Environment

Fired US federal workers have revived a defunct climate website — pushing back as the Trump administration escalates cuts to publicly funded science and research.

Warnings of a mighty El Nino weather pattern this year could bring drought, flooding and extreme heat. Can we prepare for the worst of it?

As heat waves grow more frequent and fierce, cities worldwide are racing to cool streets and reshape urban life.

Indian women fight back against toxic coal dust, the US hits a solar milestone, and there’s good news for soil in Kenya and cars worldwide.

Advancements in geothermal systems and sustained political support provide an opportunity for the industry to scale.

Good news about the state of the planet might seem to be in short supply, but it’s out there. Each week, DW’s environment desk brings you what went right.

Good news about the state of the planet might seem to be in short supply, but it’s out there. Each week, DW’s environment desk brings you what went right.

Hawaii imports much of its fuel — and pays the price. From solar to geothermal, the state is searching for a way out of fossil fuel dependence.

Electric vehicles have taken off in Ethiopia. Key to the shift: a world-first ban on importing fossil fuel-powered vehicles.

It started as a school project to promote local businesses in a remote Bavarian region. Now, the “Chiemgauer” currency helps to cut emissions.