1. Skip to content
  2. Skip to main menu
  3. Skip to more DW sites
In focus
UkraineG20COP30
Latest audioLatest videos
Live TV
Nature and EnvironmentGermany

Safer water with a microplastic-removing gel

02:38

This browser does not support the video element.

Julia Mielke
February 18, 2025

A non-profit start-up in Germany has developed a gel to remove microplastics from drinking water. It's being implemented in water treatment plants.

Skip next section Similar stories from Germany

Similar stories from Germany

Restoring Germany's dried out forest peatland

The forested wetlands in Saxony's Ore Mountains are reclaming their role as powerful carbon sinks and biodiversity haven
Nature and EnvironmentDecember 10, 202405:30 min
Skip next section More on Nature and Environment from Europe

More on Nature and Environment from Europe

Can the illegal killing of Cyprus' songbirds be stopped?

Every year, hundreds of thousands of birds end up in the traditional blackcap dish — a Cypriot delicacy.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 14, 202506:02 min

Foster mothers help save the northern bald ibis

To help save an endangered species, two young women flew 1000s of kilometers in powered paragliders.
Nature and EnvironmentAugust 16, 202504:29 min

Cyprus fishermen at war with a toxic invasive species

Fishermen are struggling to fend off the damage to their nets and catches caused by the silver-cheeked toadfish.
Nature and EnvironmentJuly 31, 202504:14 min
Show more
Skip next section More on Nature and Environment from around the world

More on Nature and Environment from around the world

India: as New Delhi chokes, air quality data under scrutiny

India's capital is battling a surge in air pollution, and now, accusations of data manipulation have emerged.
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 7, 202504:20 min

Pakistan: Lahore attempts to tackle smog with mist machines

Residents are falling ill and anti-smog machines spray mist, while officials defend their efforts.
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 7, 202503:09 min

Senegal town stands up against pollution from heavy industry

Sebikotane residents are reclaiming their land and air, rolling back severe pollution with science, plants and petitions
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 8, 202506:28 min
Show more
Skip next section DW's Top Story

DW's Top Story

Syrian refugees in Germany face pressure to return

Syrians who came as refugees — and their children, many of whom were born in Germany — are facing calls to return.
PoliticsNovember 23, 2025

How Syrian doctors feel about Germany's migration debate

MigrationNovember 22, 202505:30 min

Many Syrians living in Germany want to stay

MigrationNovember 18, 202502:55 min
Skip next section More stories from DW

More stories from DW

Africa

Nigeria hit by second mass school abduction in days

Nigeria hit by second mass school abduction in days

CrimeNovember 22, 202501:49 min
More from Africa

Asia

Jakarta topples Tokyo as world's biggest city

Jakarta topples Tokyo as world's biggest city

Nature and EnvironmentNovember 23, 20257 images
More from Asia

Germany

Germany: Kessler Twins' death fuels assisted suicide debate

Germany: Kessler Twins' death fuels assisted suicide debate

SocietyNovember 23, 2025
More from Germany

Europe

In Croatia, resurgent far right shifts political climate

In Croatia, resurgent far right shifts political climate

PoliticsNovember 23, 2025
More from Europe

Middle East

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire tensions threaten to escalate

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire tensions threaten to escalate

PoliticsNovember 22, 2025
More from Middle East

North America

Trump, NYC mayor-elect Mamdani hold cordial first meeting

Trump, NYC mayor-elect Mamdani hold cordial first meeting

PoliticsNovember 22, 202501:58 min
More from North America

Latin America

How Belize chocolate supports rainforest conservation

How Belize chocolate supports rainforest conservation

Nature and EnvironmentNovember 20, 202506:47 min
More from Latin America
Go to homepage