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Ahead of COP28, climate leaders are meeting in Bonn, Germany from June 5 to 15 to discuss efforts to curb climate change.

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A clam digger walks through the wet sand.

A clam digger walks through the wet sand.

Spain's 'peasant farmers of the sea'

Spain's 'peasant farmers of the sea'

In the region of Galicia, clam collecting is a deep-rooted tradition mostly done by women.

Uli Kunz with a sea dragon

Uli Kunz with a sea dragon

Marine biologist Uli Kunz and his fascination with the sea

Marine biologist Uli Kunz and his fascination with the sea

TV presenter and research diver Kunz is trying to raise awareness of the fragility of the oceans.

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A man in a suit holding a briefcase looking at a lake

Could a 4-day workweek help the climate?

Could a 4-day workweek help the climate?

Studies show shorter work weeks can reduce burnout and boost productivity. But what does it mean for the environment?

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Turning the tide on coral reef destruction

Turning the tide on coral reef destruction

On an island off Colombia, biologists are developing a unique way of growing coral fragments to create new reefs.

Fires burn in bombed out buildings

Fires burn in bombed out buildings

Climate another casualty of the war in Ukraine

Climate another casualty of the war in Ukraine

The war's carbon bootprint is similar to the entire emissions of Belgium, conflict emission experts say.

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An asortment of different wines in glasses

German wine: Could climate change be an opportunity?

German wine: Could climate change be an opportunity?

Wine growers are split on what global warming means for them. Germany stands to profit, but is it prepared to act?

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Firefighter trying to extinguish a blaze during wildfires in Greece

Firefighter trying to extinguish a blaze during wildfires in Greece

COP28: Little optimism as climate talks start in Bonn

Negotiators are meeting for the first time since an agreement to pay for some of the damage caused by extreme weather.

A man walks toward livestock in the Saudi desert.

A man walks toward livestock in the Saudi desert.

Middle East: How prepared is it for extreme heat waves?

Even though it lags in public health planning, experts say the Middle East has a lot to teach us about extreme heat.

A person cycling on a bike path

A person cycling on a bike path

In a boost for bikes, cities back sustainable mobility

European cities are increasingly following the Dutch model, creating more space for cycling. But not everyone is happy.

AfD protest against 'mad' government policies

AfD protest against 'mad' government policies

Germany's far-right AfD profits from climate change spat

The far-right Alternative for Germany is flying high in nationwide polls, while governing parties are struggling.

A massive container ship entering the Panama Canal

A massive container ship entering the Panama Canal

Climate change could cut off the Panama Canal

The water level in the Panama Canal is falling due to less rain. It may put global supply chains at risk.

A view of the Rehden Geest Moor, a swampy piece of land covered with vegetation, with an orange sun low on the horizon

A view of the Rehden Geest Moor, a swampy piece of land covered with vegetation, with an orange sun low on the horizon

EU and farmers at odds over law to stop ecosystem collapse

New green EU proposals would see the restoration of CO2-storing peatlands, but critics fear farmers will lose out.