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Nepalese Maoist activists stage an anti-government protest

Conflict between Army and ex-guerrillas fuels Nepal's political crisis

Ongoing tensions between former Maoist guerrillas and the Royal Nepalese Army – which enjoys traditional parties' support – stand to hamper efforts to elect a prime minister and write a new constitution. »

 
 
Stacks of fridges in a landfill

German groups urge consumers to ditch inefficient fridges

Environmental groups and retailers are launching a campaign to encourage Germans to upgrade their old, inefficient fridges to eco-friendly models. Organizers hope the program will be extended to other appliances as well. »

 
 
 
Panorama of dark clouds

Weather conditions tie fires in Russia to floods in Pakistan

Heat waves in Russia and floods in Pakistan - the number of recent extreme weather situations worldwide has experts puzzled. A shift in jet streams, the winds that help air masses circulate could be playing a role. »

 
 
 
A German nuclear plant

German government's nuclear policy angers opposition, green energy campaigners

Chancellor Angela Merkel has weighed in on Germany's ongoing nuclear energy debate, saying the country needs to run its nuclear energy plants for up to 15 more years, angering green campaigners and the opposition. »

 
 
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Screenshot from PakReport.org. How the Incident Reporting is mapped.

Web platform helps aid groups locate Pakistani flood victims

A Website launched in Pakistan uses crowd-sourcing technology to voice the needs of hundreds of flood victims seeking food, water and shelter. It's also helping coordinate the provision of aid in the flood disaster. »

 
 
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Oil clotted with dispersant nine miles from the oil well in the Gulf of Mexico

Microbes aiding Gulf oil degradation, study says

A new study published in the journal Science says petroleum-degrading bacteria are consuming oil from the blown-out wellhead in the Gulf of Mexico.  »

 
 
One of the palmtop computers used by WFP staff in Burundi

Electronic devices speed up international development work

The World Food Program is using technology to speed efforts to learn where food aid is needed. With handheld devices, the organization is able to get more accurate data and transmit it wirelessly back to headquarters. »

 
 
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Energy efficiency in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan's poor, mountainous regions use huge amounts of energy. Seminars now offer inhabitants a chance to learn how to boost efficiency and cut energy costs. Find out more.  »

 
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Local residents transport their belongings through a street flooded by heavy monsoon rains in Peshawar, Pakistan

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Greenpeace celebrates 30 years of work in Germany.

Interview

DW spoke to the UN convention to combat desertification on the threat to the world's soils.

Natural Disasters
A deep-sea diver at work

Millions in Pakistan wait for aid amid the worst floods in the country's history.

Interview

DW-TV spoke with Klaus Toepfer, a former head of the UN environment program, about green challenges

Religion

The Turkish city of Antakya has become an example of religious tolerance.

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