egbe, Zihlo Ndlovu

Welcome to the newest edition of Eco Africa 09.08.2019

On this week's Eco Africa, we see how kites generate wind power, visit Kenya's Maasai beekeepers and see how to support local fisheries in Gabon while protecting marine life.
Global Ideas Indien Luftverschmutzung

Indian city Pune hits brake on car traffic to curb pollution 07.08.2019

Extreme traffic jams and air pollution are commonplace in Indian cities. Pune, in the country's west, wants to transform its transportation system and be a role model to other places like capital Delhi.
Portugal Kreuzfahrtschiff vor Lissabon

Lisbon choking on cruise tourist boom 02.08.2019

A new port for cruise ships in Lisbon is bringing record numbers of tourists to Portugal's capital. The downside of the boom is massive pollution and health hazards, which the government still choses to ignore.
Hawaii Plastikmüll in den Ozeanen

Whose fault is plastic waste in the ocean? 31.07.2019

Rich countries with good recycling infrastructure hold Southeast Asia responsible for plastic waste polluting the sea. A fact-check shows that's not fair.

When banana leaves replace plastic bags in Bali 30.07.2019

Marine plastic trash is a major problem in Indonesia. Images of plastic debris-strewn beaches and stomachs of dead fish full of plastic materials have sparked global outrage, with activists calling for stricter action to deal with the environmental hazard. In Bali, a community campaign is trying to create awareness on this issue.
Ghana Flüchtlinge Rückkehr

The 77 Percent — rural-urban migration in Africa 30.07.2019

More people are moving to urban centers across Africa. According to the United Nations, sub-Saharan Africa is the fastest urbanizing region in the world. However, the uncontrolled migration is leading to congestion and pollution. Listen to the show as Edith Kimani engages young people in Tamale, Ghana to understand why they are leaving as well as some measures to curb the problem.

Silvesterfeuerwerk

German environmentalists urge ban on fireworks in major cities 30.07.2019

The ban on fireworks would affect cities like Berlin, Munich and Cologne, and would be implemented to protect residents' health. Germany's Environmental Action NGO will begin actively lobbying cities next month.
Coming soon: 'On The Green Fence' Trailer

Coming soon: 'On The Green Fence' Trailer 29.07.2019

‘On the Green Fence’ looks at some of the most divisive and pressing environmental topics of our time. Two regular guys with no set environmental views — DW reporters Neil King and Gabe Borrud — explore complex and highly controversial issues, talking with climate protesters and wolf psychologists, sorting through household rubbish and fighting mosquitoes. Starts August 25th.
Global Ideas Bergmannkiez

Berlin's Kreuzberg asks residents to sit out pollution — literally 26.07.2019

How do you make a city more sustainable? One street in the Berlin neighborhood of Kreuzberg is trying to figure that out with local democracy, yellow furniture and green dots. But not everyone is happy.

Podcast Inside Europe

Inside Europe 26.07.2019 26.07.2019

A change at the top of British politics – Rome’s rubbish crisis - The new Greek PM clamps down on smoking - The world's largest arts festival prepares to kick off in Edinbugh - Turkey gets tough on Syrian refugees - Controversy in Prague over a column – Ghost nets in the Baltic - Madrid's low-emissions zone – Getting fleeced in Paris
Spanien Madrid Castilla

Inside Europe: Conflict over Madrid's pollution 26.07.2019

A new, conservative local government in Madrid got rid of a low-emissions zone,that was introduced in central Madrid by the previous, left-leaning mayor. This has enraged environmentalists, who say the low-emissions zone was an effective way of improving air quality. But now the conflict over Madrid's air quality has gone to the courts. Guy Hedgecoe reports.

Indien Aravalligebirge bei Jaipur

The disappearance of India's Aravali Hills 25.07.2019

New Delhi construction is fueling the devastation of India's ancient Aravali Hills, impacting water, desertification and air pollution.

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