Environment

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Environment
French climate lawsuit offers a window into the next round of the global legal fight
A horse-drawn cart carrying several people travels along a rural road past a large solar panel farm in the background
Energy
Cubans adapt to crisis, but resilience has its limits
11:23
Researcher in a blue jacket swinging an insect net on a misty, shrub-covered hillside
Environment
How to save Colombia’s high-altitude bees
6:39
Aerial view of a darkened landscape at dusk with city lights glowing below dramatic storm clouds lit by orange sunset rays
Environment
Smoky skies in Canada raise public health concerns exacerbated by climate change
12:22
Environment
Typhoon Bavi bears down on China
4:26
Out of Eden Walk
What tech powers a global walk?
7:33
LNG tanker Sun Arrows docked at an industrial port terminal with mountains in the background under overcast skies
Energy
How nations weaponize the energy trade during times of war
9:21
A motorcyclist rides through a flooded urban street as residents and vendors wade through muddy floodwaters near market stalls
Climate Change
Torrential rain and floods in West Africa kill dozens
8:02
A person wearing a red beret and scarf walks across a bridge shrouded in heavy smog or fog
Environment
Pollution is changing how the world smells
6:26
Aerial view of a large industrial complex, with cooling towers releasing thick white steam behind a sprawling warehouse and construction site.
Technology
Global climate litigation is increasingly targeting data centers
7:39
Out of Eden Walk
How art augments a global walk
7:22
Out of Eden Walk
How gender shapes a global walk
8:13
The Big Fix
Kenya is a leader in geothermal power. Now it’s helping its neighbors do the same.
8:16
Cars drive along a winding, misty road surrounded by lush green rainforest.
Environment
Lula to pave highway through untouched part of Brazilian Amazon
6:16
Person wearing hiking boots and plaid pants standing on rocky terrain with a water bottle and backpack nearby.
Out of Eden Walk
How an interview project ‘shows the continuity of the human family’
7:56
A person wearing a backpack looks out at the ocean from a rocky coastline with pine trees and a cloudy sky.
Out of Eden Walk
How coastlines propelled ancient humans across the planet 
7:36
A family sits on woven cots under a thatched shelter with a solar panel nearby, in what appears to be a makeshift outdoor setting.
The Big Fix
Pakistan’s solar revolution
7:51
Four hippos partially submerged in green, algae-covered water.
Animals
Plan to kill dozens of wild hippos linked to Pablo Escobar generates fierce debate in Colombia
6:10
A narrow paved path lined with lush greenery, leading to thatched-roof huts surrounded by trees and people walking.
Lifestyle
Asia’s ‘cleanest village’ tries to find a balance between tourists and calm
7:38
Two people stand with a white horse in a calm lake, surrounded by rolling hills under a blue sky.
Out of Eden Walk
Out of Eden Walk: The music of animal husbandry
8:01
A large pile of mixed waste materials on a conveyor belt at a recycling facility.
DW
Is chemical recycling the solution to plastic waste?
17:14
A person leads two camels laden with goods across a desert, with a clear sky in the background.
Out of Eden Walk
To rediscover time, go for a walk
7:25
A person pouring red wine into a glass, with other filled glasses in the background, on a wooden table.
Out of Eden Walk
Out of Eden Walk: Raising a glass to global wine
7:39
A gibbon with golden fur and a black face, resting its hand on its cheek while looking contemplatively to the side.
Environment
Survey of gibbons in Cambodia show signs of forest health
A large gathering of people seated on the ground, sharing a communal meal during a religious event, with many wearing traditional white clothing.
Out of Eden Walk
Celebrating Eid al-Fitr in one of Islam’s holiest cities
7:30
Two Serbian flags hang on a pole surrounded by snow-covered tree branches.
DW
Serbians caught between East and West struggle to keep warm
6:30
Two people wearing protective masks and Red Crescent uniforms stand on rocky terrain with a backdrop of thick black smoke and clouds.
US-Israel-Iran War
After Israeli strikes on Tehran’s fuel depots, residents face a toxic aftermath
6:31
A vast rural landscape featuring dry grasslands with scattered shrubs and bushes, set against a backdrop of distant hills and a clear blue sky.
Environment
Turkey’s Izmir facing severe shortages as water levels continue to drop
6:42
Two hikers wearing cold-weather gear traverse a snowy mountain slope, with snow-covered peaks visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
Out of Eden Walk
As climate change melts permafrost, landslides are becoming more dangerous 
7:23
The Big Fix
The Big Fix: Lessons from Uruguay
11:07
A performer in elaborate, feathered costume dances energetically in front of a brightly lit Carnaval float, surrounded by vibrant, colorful decorations including large bird figures. The scene is illuminated with purple and pink lights, creating a festive atmosphere with a crowd watching in the background.
Environment
Glitter makes Rio sparkle at Carnival. It also pollutes the environment.
