Deforestation on Borneo: Fighters For The Forest

Deforestation on Borneo Fighters For The Forest

The Indonesian rain forest is shrinking dramatically, because farmers and multinationals use the land for agriculture. Four activists fight for the forest, with completely different means: from their bare hands to smartphones. By Jacopo Ottaviani (Text) and Isacco Chiaf (Photos/Videos) more...

Space Odyssey: A New Technology for Following Songbirds

Space Odyssey A New Technology for Following Songbirds

There are 1.6 billion songbirds in Europe and half of them fly south for the winter. Scientists would like to follow them -- but keeping up isn't easy. At least for now. By Christoph Seidler more... [ Video | Comment ]


Interactive Globe: The Climate Implications of Electricity for All

Interactive Globe The Climate Implications of Electricity for All

The UN would like to ensure that everybody in the world has access to electricity by 2030. But what are the implications of that ambitious goal for global warming? Explore our interactive globe to find out! more...

Development Aid: Bringing Light to the Darkness

Development Aid Bringing Light to the Darkness

There are 1.2 billion people in the world living without electricity. An organization in India hopes to change that by training illiterate woman to become solar technicians. The story of a grandmother who brought light to her village - and a number of problems. more...


Our Changing Climate: The True Global Warming Hot Spots

Our Changing Climate The True Global Warming Hot Spots

Climate change is often blamed for environmental problems and natural events, but not always correctly. There are, however, places in the world where global warming is having an effect, as our interactive map shows. By Axel Bojanowski more... [ Comment ]

Interactive Globe: How Germans Travel

Interactive Globe How Germans Travel

What are Germans' top travel destinations? And what countries spend the most money on their vacation trips? Test your knowledge with our interactive globe. more...


World Risk Index: The Human Factor in Natural Disasters

World Risk Index The Human Factor in Natural Disasters

How vulnerable is your country to natural disasters? The 2016 World Risk Index is now out and it shows that infrastructure is a key factor in the ability to withstand events like hurricanes, earthquakes and tsunamis. By Axel Bojanowski more... [ Comment ]

Helping Hands on Holiday: How To Avoid the Pitfalls of Voluntourism

Helping Hands on Holiday How To Avoid the Pitfalls of Voluntourism

Volunteering in exotic places during vacation is a growing segment of the international travel market. But experts warn that meaning well can sometimes do more harm than good, particularly when children are involved. By Dan Archer more... [ Comment ]


Sustainable Travel: 'One Long Trip Beats Three Short Ones'

Sustainable Travel 'One Long Trip Beats Three Short Ones'

In our daily lives we're environmentally and ecologically conscious, buying organic products and using renewable energy. But what about when we travel? In an interview, an expert explains what a sustainable vacation looks like. By Anne Haeming more... [ Comment ]

The North Sea Island of Juist: Germany's Treasure Island

The North Sea Island of Juist Germany's Treasure Island

Sunny, relaxing -- and sustainable: The North Sea island of Juist seeks to demonstrate how tourism can be made more environmentally and socially friendly. Can it succeed? By Antje Blinda (Text), Anne Martin and Leonie Voss (Videos) more... [ Video | Comment ]