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Exposed Pine tree roots in the mist in Abernethy Caledonian Forest, Scotland

Why we're becoming disconnected from nature

Global issuesFebruary 15, 2026

The dome of the US Capitol is seen behind the emissions, and a smokestack, from the natural gas fired Capitol Power Plant

Trump drops key US climate rule, swaps health for cheap cars

United States of AmericaFebruary 13, 2026

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A woman wearing a hijab sits on the street as she cooks with firewood.

How close is Nigeria to meeting its clean cooking target?

Over 70% of its population still relies on charcoal and firewood, exposing mostly women and children to illnesses.

NigeriaFebruary 11, 2026

Photo of a motorcycle into which a large red battery pack is being inserted in Mali.

From crisis to clean revolution: Mali’s electric motorcycles

In Mali’s fuel crisis, one Bamako mechanic found an alternative way of powering Mali’s ubiquitous Jakarta motorbikes.

AfricaFebruary 10, 202602:52 min

SUV racing threatens endangered sea turtles in Libya

Volunteers are working to stop nests being destroyed. Turtles are an ancient species that’s key to the marine ecosystem.

AfricaFebruary 10, 202603:56 min

Dhayal Bhai, a Kala Cotton weaver, holds cloth made from the ancient cotton variety

India's climate‑resilient Kala cotton returns as a staple

In India, a Kala cotton revival offers ecological and economic hope in the face of global markets and hybrid varieties

IndiaFebruary 8, 202606:44 min

The image is split into two contrasting scenes.On the left, a rocky coastal landscape stretches toward a bright, reflective body of water. The terrain is rugged with pale stone formations, and a few small human figures can be seen walking along a narrow path. The atmosphere appears calm and sunlit, highlighting the natural beauty of the coastline.On the right, two people wearing full protective suits and helmets are working in a dug‑out, rocky area. They are handling large hoses or tubes, seemingly removing or suctioning soil or debris. The protective gear suggests they are dealing with hazardous or contaminated material.

France's Calanques nature park undergoes major toxic cleanup

The Calanques National Park, known for natural beauty, is contaminated with heavy metals from years of industrial work.

FranceFebruary 6, 202605:41 min

Several women, each carrying a woven basket on her back, walk through tea bushes harvesting leaves

Climate change reshaping West Bengal's tea industry

New methods aim to protect incomes and improve the lives of women workers who power a tea sector hit by erratic weather.

IndiaFebruary 6, 202605:47 min

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Extreme weather

Heavy flooding, severe storms, record heat waves — climate change has brought an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. This is affecting people, ecosystems and economies around the world.

Cars move through flooded roads in the northern New Zealand city of Whangarei (file photo frm 2023)

New Zealand storm cuts power, halts flights

Heavy rain and gusts of up to 193 km/h are disrupting air and land traffic across much of New Zealand's North Island.

New ZealandFebruary 16, 202601:17 min

Cars and trees seen on a flooded piazza in Italy

Southern Europe takes another extreme weather battering

Emergency services, stretched thin, are struggling to cope as powerful storms sweep across Portugal, Spain and Italy.

EuropeFebruary 14, 202601:44 min

Emergency services evacuate in an inflatable boat a resident from her home in La Réole, south-western France

Storm batters France, Spain: 3 dead, thousands without power

Storm Nils left three dead and thousands without electricity in southern France and northern Spain.

FranceFebruary 13, 2026

A woman wades through a flooded street with a baby strapped to her back

Madagascar: Cyclone kills dozens, causes widespread damage

Authorities said at least 31 people have been killed with several still missing.

MadagascarFebruary 11, 2026

A woman in an orange hijab sits outside a wooden home

Indonesians are still without shelter months after floods

Two months have passed since flash floods and landslides hit Aceh, Indonesia, but disaster victims are still living in h

AsiaFebruary 9, 202602:01 min

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (3L) is pictured at a desk covered in maps at the headquarters for the emergency response in San Roque, southern Spain

Spain, Portugal hit by fresh rain and floods

Storm Marta has wreaked havoc on Spain's agriculture and interrupted voting in Portugal's presidential runoff.

SpainFebruary 8, 202602:29 min

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DW | Eco India | 2026 | Private Biosphere

Can rewilding and reforestation help air pollution in India?

A clean air campaigner who got sick due to city pollution is helping to heal degraded rural land in Uttarakhand.

IndiaFebruary 16, 202605:44 min

Image of a snow crone in St. Moritz, Switzerland on a sunny day

Ski slopes face snow shortages as climate warms

Climate change threatens ski resorts and some areas could disappear without snow.

SwitzerlandFebruary 13, 202604:33 min

DW | Projekt Zukunft | Keylines und nachhaltige Landnutzung

How a Swiss farmer reshapes his fields to fight drought

A Swiss farmer redesigned his fields to slow runoff and store rainwater, helping his farm adapt to climate change

EuropeFebruary 11, 202606:14 min

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Sneaky sneakers: What your shoes aren't telling you

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Vegan leather is everywhere - but is it better for animals, wallets, or the planet?

February 13, 202629:35 min

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People sit in a little street alcove, that was once a car parking space

Vienna swaps parking for green space

Strapped for space, some cities are rethinking how much they dedicate to parking. The Austrian capital is streets ahead.

AustriaFebruary 2, 2026

The hidden money behind deep-sea mining

DW traces the hidden money behind deep-sea mining — an industry scientists warn could irreversibly harm oceans.

Global issuesJanuary 31, 2026

airconditioner units contained in steel cages crisscross the exterior of a building

Heating with air conditioning saves on cost and CO2

Households in Japan, China and parts of Europe have long heated with AC. Now heating with AC is catching on elsewhere.

Global issuesJanuary 29, 2026

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Water

Necessary for life, water is a finite resource. The depletion of freshwater can risk water security, endanger ecosystems and even fuel conflict.

Young woman (R) conducting snow measurements with a carpenter's rule and an electronic measuring device

Alps warming fast: Europe’s water lifeline is running dry

The Alps are Europe’s water reservoir. But climate change is threatening this crucial source.

EuropeFebruary 9, 202605:35 min

A hand holding a glass of water being filled from the tap

Tackling forever chemicals could save money and our health

As European governments try to deal with the growing PFAS pollution, cleaning it up could cost up to €1.7 trillion.

EuropeFebruary 4, 2026

Diver Felix Sinosi is collecting plastic waste and debris from the waters of lake Malawi, the world's fourth biggest freshwater lake.

Lake Malawi — an underwater paradise threatened by plastic

Divers and scientists hope to rescue Lake Malawi from plastic pollution. The UNESCO heritage site is a biodiversity gem.

MalawiJanuary 28, 202603:21 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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Woman sitting on a small bench uses a spinning-wheel in what looks like a yard

Traditional crafts in the age of climate change

Erratic weather conditions are impacting on tile, dye and fabric production across various regions.

IndiaFebruary 9, 202609:22 min

Dark caviar in a bright green broth are served on a white plate. The plate is presented on a marble table.

Guilty pleasure? Try sustainable caviar

Sturgeon can live long lives if they aren't killed for roe. How can it be done differently?

SwedenFebruary 2, 202605:15 min

A person stands beside a hanging curtain made from upcycled beach materials inside an open workshop.

Malawian beachcombers turn trash into treasure

Known for its beaches, the island of Likoma also has a waste problem. But local artists turn trash into design objects.

MalawiJanuary 31, 202605:27 min

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