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Trees stand in water as incessant rain has caused the river to break its banks

Italy's deadly floods: How can water be so powerful?

EuropeMay 19, 2023
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Fulani pastoralists collect water from a water point in Loumbel Lana, Matam region

Senegal: Life in the hottest place on Earth

Senegal: Life in the hottest place on Earth

The Senegalese region of Matam is being hit by extreme heat, making conditions even harder for Fulani nomads.
SenegalMay 27, 20238 images
Symbolbild: Wasserknappheit in Deutschland

How climate change kills species

How climate change kills species

What happens when rising temperatures cause plants to flower too early and insects miss their flowering?
GermanyMay 26, 202305:37 min
An Air Asia plane descends towards Chiang Mai International Airport amid high levels of air pollution in Chiang Mai on April 10, 2023.

What needs to be done to decarbonize our transportation?

What needs to be done to decarbonize our transportation?

A new report by the International Transport Forum warns that change is not coming quickly enough.
Global issuesMay 24, 202302:17 min
Dimly visible through thick smoke are trees, dry ground and a house

New tech shield against wildfires

New tech shield against wildfires

A team of engineers in Spain has developed a unique way to mitigate damage from wildfires.
SpainMay 23, 202302:49 min
Five commuters wear head coverings during a hot day in Allahabad, India

Study highlights risk of failing to tackle climate emergency

Study highlights risk of failing to tackle climate emergency

Current climate policies will leave many living in dangerously hot temperatues by 2100, according to new research.
Global issuesMay 22, 202302:03 min
The moon comes up behind a nuclearpower plant.

Is shutting down nuclear energy a mistake?

Is shutting down nuclear energy a mistake?

Germany shut down its nuclear power plants in the middle of an energy crisis. Was that a big mistake?
GermanyMay 17, 202307:05 min
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Extreme weather

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Heavy flooding, severe storms, record heat waves, extreme weather is on the rise due to climate change. This is affecting people, ecosystems and economies around the world.

Workers clearing the wreckage around Cotton Tree in Freetown

Sierra Leone's iconic Cotton Tree destroyed by storm

Sierra Leone's iconic Cotton Tree destroyed by storm

The centuries-old tree that towered over the skyline of Freetown was a symbol for the country's resilience.
Sierra LeoneMay 25, 2023
Water basin in France

France: Drought sees farmers fighting over water

France: Drought sees farmers fighting over water

Despite protests, France's government is building gigantic water basins to support large farms.
FranceMay 22, 202305:00 min
A crow of photographers takes pictures of activists in the Trevi Fountain

Climate activists blacken Trevi Fountain over Italy floods

Climate activists blacken Trevi Fountain over Italy floods

Activists poured charcoal into the waters of Rome's most famous fountain, calling for action against climate change.
ItalyMay 21, 2023
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More allergies due to climate change?

By 2050, half the world's population could be affected by at least one allergy. Is global warming to blame?
May 26, 202324:49 min
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A man drinking from a bottle of water in Bangladesh

How a temperature rise of 2 degrees Celsius impacts billions

If emissions aren't drastically reduced, some 2 billion people will face life-threatening heat. Cities are adapting.
Global issuesMay 22, 2023
Illustration of a T-Rex looking at a meteorite hitting earth

Dinosaurs lived on a scorching planet — why can't humans?

During the dinosaurs' era it was much warmer than today. So why is the current climate crisis an existential threat?
Global issuesMay 5, 2023
DW Reaction Twitter Climate Protest

Throwing soup or a climate rally — what wins Twitter?

What gets more attention on Twitter — smearing food on art or a speech by Greta Thunberg? The results may be surprising.
April 21, 2023