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Vegan and non-dairy plant-based milks in bottles and ingredients on light background (almond, hazelnut, rice, oat, soy)

Plant-based milk — a greener, healthier dairy alternative?

Global issuesOctober 16, 2024
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October 16, 2024

Sydney beaches closed over 'mysterious' black balls

October 15, 2024

Hong Kong zoo seeks answers after 9 monkeys mysteriously die

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DW Eco India 11.10.24

India: Chennai initiative promotes recycling

India: Chennai initiative promotes recycling

A women-led initiative is encouraging the public to properly collect, separate and recycle their waste.
IndiaOctober 15, 202407:30 min
Fokus La Palma

Spain's La Palma still battles volcano eruption's toxic gas

Spain's La Palma still battles volcano eruption's toxic gas

The island of La Palma is still coping with the aftermath of the Tajogaite volcano eruption, 3 years on.
SpainOctober 15, 202405:37 min
A man washes his hands under a self-made water pump in the forest of the Gedeo zone in Ethiopia.

How Ethiopia's Gedeo people protect local forests

How Ethiopia's Gedeo people protect local forests

The Gedeo people of Ethiopia have an ancient forest management system where cutting down trees risks social exclusion.
EthiopiaOctober 14, 202403:58 min
Natural landscape with wild horses, Spain

Renewing a Spanish landscape with endangered wild horses

Renewing a Spanish landscape with endangered wild horses

Find out how a free-roaming herd of Przewalski horses and semi-wild cattle are helping Spain's Iberian Highlands.
SpainOctober 14, 202405:38 min
Close-up of a predominantly grey butterfly feeding on nectar from a bright pink flower

N. Macedonia: Europe's most endangered butterfly sold online

N. Macedonia: Europe's most endangered butterfly sold online

The poaching and sale of the Macedonian Grayling butterfly is a threat to biodiversity in North Macedonia.
North MacedoniaOctober 12, 2024
A drone view shows debris piled up in front of houses after Hurricane Milton passsed through Englewood, Florida. Image taken October 11, 2024.

US: Biden estimates Milton damages at $50 billion

US: Biden estimates Milton damages at $50 billion

More than 2 million households and businesses were without power in Florida, and flooding persisted in places.
United States of AmericaOctober 11, 2024
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Deep Dive: Advertising - the battle to ban fossil fuel ads

Advertising is so ubiquitous it's easy to overlook. But how is it shaping our choices, our world and even our climate?
October 11, 202435:05 min
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Piles of grabage lying open near residential areas in Karachi, Pakistan

Pakistan: What's behind the 'unsolvable' garbage crisis?

The massive trash problem in Karachi is causing acute health problems, both for adults and children.
PakistanOctober 8, 202403:01 min
Workers install solar panels on the flat roof of a residence in Chicago

Is the US really experiencing a boom in green energy jobs?

The Inflation Reduction Act has boosted the US green economy and created thousands of jobs. Can it continue to deliver?
United States of AmericaOctober 8, 2024
Drought at a Colombian hydropower plant

Can hydropower hold its own against weather extremes?

What is the role of the water-powered renewable in a world facing increasing drought?
Global issuesOctober 7, 2024
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Climate change

Increased levels of carbon dioxide and other human-caused emissions being released into the atmosphere have caused global surface and ocean temperatures to rise at unprecedented speed.

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World Bank: Poorest countries facing worst debt since 2006

World Bank: Poorest countries facing worst debt since 2006

The 26 poorest nations in the world are more heavily in debt than any time in the last 18 years, the World Bank said.
Global issuesOctober 14, 2024
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event, pointing at the crowd

Hurricane disinformation rampant in US election campaign

Hurricane disinformation rampant in US election campaign

Donald Trump is spreading hurricane disinformation on the campaign trail, as Republicans criticize Kamala Harris.
United States of AmericaOctober 11, 2024
Deutschland | Schneekanonen im Einsatz in Garmisch Partenkirchen

Climate-neutral ski slopes — energy-free artificial snow

Climate-neutral ski slopes — energy-free artificial snow

A ‘snow lance’ produces artificial snow using natural water pressure alone, without other energy inputs.
SwitzerlandOctober 11, 202405:48 min
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Eco India — The Environment Magazine

The show features compelling subjects in Asia and Europe: environment, sustainability, technology and social themes.
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Green and pink northern lights in the night sky in Lapland

Northern lights deliver colorful night sky spectacle

It's been a good year for fans of the northern lights, with the spectacle especially prominent over Canada and Finland.
CanadaOctober 9, 20246 images
Picture of tadpoles swimming underwater.

Tadpoles top Wildlife Photography Contest 2024

Lichens, lynxes and an anaconda are some of the other critters featured in the year's winning photos.
Global issuesOctober 9, 2024
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Japan's 'underground temple' protects Tokyo from floods

Faced with an increased risk of flooding due to climate change, Tokyo is modernizing its flood protection systems.
JapanOctober 6, 20248 images