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Environment | 06.12.2007

Made in Germany: Environmental Initiatives

DW-WORLD.DE takes a closer look at six German-run projects that aim to combat climate change.

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DW-WORLD: German Architects Design Self-Sufficient "Energy Tower"

An architecture firm in Dortmund has designed an entirely self-sufficient building that produces all the energy it needs with solar panels, mirrors and wind turbines.
DW-WORLD: Future is Bright For Energy-Saving Bulbs

Energy-saving bulbs -- which require up to 80 percent less electricity and last up to 15 times longer than a standard one -- are an easy way to make a contribution to climate protection.
DW-WORLD: Farmers Adapt Crops to Changing Climate

The earth is heating up, but what does that mean for farmers in northern Europe who are used to planting crops in cold, wet conditions? A German agricultural research center is doing its best to answer this question.
DW-WORLD: Kids Learn Climate Protection in German-Zambian Exchange

Water and electricity are in short supply in Africa, but there is plenty of sun. German high school students have made the most of it by setting up a solar-powered facility at an exchange school in Zambia.
DW-WORLD: Geothermal Power Plant Seeks Earth-Friendly Alternatives

Geothermal energy has the potential to provide half of Germany's electricity requirements. Currently, the renewable resource is hardly being used but an innovative power plant in Bavaria could change that.
DW-WORLD: Hybrid Generators Could Boost Struggling Economies

Johann Bormann believes a special type of hybrid generator could boost struggling economies in the developing world.

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Interview

A house is hit by Hurricane Gustav in Mississippi

Experts say human intervention can help protect coastal cities against natural catastrophes.
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Cars

Veritas RS III

Take a closer look at the auto industry's response to climate change.
- Bilder: Cars Go Green

Dossier

Protecting the Planet Take a look at ways to safeguard biodiversity.

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Gilf Kebir sand dunes

Climate Challenge Fighting climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing the world today.

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A biofuel gas pump

The Biofuel Debate Biofuels were once embraced as green alternative to oil, but that may not be the case.

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