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• A glowing future for nuclear power? Mini reactors explained (2026/08/05 12:54)

  Mini reactors are seen as a flexible energy source. Their promise: abundant energy, cheap, clean and climate-friendly with lower water use. But do the numbers add up? We look at what's behind the SMR hype.
• South Sudan: How climate change can result in toxic water (2026/08/04 14:46)

  Years of flooding have resulted in disastrous water pollution in South Sudan's main oil region. As communities, scientists and health workers scramble for solutions, the long-term impacts of the crisis is yet to emerge.
• Germany: As temperatures rise, so does climate skepticism (2026/08/02 08:44)

  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?
• What's really causing Europe's wildfires (2026/07/31 16:10)

  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?
• Eco wins: From death strip to nature haven and other green surprises (2026/07/31 12:33)

  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.
• Why is Germany building roads for yesterday's climate? (2026/07/28 13:34)

  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?
• Eco wins: Cities, creatures, and tech are saving the day (2026/07/25 07:25)

  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.
• The trees helping fires spread and what to do about it‌ (2026/07/24 10:07)

  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?