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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.

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Welcome to the newest edition of Eco Africa 21.02.2020

This week on Eco Africa we see how to make concrete out of cassavas peels, look into bubbles that can intercept plastic in rivers to prevent it from reaching the oceans and follow an environmental activist in Uganda.
Uganda, Mabambasumpf

Living Planet: Climate change and toxins are taking a toll on Lake Victoria 20.02.2020

Africa's biggest lake, Lake Victoria, is under threat. The lake shared by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania is bearing the brunt of climate change. Researchers from the US teamed up with scientists from Uganda and found high levels of lead, arsenic, aluminum and phosphorous. That could spell disaster for more than 400 fish species in the lake and the 40 million people surrounding the freshwater body.
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Living Planet: Toxic times 20.02.2020

How clean is our snow? Is it safe to eat for dogs? Scientists have found traces of dangerous substances in Lake Victoria, Africa's biggest lake. And what to do with Fukushima's radioactive water and other nuclear waste in our oceans.
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Living Planet: How clean is our snow? 20.02.2020

Depending on where you live, this winter has brought along snow. Snow-covered streets and fields look pretty and peaceful... it just has this very clean feel to it. That's also what reporter Sian Griffiths thought when her dog couldn't get enough of snow. But was it really as clean and healthy as it looked, she wondered when her dog munched away at bits of snow?
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German LNG terminal plans fuel anger among environmentalists 14.02.2020

As Germany advances its plans for liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals, critics slam the proposed infrastructure on grounds of climate pollution and fracking hypocrisy.
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Crocodiles in Belize: The fierce animals in need of protection 12.02.2020

Crocodiles may have a fearsome reputation, but are worth protecting: They are threatened by pollution, illegal hunting and habitat loss. One organization is trying to provide a safe haven for injured animals.

Indonesian Spiderman tackles plastic waste 11.02.2020

Indonesia generates more than three million tons of trash a year, half of which ends up in the country's rivers and ocean. Like many cities, Parepare has little in the way of public services to deal with the problem. It's a job for Spiderman.
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Inside Europe 07.02.2020 07.02.2020

The EU defies pressure from the US to ban Huawei from the bloc's 5G networks - The EU and Britain clash over a post-Brexit trade deal – The status of Gibraltar post-Brexit - How Portugal won the war on drugs - Insulting Islam in France – Getting migrants into Germany’s workforce - The risks in Turkey of raising the alarm about pollution – A car-free city in Spain - Religious graffiti in Russia

Protest gegen die Trans Mountain Pipeline in Kanada

Rights of nature: Can Indigenous traditions shape environmental law? 05.02.2020

Indigenous ideas of nature are gaining a foothold in mainstream legal systems by making rivers, forests and even rice legal persons. Can rights of nature laws protect ecosystems?
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Can e-mobility help solve Kenya's air pollution problem? 04.02.2020

With much electricity already coming from renewable energy, there is great potential for e-mobility in Kenya. But tackling air pollution through sustainable transport solutions has its challenges too.

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Living Planet: What are the lessons learned from Brazil's Brumadinho dam collapse? 23.01.2020

One year ago, on January 25, Brazil's Brumadinho dam collapsed, killing 270 people. Millions of tons of toxic mining waste engulfed houses and waterways. More than 3,700 large dams are currently planned or under construction worldwide. DW speaks to Barnaby Dye, a research associate with the FutureDAMS project at the University of Manchester.
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Canada fines VW over 'Dieselgate' deceit, pollution violations 23.01.2020

A Toronto court has imposed Canada's highest-ever environmental fine on Volkswagen over its diesel emissions scandal. The multi-million dollar penalty comes on top of compensation to vehicle owners in Canada.
slowenische Tennisspielerin Dalila Jakupovic

Opinion: The climate crisis – sport is both victim and sinner 14.01.2020

At the Australian Open, a player struggles to breathe because of air pollution while Greta Thunberg challenges Roger Federer. Sport must face up to its responsibilities with regards to the climate, writes Joscha Weber.
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DW Business – international 11.01.2020

Activists urge Siemens to end Australia coal project - Boeing grapples with ever-expanding 737 Max crisis - Cars banned in Italy's smog-bound cities

Italian cities grapple with smog 10.01.2020

Severe smog has prompted authorities in several towns and cities in northern Italy to ban older diesels from the road.

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Thailand moves to ban plastic shopping bags 03.01.2020

In the last two decades plastic waste has become the norm on beaches across Asia. Much of the plastic despoiling places like this is from single-use plastic bags.
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