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Fungi might not have the best reputation but are essential for our survival. With many species at risk, scientists say it's up to humans to help them. Read more

nature and environment global issues

2025-06-15

Uganda: Learning to protect Lake Bunyonyi's ecosystem

Lake Bunyonyi is famed for its beauty and biodiversity. A local school teaches students how to protect this unique natural environment. Read more

nature and environment uganda

2025-06-15

How Germany can cope with drought

This spring was one of the driest on record. The dramatic lack of rainfall has serious consequences for Germany's agricultural sector, ecosystem and beyond. Read more

nature and environment germany

2025-06-15

Citizens transform urban green space in Zimbabwe

With Africa's urban population expected to double by 2050, green city spaces will be vital. In Bulawayo, citizens have restored a neglected conservation area. Read more

nature and environment zimbabwe

2025-06-15

How Hong Kong rice farmers are saving local agriculture

Only a fraction of the rice Hong Kong residents consume comes from local sources. An group of farmers and researchers are trying to preserve rice agriculture, drawing attention to neglected farmland... Read more

food security hong kong

2025-06-15

How to grow food in small spaces

In Tamil Nadu, Dr. Naveen Kumar is proving that a lack of space is no barrier to gardening. What are his secrets to cultivating a farm on a terrace? Read more

food security india

2025-06-15

German court rejects climate case against energy giant RWE

Judges have dismissed a climate case brought by a Peruvian farmer against German energy company RWE seeking damages for endangering his home due to melting glaciers. Read more

nature and environment germany

2025-06-15

How hydroponic crops reduce herder-farmer conflict in Mali

Bary Sidibe has created a soilless crop system to feed his livestock — which reduces both tree clearing for farmland and conflicts between herders and farmers. Read more

climate mali

2025-06-15

Steep energy costs harm German industry

Energy-intensive sectors are struggling to operate profitably amid soaring energy costs in Germany. The new government needs to act quickly to ease the pressure on industry. Read more

business germany

2025-06-15

New technology helps to track elephants in Zimbabwe

As climate change brings more drought and less food, elephants often wander into villages, damaging crops and putting lives at risk. But a new tracking technology is helping to prevent that. Read more

nature and environment zimbabwe

2025-06-15

Germany's spring drought stresses nature, farmers

After the driest March on record, German Environment Minister Steffi Lemke has warned the unusual spring drought will elevate wildfire risks, stress plants and animals and potentially disrupt shipping... Read more

nature and environment germany

2025-06-15

Senegal artist revives indigenous, resilient cotton

Traditional Senegalese cotton has it all — it requires very little water, and its growth actually benefits the soil. Artist Fatim Soumaré is bringing it back to life. Read more

nature and environment senegal