Two hikers with backpacks stand on a hill overlooking a glacier, snow-capped mountains, and a turquoise lake below, surrounded by lush green vegetation.
Out of Eden Walk
Out of Eden Walk: 13 years on the road and counting
7:36
Six people smiling at the camera; the group appears to be outdoors, surrounded by greenery and a cloudy sky. Some are wearing backpacks, suggesting they are on a hike or travel adventure.
Out of Eden Walk
Walking around the world takes a village
9:33
Snow-covered mountain peaks, including Mount Everest, illuminated by golden sunlight, casting shadows on the slopes under a clear sky.
Lifestyle
A new path to the top of the world
6:27
Silhouette of a city skyline with cranes against a sunset sky filled with orange contrails and wispy clouds.
Environment
Spanish weather forecasters face an alarming jump in online attacks
3:48
A group of soldiers in military uniforms and helmets stand guard with rifles in hand, with civilians and a vehicle visible in the background, under a clear sky.
Environment
Out of Eden Walk: When you walk across entire continents, police take notice
7:35
A person paddling a small wooden boat on a calm river surrounded by lush green vegetation.
Environment
Eco-tourism in the Amazon is a double-edged sword
6:19
A person wearing a hat and backpack stands at the end of a narrow, brick tunnel, which appears part of an ancient ruin, with rocky terrain visible outside.
Out of Eden Walk
Out of Eden Walk: Is the world closing its doors?
7:26
People walking and relaxing on a sandy beach with rocks and a pier extending into the ocean.
Development
Companies pursuing renewable energy development in Colombia must work with Indigenous communities
7:09
A hand holding a mix of small red and dark blue berries against a forest background.
Out of Eden Walk
What foods power a walk around the globe?
6:29
A grove of lush, green mango trees with a dirt path winding through the grass underneath the trees.
Environment
India’s mango farmers race to adapt to changing markets and a changing climate
5:42
Two individuals exploring a rocky cave, with ropes hanging from above, and sunlight illuminating the entrance at the far end.
Out of Eden Walk
Out of Eden Walk: The origin story of the human species is still being written
7:40
A barren landscape with sparse vegetation, featuring traditional reed huts and a small wooden boat, under a clear blue sky.
Climate Change
Photographers document people forced to leave home due to climate change
6:35
A green combine harvester working in a field of brown crops under a clear blue sky.
Climate Change
As COP30 ends, a closer look at a major source of emissions: agriculture
7:57
Close-up of a person's hands holding several metal rods, with visible texture and age on the hands, wearing a ring and a green fabric visible in the background.
Out of Eden Walk
Staying healthy on the Out of Eden Walk
6:39
A person stands on a path photographing a large modern building across a road. The building features a unique, jagged design against a backdrop of cloudy skies. Decorative plants and flowers line the pathway and road.
Environment
Indonesia makes plans for a utopian future capital
6:26
A group of people in formal attire having a discussion at an event, with a woman in a patterned jacket standing prominently in the center.
Climate Change
A decade after the landmark Paris Agreement on climate change, the treaty’s architect looks back at its legacy
8:19
A man stands in the center of a circular stage surrounded by seated participants and audience members. The stage features a large round table with microphones and nameplates. The setting appears to be a simulated conference or debate, with a backdrop displaying an abstract design. Multiple people are engaged in attentive listening or note-taking, creating a formal and immersive atmosphere.
Climate Change
New play ‘Kyoto’ looks at the global agreement that first aimed to curb greenhouse gas emissions
6:50
A person walking on sand dunes in a desert landscape, with vegetation scattered around. In the foreground, a blurred red sign warns of extreme heat danger.
Climate Change
New report details rising cost of climate change to human health
6:54
Out of Eden Walk
Out of Eden Walk: Walking through Turkey between conflicts
7:23
Arts, Culture & Media
A new museum exhibit that highlights creatures in the deep sea
10:07
Environment
Communities in southern India search for solutions for growing encounters with elephants
6:22
Environment
In Antarctica, the impulse to explore clashes with the need to protect 
7:30
Environment
Migrating elephants are causing more encounters with humans in populated areas of southern India
6:06
A man stand next to a machine with large slabs of wood.
The Big Fix
A potential market for tree planting emerges as developers eye wood instead of concrete
4:07
Wind turbines turn behind a solar farm in Rapshagen, Germany, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021. 
The Big Fix
In global electricity mix, renewables overtake coal for the first time
7:14
The Big Fix
When in drought, plant fonio
7:33
The Big Fix
To stop Arctic ice from disappearing, one company tries making it thicker
7:29
Environment
Divers remove ‘ghost gear’ the length of a soccer pitch from marine-protected area in Mexico
6:36
The Big Fix
‘Floating Farm’ in the Netherlands wants to keep food above rising seas
5:24