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Climate change is causing rising temperatures, extreme weather events and more and more drought. And, in this changing reality, everyone needs more water. Humans are competing with the natural world for water. What does this mean for biodiversity? Fewer a...

In Germany, farmers are struggling with the impact of heatwaves and drought. Jonas Schulze Niehoff in eastern Germany is no exception. Alongside the traditional grains and potatoes, he's now testing out drought-resistant quinoa and chickpeas.

With over 60 percent of the world's uncultivated arable land, Africa should not be importing most of its grain, right? Ten years ago a World Bank report said "Africa's farmers can potentially grow enough food to feed the continent and avert future food cr...

Why Did The Earth Totally Freeze For 100 Million Years?

The Taliban on Wednesday displayed Soviet-era Scud ballistic missiles at a military parade in Kabul held to mark one year since the departure of American forces from Afghanistan. The parade was held at the Bagram Air Base and was attended by top Taliban m...

This video will showcase the London walk in Posh neighbourhoods like South Kensington showing elegant alleyways and houses of the rich. Lots of celebrities reside in these areas. We will walk towards Brompton Road and end up in Harrods store to do a quick...

Over the last few months, Europe has quickly learned that it's dangerously reliant on Russian gas. Three pipelines could relieve this strain though, bringing gas in from across the Middle East, Mediterranean and Africa... but will they happen?

At least 30 people were killed in clashes following the retirement of prominent Iraqi cleric Muqtada al-Sadr. The protesters withdrew from Baghdad's green zone after an ultimatum issued by Sadr himself. Palki Sharma Upadhyay decodes the power struggle in...

What If We Covered the Sahara With Solar Panels?

Planting trees will save the climate. At least, that’s the claim of many environmental organizations. As a result, massive reforestation efforts are taking place worldwide. But just how effective are these campaigns?

ix months into the Ukraine war, Western observers are now anticipating an escalation from Russia on another front. Experts say that Russia may be preparing to challenge the US and its allies in the Indo-Pacific region. Kremlin is currently conducting a ma...

South Africa’s Catastrophic Water Problem

Argentina's vice-president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has narrowly avoided assassination after a gunman's weapon jammed as he aimed at her. Footage shows the moment de Kirchner - surrounded by a mob of supporters - found herself face-to-face with the...

There are the links between the biggest global series of the year - the cost of living crisis, climate change, China, Covid and the war in Ukraine. The BBC’s analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at the connections.

Dr. Richard Alley, professor of geosciences at Penn State, explains the phenomenon called "zombie ice" and how it is expected to raise sea levels.

Much of Europe and the Northern Hemisphere is battling either wildfires, low water levels, harvest warnings, water use restrictions or a mixture of all these. In Germany, one core focus of the drought is the Rhine River, which ultimately connects the Alps...