Wealthy people are responsible for far more greenhouse gas emissions than poorer people. To reduce carbon footprints and prevent the worst effects of the climate crisis, one climate researcher is proposing a CO2 cap and trade system for individuals. Disasters such as droughts, fires, and floods are occurring all over …
Read More »The melting ice of the Arctic (1/2) | DW Documentary
Soon the Arctic will be ice-free in summer. While many are concerned about the consequences for the global climate, countries like Russia and the US, as well as China and Canada see an ice-free Arctic as an opportunity, offering everything from new trade routes to mineral resources and tourism. Part …
Read More »Bangladesh's struggle with flooding | DW Documentary
Rising sea levels and devastating floods are wreaking havoc in Bangladesh. Water is destroying crops and homes. Largely as a result of global warming, residents are in a constant battle against flooding. In the Ganges Delta in southern Bangladesh, saltwater seeps into the land, bringing the region’s entire economy to …
Read More »Climate change or politics? – Why Madagascar is going hungry | DW Documentary
There’s been no proper rainfall in southern Madagascar for seven years. The ground is arid, people are suffering from hunger and thirst. The UN says this is the first hunger crisis directly caused by climate change. But is that really the case? There’s been no water in the Manambovo river …
Read More »What does climate neutral mean? | DW Documentary
More and more companies claim to be climate neutral. It’s a term that is used to sell goods and services. Even countries say that they are seeking to attain climate neutrality. But who actually determines what ‘climate neutral’ means? And who regulates it? Climate neutrality has become an important argument …
Read More »How is Europe tackling the climate crisis? | DW Documentary
The climate emergency and shrinking biodiversity have taught us that we need to change our relationship with nature. People across Europe are looking to find to a new balance with nature in their lives. Sitting back and doing nothing is, we see, no longer an option. How we interact with …
Read More »Marine climate change – Can our sealife survive? | DW Documentary
Wildfires, drought, melting glaciers – the impact of climate change is clear to see. But what about the impact on our oceans? They’re undergoing serious change: sea temperatures are rising – leading to a dangerous increase in ocean acidity. A mass die-off of numerous species is currently underway, which could …
Read More »Wind and climate change | DW Documentary
Shifting wind patterns are making extreme weather events more likely. This is because the wind, which distributes areas of high and low pressure along the latitude lines of the Earth, is also being influenced by climate change. The wind is the motor for our weather. It brings us both sunshine …
Read More »The fight for water | DW Documentary
Climate change is causing temperatures to rise. Extreme weather events and droughts are increasing. Springs and wells are drying up. And everyone needs more water. The battles for control over precious water reserves have begun. In some countries, water has always been available in abundance – and is wasted carelessly …
Read More »A threat to human rights – The legal battle to stop climate change | DW Documentary
Climate change is a threat to human rights. Court rulings are now making governments and businesses sit up and listen. Sitting back and doing nothing to stop global warming is becoming less and less of an option, as more and more citizens seek redress in the highest courts. Top courts …
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