Es ist alles nicht so schlimm, wie es manchmal scheint.

Von London über San Francisco bis Peking haben 19 Städte zwei wichtige Luftschadstoffe seit 2010 um mehr als 20 Prozent reduziert, vorwiegend dank Initiativen für Radwege, Elektrofahrzeuge und Einschränkungen stark verschmutzender Fahrzeuge.

19 Städte senken Luftschadstoffe um mehr als 20 Prozent

19 Städte senken Luftschadstoffe um mehr als 20 Prozent

14. März 2026

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19 Städte senken Luftschadstoffe um mehr als 20 Prozent

16. August 2025

Mission gestartet, um die weltschönsten Schnecken vor dem Aussterben zu retten

A dynamic collaboration between Cuban and UK scientists has launched a mission to protect Polymita tree snails—unquestionably among the most beautiful species—threatened by overcollection. Bright hope blooms through breeding programs and scientific passion to preserve these living jewels for tomorrow.

16. August 2025

Saubere Energie mit Drachenpower: Irlands bewegliche Windkraft hebt ab

On Ireland’s windswept Atlantic coast, giant mobile kites now generate clean electricity—no towers, just a yo-yo motion that powers homes off the grid. The world’s first airborne wind energy test site in Mayo is already charging batteries during storms and promising a flexible, landscape-friendly energy revolution.

16. August 2025

Fermentierter Stevia-Extrakt zeigt Potenzial als Heilmittel für Bauchspeicheldrüsenkrebs

Hiroshima University researchers discovered that when stevia leaf extract is fermented with a special banana-leaf bacterium, it kills pancreatic cancer cells while sparing healthy kidney cells. This microbial transformation creates a powerful compound (CAME) offering hope for a natural, targeted treatment.

16. August 2025

Lagos ervbietet Einwegplastik—Hoffnung trotz ausbleibendem globalem Abkommen

Lagos, a vibrant city of over 20 million, has boldly banned single-use plastics, inspiring cleaner streets and waterways. Geneva talks ended without a treaty, yet local recycling, innovation, and public resolve light the way—showing progress is possible even as the world seeks global solutions.

11. August 2025

Rekordjahr: Drei Seeadlerküken starten erstmals in die Freiheit

Since the start of a reintroduction programme in 2019, a total of six baby eagles have now fledged. All of the chicks are fitted with satellite tags so the project team can track their progress. The white-tailed eagle was Britain's largest bird of prey before it was hunted to extinction in the south of England in the 18th Century.

11. August 2025

Kenia besiegt Schlafkrankheit als zehntes Land Afrikas

After decades of effort, Kenya has become the 10th African country to successfully eliminate HAT, a vector-borne illness transmitted by tsetse flies, as a public health concern. The achievement contributes to a global total of at least 57 countries that have met the target for neglected tropical diseases.

11. August 2025

Algenbasierter blauer Farbstoff ersetzt synthetische Farben

11. August 2025

Inklusive Kirche in Nigeria schenkt Gehörlosen Gemeinschaft

7. August 2025

Gemeinsames Tanzen fördert Gesundheit und Verständnis zwischen Generationen

A new pilot in Ireland shows teens and seniors dancing together reduces sitting time in older adults and boosts cognition for both. This joyful, creative connection counters ageism and heals social distance, one dance step at a time.

7. August 2025

Wilder Jaguar-Welpe erstmals nach über 30 Jahren im Gran Chaco gesichtet

7. August 2025

Kanada schafft größtes Meeresschutzgebiet im tiefsee‑Oasenraum

Canada has just established the Tang.ɢ̱wan–ḥačxʷiqak–Tsig̱is MPA, spanning 133,017 km²—larger than Vancouver Island. Co-managed with First Nations, this deep‑sea sanctuary shields rare hydrothermal vents, biodiversity hotspots and seabed ecosystems in a new era of marine stewardship.

7. August 2025

Ausländische Gäste tragen zum Schutz von Neuseelands Naturwundern bei

From 2027, international tourists will contribute NZ$20–40 to visit Milford Sound, Tongariro Crossing, Cathedral Cove, and Aoraki Mount Cook. This fair action helps fund conservation, infrastructure, and jobs—protecting these natural wonders for all our futures.

7. August 2025

Farbwechselnder Papiersensor erkennt giftige Gase in Minuten

A simple yet brilliant sensor made with dye‑coated silica squares changes color upon exposure to 12 toxic gases, identifying them with 99% accuracy in just five minutes. It’s low‑cost, durable, and humidity‑proof—a practical breakthrough for environmental safety.

7. August 2025

Neue Glasoberfläche reinigt sich selbst in Sekunden mithilfe statischer Elektrizität

Chinese scientists developed transparent, low-cost glass that removes 95% of dust within 10 seconds using electric fields—no water or chemicals needed. It even blocks new particles from settling, offering sustainable, maintenance-free solutions from skyscrapers to Mars rovers.