Environment

A Cold War relic becomes a biodiversity haven, a Pokemon Go for trees and seagrass gets a second life. This week’s eco wins come from some unexpected places.

As heat waves buckle its Autobahn, Germany is still paving roads for a past climate. Engineers know how to fix it — so what’s the holdup?

From an AI-powered cute little pangolin, heat mapping to cool down cities and animals reducing wildfire risks by doing their thing, these real-world climate hacks are helping communities stay ahead of a changing planet.

With Spain declaring a national emergency, France seeking EU assistance and Canada dealing with more than 900 hot spots, wildfires are out of control. How can we stop our forests from burning?

Rapid data center construction across the US fueled by AI comes with serious threats to the environment, public health and energy supply. Local opposition has blocked or delayed dozens of projects.

Residents across Europe have struggled to sleep during the latest record heat waves. But as the planet continues to warm, sleep deprivation could create an epidemic of mental and physical ill-health.

From flood-resistant infrastructure to new ways of securing drinking water, cities are adapting to the growing climate pressures of a hotter, drier world. Plus, tourists pitching in to help sea turtles.

The EU Commission has proposed to weaken Europe’s emissions trading system, a global blueprint for pricing carbon and cutting CO2. How effective is the scheme and where does it fall short?

Many endangered species now live in the area that once formed the border between East and West Germany. Environment Minister Carsten Schneider recently visited the “Green Belt,” and DW went along for the ride.

More frequent weather extremes are leading to water shortages during droughts, and flooding during heavy rain. But groundwater storage can help secure water for dry seasons while mitigating extreme rain.