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, 28 Aug 2026 00:35:55 GMT Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:35:55 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 78460263 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:38:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/when-lakes-decline-can-they-recover/a-78460263?maca=en-rss_en_environment-22607-xml-mrss While some of the world's largest lakes are shrinking dramatically, others show that recovery is possible. Environment 78513682 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:44:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/was-the-heat-of-this-summer-really-normal/a-78513682?maca=en-rss_en_environment-22607-xml-mrss Some political messaging denies the role of human-caused climate change in this summer's extreme heat. The science tells a different story. 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Environment 78420016 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:33:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/in-drought-stricken-france-tankers-supply-drinking-water/a-78420016?maca=en-rss_en_environment-22607-xml-mrss France is seeing water shortages in regions that usually have plenty of supply. This summer's extreme heat is exposing how unprepared much of the country, and Europe, is for increasing water scarcity. Environment 78413324 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:22:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-to-grow-food-for-more-people-in-a-hotter-world/a-78413324?maca=en-rss_en_environment-22607-xml-mrss Inside futuristic labs, plants are scanned, stressed and analyzed. The aim is to use the results to produce plant strains that can better serve a growing population in a warming world. 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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