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How do we change?

The Corona pandemic has changed the world. But if we are capable of such sweeping change, what does this mean for our species as we face the future of our sweltering planet? And more importantly: How do we change?

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Is recycling really the answer to the plastic crisis?

Globally only 9% of all plastic waste is recycled. But why is that rate so low?
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The hotter it gets, the more we rely on energy-intensive ACs. But these devices are only making global heating worse.
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The Rhine: Protecting a precious water source

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How Germany is planning for a future without Russian gas

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The living space of people in Western countries has been expanding for decades. But is it time to reverse that trend?
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Germany's pioneer 'edible city' on the Rhine

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Reviving the Rhine's wetlands during drought

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The mighty Rhine: A shrinking river?

Scant rainfall and hot temperatures have caused the Rhine water level to drop to near-record lows. Is worse yet to come?
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Germany's forests: Rising from the ashes

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Has climate activism failed?

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Lessons from Germany's pioneering 'edible city'

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Food choices: Why are we so greedy?

Supermarkets stock thousands of food products flown in from all over the world. Is it time to scale back?
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How to cope with eco-anxiety

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How climate change is making allergy season worse

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Rethinking our living space

Millions of homes will be needed to house risng city populations in the future — with consequences for the climate.
Nature and EnvironmentJanuary 18, 2022
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A green alternative to the family home?

Buying a family home is a major life milestone in many countries. But a lack of affordable housing and a desire to curb carbon footprints has led to the rise of alternative forms of accommodation, including "co-housing." Just how does this model work? And how difficult is it to get people to share their living space?
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Keeping homes cool as the planet heats up

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Is Germany ready for climate-friendly cars?

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