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Oceans

Oceans cover more than two-thirds of the surface of the planet. They are at risk due to pollution, overfishing and other forms of damage such as deep-sea mining, oil and gas drilling. How can we protect our oceans?

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Reports & Analysis

Evologics' Quadroin maritime robot inspired by penguins

Robots that mimic marine life

Robots that mimic marine life

Underwater robots from Evologics collect data to detect acts of sabotage.
BusinessDecember 18, 202404:26 min
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Several hundred feared dead after Mayotte cyclone

Several hundred feared dead after Mayotte cyclone

Hundreds of people are presumed dead on the French territory of Mayotte after Cyclone Chido hit the archipelago.
CatastropheDecember 15, 202401:52 min
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Can we survive if the world's glaciers melt?

Can we survive if the world's glaciers melt?

If all the world's glaciers melted, what would that mean for nature and for human civilization?
ClimateDecember 9, 202404:30 min
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India's beaches are disappearing

India's beaches are disappearing

Rising sea levels and coastal erosion are devastating India’s fishing villages. Can the damage be reversed?
Nature and EnvironmentDecember 2, 202405:48 min
South Korean climate activists march down a street in Busan with a large placard that reads: Drastic plastic reduction now!

Plastics pollution treaty still elusive at UN summit

Plastics pollution treaty still elusive at UN summit

Negotiators at a UN summit in Busan, South Korea, still haven't reached a deal to curb plastic pollution.
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 29, 202402:48 min
Fishermen stand on the edge of a boat, rod in hand, trying to catch fish

Is this the end of Portugal's tuna fishing industry?

Is this the end of Portugal's tuna fishing industry?

New quotas for bigeye tuna fishing in the Azores threaten traditional line-and-pole fishermen.
BusinessNovember 25, 202405:57 min
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In the spotlight

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What are the La Nina and El Nino climate phenomena?

Here's how the Pacific weather phases of El Nino and La Nina can influence extreme weather across the globe.
ClimateOctober 17, 2024
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On patrol with Mallorca's 'seagrass police'

Official patrols are monitoring the Balearic Islands. Their mission: to protect seagrass, a key climate protector.
Nature and EnvironmentSeptember 9, 202403:11 min
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How safe is sunscreen for people and planet?

Sunscreen is packed with unpronounceable chemicals. Here are five things to know about their safety.
Nature and EnvironmentJuly 17, 2024
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Sandstorms: What are they, and why are they more frequent?

Sandstorms stop traffic, spread diseases and can be life-threatening. DW looks at why are they becoming more frequent.
Nature and EnvironmentJuly 12, 2024
A rusted China-flagged boat

Chinese fishing fleets in Indian Ocean accused of abuses

A recent investigation has revealed how China's distant-water fishing fleet commits environmental and labor abuses.
Nature and EnvironmentMay 4, 2024
Desalination plant in Spain

Desalination — can it help us survive water scarcity?

It is known for being energy-intensive, expensive and polluting. But with dwindling freshwater, is desalination vital?
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 22, 2024
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