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Green living
A hot new buzzword is green living. How do you live a sustainable lifestyle?
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Sustainable Trend: Rent a Christmas tree!
In Germany people can now rent potted Christmas trees, that are replanted after the holidays.
How bad for the environment is traveling?
Travel allows us to explore other cultures, but it's also harmful for the environment. Is it possible to find a balance?
US has huge lithium reserves, but concerns mount over mining
US President Joe Biden is courting domestic lithium production for EV batteries, but not everyone is enthused.
France invests in offshore wind energy
France is investing heavily in floating offshore wind energy.
Germany's inflation breaks the back of small family farms
Organic farms in Germany are fighting for their existence as rising costs make maintaining their businesses impossible.
Ugly to aesthetic: Concrete silo turned office
Two Berlin-based architects show how to breathe new life into old buildings.
Why the resistance to wind power in Germany?
Demand for alternative energy sources is huge but getting permits for wind turbines can take years and is expensive.
The future of business
Artificial intelligence, computer chips and sustainability will shape business in the future.
Silkworms in sustainable fashion
Farmers in Switzerland have revived an old local tradition of silk production.
Making sustainable jewelry in Lagos
Doubara Abolarin has set a new trend in Nigerian design with her minimalist jewelry.
Sustainable housing for Morocco
An architect in Morocco is building a house with materials that are carbon neutral, sustainable and recyclable.
REV - The Global Auto- and Mobility Show
40 years of the Opel Corsa, a carpooling app in Kampala, and a Greek EV island paradise
Upcycling goes upscale
A Bavarian company whips up witty home accessories from upcycled luxury fabrics.
Qatar's World Cup – A climate killer?
The World Cup in Qatar has come under fire for human right abuses – and its carbon footprint.
The World Cup, upcycling and war
The threat of war in Moldova, the eco-unfriendly World Cup in Qatar and upcycling luxury fabrics
How does natural gas harm the environment?
Natural gas is versatile, in abundant supply and far cleaner than coal — but it's still a fossil fuel.
Global 3000 - The Globalization Program
Natural gas is not the answer to coal as a fuel supply. And: Chinese graduates seeking work.
Greenwashing on a grand scale?
Many companies promise to reduce plastic but don't deliver. Here's how to hold them accountable.
A new design for wind turbines
A new design for wind turbines: a sleek, vertical post without the loud, bird-killing rotors.
Climate and environment: Can the Earth still be saved?
New carbon capture facilities, a new design for wind turbines and the fight against waste.
How can 8 billion people sustainably share a planet?
Earth's natural resources are dwindling. With a skyrocketing world population, is it time to rethink how we use them?
Green living in India
Architect Nilanjan Bhowal has been designing sustainable, functional buildings for over 20 years.
How green is solar energy?
Solar energy is becoming cheaper and more widespread. But how green are solar power plants really?
Shift - Living in the Digital Age
Digital twins are already used in design and production in many industries.
Belgium's mushroom startup
A social co-op in Belgium is growing mushrooms on coffee grounds – underground.
Living on a planet with 8 billion other people
The world's population is set to hit 8 billion on November 15. We'll hear from one of the women behind that number.
Are there alternatives to lithium batteries?
What alternatives are there to lithium batteries when it comes to energy storage?
Sustainable Travel - how does it work?
Sustainable travel: what are the challenges and what are the solutions?
Maximum green architecture – a building made of waste
Innovative and social: A residential and office building built on circular economy principles.
REV - The Global Auto and Mobility Show
Havana’s amazing vintage car mechanics, Fisker’s electric popemobile and the 2022 Opel Astra.
Why Indonesia is Building a New Capital
What's the environmental impact of building a whole new capital from scratch?
Crowdfunding for a greener Ghana
In Ghana, crowdfunding allows entrepreneurs to launch green businesses.
Global 3000 - The Globalization Program
How can we prevent desertification? And how can we protect biodiversity in the Galapagos Islands?
The fight to keep America's energy transition on track
If Republicans win the upcoming midterm elections it could throw the current energy transition off course.
Sustainable jeans made in Germany
To improve sustainability, clothing chain C&A has been making jeans in Germany since early 2022.
North Dakota banks on renewables
In the northern US state, firms and environmentalists are pushing for renewables to counter the oil industry.
Germany's quest for high-capacity batteries
Germany needs more renewables. But to supply power 24/7, big batteries are needed to store it.
Consumers squeezed by rising costs
Energy costs are becoming unaffordable for many. Quick and long-term solutions are needed.
AfricaLink on Air — 12 October 2022
How can Somalia defeat the Al-Shabab insurgency? +++ Guinea's 2009 stadium massacre trial
European cities see tourism rebound
After two years of pandemic-related travel restrictions, tourists are returning to Europe's major cities.
Sustainable tourism: Our recommendations for ecofriendly travel
With most pandemic restrictions lifted, people want to travel. We show you how to do that in an ecofriendly fashion.
Natural alternatives to plastic
Packaging made from seaweed or mushrooms. Can we replace plastic — and go organic?
Touring Europe in an electric van - Tyrol
American Youtubers Allison and Eric Bieller are on the road in an electric camper van.
Cleaning up steel production
Steel is our most important metal – and we're set to use a lot more of it. But it needs cleaning up.
Amateur soccer club emphasizes sustainabilty
Vorwärts Spoho has taken steps that may soon be seen in the Bundesliga and beyond.
Getting to the bottom of green architecture
'Sustainable architecture' has become a buzzword. DW reporter Beina Xu reporter explores what that really means.
Sustainable award-winning cuisine
More gourmet restaurants in Berlin are going local, using only products grown in the region.
How these companies tried to greenwash their plastic waste
Europe's food and drinks companiesmake big promises to cut plastic waste. But they don't deliver.
Living sustainably — with strangers
Co-housing projects are seeing a resurgence amid concerns about the impact of our homes on the planet.
From the garden to the plate in Malawi
Makuzi Beach Lodge on Lake Malawi has become a pioneer in sustainable agriculture and tourism.
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