https://www.dw.com/s-11798?maca=en-rss_en_environment-22607-xml-mrss News, Analysis and Service from Germany and Europe - in 30 Languages en 2026 DW Fri, 7 Aug 2026 20:03:09 GMT Fri, 7 Aug 2026 20:03:09 GMT https://rss.dw.com/images/DW-L-RGB_whitebg.png https://www.dw.com/s-11798?maca=en-rss_en_environment-22607-xml-mrss News, Analysis and Service from Germany and Europe - in 30 Languages 98 64 10 78281783 Fri, 7 Aug 2026 14:06:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/eco-wins-hungary-goes-solar-marmots-go-viral-and-rome-gets-an-upgrade/a-78281783?maca=en-rss_en_environment-22607-xml-mrss From Hungary's accidental solar revolution to marmot crowdfunding and a long-overdue upgrade for Rome's big snake, good news comes in strange packages this week. Climate 78269916 Thu, 6 Aug 2026 19:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/drought-threatens-power-supplies-in-danube-countries/a-78269916?maca=en-rss_en_environment-22607-xml-mrss Droughts, heat and falling water levels in the Danube are hitting central and southeastern Europe hard. Hungary and Romania are experiencing an energy crisis — whereas countries like Bulgaria are better prepared. Environment 77491854 Wed, 5 Aug 2026 12:54:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-hidden-problem-with-small-modular-nuclear-reactors/a-77491854?maca=en-rss_en_environment-22607-xml-mrss Mini nuclear reactors are seen as a flexible energy source. Their promise: abundant energy, cheap, clean and climate-friendly with lower water use. But do the numbers add up? We look at what's behind the SMR hype. Environment 78193418 Tue, 4 Aug 2026 14:46:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/south-sudan-how-climate-change-can-result-in-toxic-water/a-78193418?maca=en-rss_en_environment-22607-xml-mrss Years of flooding have resulted in disastrous water pollution in South Sudan's main oil region. As communities, scientists and health workers scramble for solutions, the long-term impacts of the crisis is yet to emerge. World 78206354 Sun, 2 Aug 2026 08:44:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-as-temperatures-rise-so-does-climate-skepticism/a-78206354?maca=en-rss_en_environment-22607-xml-mrss Some 98% of active climate scientists say climate change is happening, and is man-made. Nonetheless, a new study shows the number of climate-change skeptics in Germany has increased. Why is that? Environment 78194776 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:10:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/what-s-really-causing-europe-s-wildfires/a-78194776?maca=en-rss_en_environment-22607-xml-mrss From Greece to France, Europe is burning. But what's the real reason for the historic blazes ripping through the continent and why are they getting harder to stop? Environment 78187601 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:33:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/eco-wins-from-death-strip-to-nature-haven-and-other-green-surprises/a-78187601?maca=en-rss_en_environment-22607-xml-mrss A Cold War relic becomes a biodiversity haven, a Pokemon Go for trees and seagrass gets a second life. This week's eco wins come from some unexpected places. Environment 78130975 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:34:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-is-germany-building-roads-for-yesterday-s-climate/a-78130975?maca=en-rss_en_environment-22607-xml-mrss As the Autobahn buckles under heat waves, Germany is still paving roads for a past climate. Engineers know how to fix that — so what's the holdup? Environment 78097358 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:25:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/eco-wins-cities-creatures-and-tech-are-saving-the-day/a-78097358?maca=en-rss_en_environment-22607-xml-mrss From an AI-powered cute little pangolin, heat mapping to cool down cities and animals reducing wildfire risks by doing their thing, these real-world climate hacks are helping communities stay ahead of a changing planet. Environment 78091968 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:07:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-trees-helping-fires-spread-and-what-to-do-about-it‌/a-78091968?maca=en-rss_en_environment-22607-xml-mrss With Spain declaring an emergency, France seeking EU help and Canada dealing with more than 900 hot spots, wildfires are out of control. Monocultures and climate change are partly to blame but can we stop the burning? Environment 78064418 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:11:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/us-citizens-are-ramping-up-pressure-on-data-centers/a-78064418?maca=en-rss_en_environment-22607-xml-mrss Rapid data center construction across the US, fueled by AI, comes with serious threats to the environment, public health and energy supply. Local opposition has blocked or delayed dozens of projects. Environment 78043429 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:17:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-heat-waves-are-messing-with-your-sleep/a-78043429?maca=en-rss_en_environment-22607-xml-mrss Residents across Europe have struggled to sleep during the latest record heat waves. But as the planet continues to warm, sleep deprivation could create an epidemic of mental and physical ill-health. Environment 77999380 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:24:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/cities-are-getting-smarter-about-water-and-other-eco-wins/a-77999380?maca=en-rss_en_environment-22607-xml-mrss From flood-resistant infrastructure to new ways of securing drinking water, cities are adapting to the growing climate pressures of a hotter, drier world. Plus, tourists pitching in to help sea turtles. Environment 77979725 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:51:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-eu-climate-policy-the-world-copied-is-under-fire-what-s-at-stake/a-77979725?maca=en-rss_en_environment-22607-xml-mrss The EU Commission has proposed to weaken Europe's emissions trading system, a global blueprint for pricing carbon and cutting CO2. How effective is the scheme and where does it fall short? Environment 77917041 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:39:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/east-west-border-death-zone-now-germany-s-biodiversity-oasis/a-77917041?maca=en-rss_en_environment-22607-xml-mrss Many endangered species now live in the area that once formed the border between East and West Germany. Environment Minister Carsten Schneider recently visited the "Green Belt," and DW went along for the ride. Environment 77501486 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:24:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/running-dry-how-to-store-more-groundwater-for-dry-seasons/a-77501486?maca=en-rss_en_environment-22607-xml-mrss More frequent weather extremes are leading to water shortages during droughts and flooding during heavy rain. But groundwater storage can help secure water for dry seasons while mitigating extreme rain. Environment 77810916 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:24:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-ahr-valley-rebuilding-better-after-deadly-flood/a-77810916?maca=en-rss_en_environment-22607-xml-mrss New walls, redesigned bridges and restored floodplains: Towns in a small German valley are testing how they can survive the next extreme flood. Environment 77864212 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:31:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/california-s-largest-lake-is-turning-to-dust/a-77864212?maca=en-rss_en_environment-22607-xml-mrss The Salton Sea is drying up, worsening air pollution for nearby communities. Officials are racing to contain it, but for some families, it's already too late. Environment 77902157 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:09:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/vegan-pregnancy-tests-and-other-eco-wins-this-week/a-77902157?maca=en-rss_en_environment-22607-xml-mrss Keeping cool in the heat with a millennia-old tradition in India, a German company making animal-free medical tests, and building from bottles in Mozambique. Environment 77560208 Wed, 8 Jul 2026 08:13:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-australian-tree-supercharging-global-wildfires/a-77560208?maca=en-rss_en_environment-22607-xml-mrss As Europe experiences another summer of extreme heat and wildfire warnings, one tree imported from Australia is coming under renewed scrutiny across the world: eucalyptus. Environment