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On the Green Fence lives up to its name in looking at complex, often divisive environmental issues from multiple angles. It’s not about greenism, but about delving into the major concerns of...
Once dubbed an "economic miracle”, things don't run like they used to in Germany. This new DW original podcast endeavors to find out how Ger...
Germany is firing up old coal plants to ensure energy supply this winter. What does this mean for the country's coal phaseout and climate ta...
After a great run, the On the Green Fence podcast is coming to a close. But we also have some good news for you.
Globally only 9% of all plastic waste is recycled. But why are mechanical recycling rates so low? And could chemical recycling help achieve...
Substituting fossil-based plastics with compostable ones could help address plastic pollution. But not all bioplastics are eco-friendly or b...
Each year, millions of tons of plastic waste ends up in the environment where it can last for centuries. But the discovery of plastic-gobbli...
Microplastics have been found everywhere — from the deepest parts of the ocean to the heights of Mount Everest. A problem that is set to int...
Each year, the world produces 430 million tons of plastics – and that figure is set to triple by 2060. How did plastics become such a big pa...
Global plastics production has doubled over the past two decades. Despite rising consumer awareness, there is more single-use plastic waste...
By 2050, half the world's population could be affected by at least one allergy. Is global warming to blame? Find out more about rising polle...
Global demand for meat is growing, but animal agriculture has a significant carbon footprint. Could cultivating steaks, nuggets and sushi in...
Climate fiction has become a significant cultural phenomenon, reflecting the urgency of the climate crisis and the need for creative respons...
Cli-fi is growing increasingly popular as the climate crisis deepens. But could this mainly dystopian genre play a constructive role in tack...
The German town of Andernach uses its public spaces to grow fruit, vegetables and herbs that anyone can pick free of charge. It's also a soc...
Supermarkets stock thousands of food products flown in from all over the world. And we've become used to this bounty of choice, often at the...
Machines that can outsmart humans are the stuff of sci-fi novels. But some in the tech industry believe that if rapid advances in AI continu...
Artificial intelligence has tremendous potential to help us reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, the technology itself has...
The field of artificial intelligence is growing fast. Not only is it bringing profound changes to the way we live and work, it's also provin...
The impacts of climate change are making us sick and claiming the lives of 13 million people every year. According to the World Health Organ...
Ahead of World Water Day, we look at how the Rhine was transformed from a heavily polluted and stinking river into a clean waterway. Today,...
Imagine your work week is reduced from five to four days without a pay cut. That's precisely what some companies in the UK did over a six-mo...
Most Germans choose to be cremated when they die. But this process has many environmental downsides. A green funeral startup from Berlin wan...
Rationing could be an effective way of reducing carbon emissions rapidly and fairly, according to a recent study by UK scientists. But just...
The trade in frogs legs is thriving. Every year, millions of tons of the delicacy are exported from Asia to the European Union, the world’s...
From the suffragettes to US civil rights campaigners, there are many examples from history of social movements using direct action to push f...
Disruptive climate protests are encouraging the authorities in some democracies to push for harsher anti-protest measures and new legislatio...
Just Stop Oil activist Lora Johnson has been arrested several times for disruptive climate protests in the United Kingdom. She has no intent...
Exposure to loud noise can lead to health issues in humans. But it can also be harmful for wildlife. The problem is only going to get worse...
Locally produced biogas could help reduce Germany's dependence on natural gas imports. So why doesn't it play a bigger role? German farmer H...
Germany's government wants to install thousands of new wind turbines as part of its plan to phase out fossil fuels. But finding a place to p...
The energy crisis triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine has forced Germany to delay its long awaited nuclear phaseout. How likely is a r...
For years, Germany has relied on gas imports from Russia to power its industry. But Moscow's war in Ukraine has left Berlin scrambling to fi...
Germany's energy policy has been turned upside down by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. But what does this mean for energy security and climate...
In Germany, buildings are responsible for around 40 percent of national greenhouse gas emissions. Making housing more sustainable can help s...
Co-housing projects are growing in popularity thanks, in part, to increasing awareness about the impact of our homes on the planet. But how...
The living space of people in Western countries has been expanding for decades. But tackling housing shortages and the climate crisis may re...
Reducing the number of cars in urban areas can bring down pollution and traffic accidents. But the idea of shifting away from cars and desig...
While major businesses depending on Rhine shipments are backing a government plan to deepen the river in key sections, towns on the Middle R...
The river Rhine has played a crucial role in Europe's history and development, shaping the people and towns along its banks. But just what m...
A historic drought is drying out the few remaining wetland areas along Germany's Rhine river, putting native wildlife under stress. Conserva...
Climate change is transforming the Rhine. Scant rainfall and above average summer temperatures have caused its water level to drop to near-r...
Agriculture needs to adapt to climate change to ensure food security. Agroforestry systems could help make farms more resilient, but they on...
Staff shortages and flight cancellations have thrown airlines into turmoil at the start of a busy summer holiday season. But that's just one...
Expanding forests can help bring down the amount of CO2 trapped in the atmosphere. But restoring these invaluable ecosystems is a complex bu...
Climate change and monoculture plantations are rendering Germany's forests more vulnerable to forest fires. One solution could be the creati...
Global CO2 emissions continue to rise despite the urgent need to decarbonize. What does this failure to tackle climate change mean for clima...
Trees are connected to each other by a huge underground network through which they can exchange information. But why is this crucial for the...
Forests cover 30% of the Earth's land area and are home to 80% of its biodiversity. Forests are our lungs and can help mitigate climate chan...
The town of Andernach uses its public spaces to grow fruit, vegetables and herbs that anyone can pick free of charge. The project has been a...
Supermarkets stock thousands of food products flown in from all over the world. And we've become used to this bounty of choice, often at the...