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Nigeria: Religious divides worsen conflict during drought
Nigeria: Religious divides worsen conflict during drought
Drought fuels Nigeria’s herder-farmer clashes, but violence also arises when Muslim herders meet Christian farmers.Politics06/02/2026June 2, 2026
Ethiopia goes electric following gas car ban
Ethiopia goes electric following gas car ban
Access to electricity is very mixed in Ethiopia, but a ban on gas car imports has seen EV uptake soar. Nature and Environment06/02/2026June 2, 2026
‘Winter insomnia’ – Why Himalayan bears are sleeping less
‘Winter insomnia’ – Why Himalayan bears are sleeping less
Climate‑induced shorter hibernation is pushing Himalayan bears into villages, creating problems for local communities.Nature and Environment06/01/2026June 1, 202606:43 min
UN predicts record-breaking heat
UN predicts record-breaking heat
The heat is on and is set to get worse, according to the WMO. But are there any good aspects to climate change? Climate05/29/2026May 29, 202617:24 min
Experts: Germany’s progress on climate goals insufficient
Experts: Germany’s progress on climate goals insufficient
The Council of Experts on Climate Change says Germany has both accomplished and failed to meet its climate goals.Nature and Environment05/29/2026May 29, 2026
Why Europe is getting so hot
Why Europe is getting so hot
Europe is sweltering under extreme heat that has broken records and claimed lives. Why is the continent heating so fast?Nature and Environment05/28/2026May 28, 2026Show moreSkip next section A closer look
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Loss and damage through climate change
Rising temperatures are leading to increasingly extreme weather events, most impacting countries that have contributed least to warming. They have long called for a designated fund to compensate for loss and damage.
North Korea faces food shortages as drought threatens crops
North Korea faces food shortages as drought threatens crops
The country’s state-run news has said much of the country has been hit by an unusually severe drought.Climate04/30/2026April 30, 2026
El Nino forecast as ocean temperatures approach record highs
El Nino forecast as ocean temperatures approach record highs
The EU’s global warming monitor also reported the second-highest global sea surface temperature.Climate04/10/2026April 10, 2026
COP30 climate talks end with more fizzle than bang
COP30 climate talks end with more fizzle than bang
The UN climate summit has closed with calls for commitments to act, but no mention of fossil fuels.Nature and Environment11/22/2025November 22, 2025
‘Stop deceiving us,’ say protesters at COP30
‘Stop deceiving us,’ say protesters at COP30
Thousands have joined a so-called “Great People’s March,” demanding climate justice and protection of Indigenous lands. Climate11/15/2025November 15, 202502:28 min
Jamaica braces for Category 5 Hurricane Melissa
Jamaica braces for Category 5 Hurricane Melissa
With sustained winds of 260 kilometers per hour, Melissa is expected to make landfall early on Tuesday. Catastrophe10/27/2025October 27, 202501:51 min
Hurricane Melissa approaches Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa approaches Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa is on its way to Jamaica as a Category 5 storm. It’s expected to bring catastrophic flooding. Catastrophe10/27/2025October 27, 20259 imagesExplore moreSkip next section Latest show
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Europe’s chemical recycling gamble
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Europe’s chemical recycling gamble
Can chemical recycling really solve our plastic waste problem – or is Europe investing billions in greenwashing?05/29/2026May 29, 202628:39 minSkip next section All Shows
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Poland’s organic farms increasingly run by women
Faced with a rise in large-scale monoculture crops, a new generation of female organic farmers is pushing back.Equality05/25/2026May 25, 202605:23 min
Extreme climate scenario fades, but warming continues
Renewables are shifting emissions trends, but warming risks remain high as the UN approves tougher climate obligations.Nature and Environment05/21/2026May 21, 2026
Why caring for the climate is not ‘unmanly’
From petro-masculinity to electric trucks: why men disengage from climate action and what might bring them back.Nature and Environment05/13/2026May 13, 2026
Hotter 2026 and El Nino could trigger extreme fires
With a high chance of a supercharged El Nino, wildfires in the second half of the year could be even worse.Nature and Environment05/12/2026May 12, 2026
Could electric ferries solve Lagos’ traffic crisis?
Electric ferries could change how millions travel in Lagos, bypassing gridlocked roads for a faster, cleaner ride.Cars and Transportation05/06/2026May 6, 202602:45 min
Here’s what happens when cities kick out cars
While some Berliners push for a car-free city center, other European cities are striding ahead.Cars and Transportation05/06/2026May 6, 2026All content (6608) on this topic
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