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2025-11-10
COP30: How Ghana is reducing its carbon footprint
As COP30 kicks off in Brazil, Ghana's rural communities are leading a grassroots climate push, using indigenous knowledge to cut carbon and protect forests. Read more
nature and environment ghana
2025-11-09
German bird flu outbreak sparks fear among farmers
Hundreds of thousands of geese, ducks and other poultry have already been culled in Germany, as the so-called bird flu spreading in some parts of the country is threatening the livelihoods of farmers. Read more
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2025-11-09
The Fulani and the fight for land in northern Nigeria
For generations, Fulani herders roamed freely across vast landscapes, while farmers settled to cultivate the land. But this once symbiotic relationship has turned tense, as competition for dwindling... Read more
society nigeria
2025-11-09
Turkey's mining threatens ancient olive grove heritage
The country's hunger for energy and raw materials is destroying ancient olive groves. Mining has already destroyed eight villages. Now, whole communities are fighting back. Read more
society turkey
2025-11-07
Malawi's hunger crisis demands urgent solutions
Malawi is facing one of its worst hunger crises, affecting millions. Both the president and experts say the country must invest in resilient food systems rather than rely on aid to break the cycle. Read more
food security malawi
2025-11-06
How wetlands help cities fight floods in Belgium
From Antwerp to Mechelen, restored wetlands act like giant sponges, soaking up stormwater and easing drought. As climate change fuels extreme weather, Belgium's Flanders region is restoring nature to... Read more
climate belgium
2025-11-06
Ivory Coast sets record kilo price for cocoa
The price of chocolate has significantly increased. And although there are hopes for a bumper cocoa crop this year, the farmers in Ivory Coast have not always profited from the trade, despite higher... Read more
business ivory coast
2025-11-05
Plastic in plants: What it means for your food
Plastic in soil can get into plant cells, slowing photosynthesis. That may mean smaller harvests. Scientists are racing to pin down how big the risk is. Read more
nature and environment
2025-11-05
Partnering with nature to safeguard the land we depend on
Healthy soil provides food, it helps secure homes, livelihoods and the climate. From soil testing to organic produce for the city – how to reverse degraded land? Read more
nature and environment india
2025-11-03
Fight over water intensifies as Colorado River dries up
US state negotiators are battling over how to manage dwindling water resources in the Colorado River Basin, a lifeline for over 40 million people spanning across seven states and two countries. Read more
nature and environment united states of america
2025-11-02
US immigration raids stoke fear among farm workers
In the US, the Trump administration is ramping up its deportation campaign of undocumented migrants. ICE agents have been conducting mass raids nationwide. DW visited the region of Oxnard, California,... Read more
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