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Wildfires — When mismanagement is the real enemy

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September 19, 2025

Preventing wildfires is our best way to stop them, so why do so many more resources go into fighting them? Thailand misses tourists, Kenya's turtles are in trouble, and Zurich battles the heat.

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How Europe became addicted to cocaine

Europe's craving for cocaine has made gangs extremely wealthy. But the reality of the drug trade can be devastating.
PoliticsApril 8, 202414:36 min
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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.
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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.
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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
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Climate activists try bold new strategies to make an impact

From street protests to civil disobedience, the climate movement is finding new ways to make itself heard.
ClimateNovember 12, 202509:27 min

Report COP30 Brazil: Protect forests while drilling for oil?

Brazil wants to expand oil drilling and still protect the climate — but can it really do both?
BusinessNovember 10, 202508:18 min

Brazil: Planting trees to protect the rainforest

The NGO Apremavi has been planting new forests in Brazil's Mata Atlantica for 40 years.
BusinessNovember 6, 202519:28 min
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Global Us — What connects us all

There are eight billion people on Earth and we are better connected than ever before. How can we make use of that? Global 3000 is now Global Us - because now, more than ever, we need to act together.

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Bangladesh's ex-PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death

Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is guilty of crimes against humanity for the violent crackdown on protests in 2024.
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Bangladesh: Ban of ex-PM Hasina's party tests democracy

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