Tag: climate emergency
German farmers plant new crops to meet new climate challenges | Focus on Europe
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.
Why Did The Earth Totally Freeze For 100 Million Years?
Why Did The Earth Totally Freeze For 100 Million Years?
Swiss glaciers disappearing at record speed due to climate change – BBC News
Swiss glaciers, which attract skiers and climbers and are essential to Europe’s water supply, have been disappearing at record speed. A new study shows that Switzerland’s glaciers have lost more than half their volume in less than 100 years. This year’s h...
Heatwaves force early Spanish wine harvests, nighttime picking
Their head-mounted flashlights swaying in the darkness, workers at the Bodega Andres Morate vineyards resemble fireflies from a distance as they roll their wheelcarts from one vine to another cutting grape bunches at night.
Horrifying footage from Pakistan today of entire building washed away by floods. Over 935 people killed, more than 33 million affected, worst natural disaster for country in decades.
Horrifying footage from Pakistan today of entire building washed away by floods. Over 935 people killed, more than 33 million affected, worst natural disaster for country in decades.
The Future of the North Sea
Into Europe: The North Sea is turning into Europe’s largest power plant, with massive wind farms being built all across the North Sea. While oil and gas extraction and fishing have historically played a huge role in the region, their importance is set to...
The EU climate deal | DW Documentary
UN climate experts say our future is threatened by rising global temperatures. We are already experiencing more heat waves, forest fires and flooding. The In...
Will drying rivers run businesses aground? | Business Special
The Yangtze, the Thames, the Rhine – all are nearing historic low water levels as drought bears down on Europe and China. Now the pressure is on industries and shipping firms to find alternatives. They won’t be cheap.
Record drought poses serious threat to Europe's environment and critical infrastructure | DW News
Around much of the Northern Hemisphere, from Hungary to Hawaii, from the drying Rhine River to the now-recovering Rio Grande, or from Casablanca to Californi...