Sperm Whales Cooperate to Save a Newborn
A group of sperm whales, including non-relatives, work to keep a newborn calf afloat in the hours after its birth. Project CETI hide caption toggle caption Project CETI The researchers knew something was off.
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Race to Rescue Stranded Humpback off Baltic Coast
Published March 25, 2026 last updated March 25, 2026 Efforts to free a humpback whale trapped in shallow waters have so far failed, but wheels are in motion to free the creature. Meanwhile, police are guarding a nuclear waste convoy in western Germany. DW has the latest.
Rescuers Unable to Free Stranded Whale on German Coast
A massive whale remains stuck in shallow water just off Germany's Baltic Sea coast, after rescuers failed the latest attempt to save the animal, authorities said on Tuesday. The roughly 10-meter (32-foot) marine mammal was unable to free itself during the high tide overnight, a police spokesman said.
WMO: Earth's Climate More Out of Balance Than Ever
Every person alive today has grown up in a world of worsening weather extremes. Last year, a 50-year flood swamped Texas, glaciers in Iceland melted at record speed, a hurricane struck Jamaica with near-unprecedented force, and the world sweltered through record heat. The window to change course is narrowing fast, warn scientists.
How Protecting Nature Strengthens Global Security
Razed forests, collapsing fisheries and vanishing pollinators rarely register as national security threats. Yet recognition is growing that nature loss poses serious risks to political stability.
Could Wastewater Reuse Help Solve America's Droughts?
The United States is facing a growing water problem. About half of the country is experiencing drought conditions right now — and it's only March. Climate change is making the problem worse, with rising temperatures intensifying drought.
Historic Flooding Strikes Oahu; More Rain and Dam Risk Ahead
Residents on the Hawaiian island of Oahu in the US are contending with the worst flooding the state has seen in more than 20 years as winter storms force thousands to abandon their homes to move to safer ground.
Toilet-to-Tap: Rethinking Wastewater to Fight Drought
The United States is facing a growing water problem. Around half of the country is experiencing drought conditions right now — and it's only March. Climate change is making the problem worse, with rising temperatures intensifying drought.
Thousands Evacuated in Hawaii Over Threatened 120-Year-Old Dam
Heavy rains sent muddy floodwaters across Oahu’s North Shore, sweeping homes off foundations, submerging vehicles and prompting emergency evacuations after officials warned a 120‑year‑old dam could fail.
Remodelers Reuse Ruins: Salvaging Materials for Sustainable Homes
Picking through a crate of reclaimed floor tiles, Micheal Ghyoot pulls out a model with a blue, gray and white art nouveau motif.
Urban Mining: Turning Salvage into Sustainable Building Materials
Picking through a crate of reclaimed floor tiles, Micheal Ghyoot pulls out a model with a blue, gray and white art nouveau motif.
How Renewables Shield Nations from Oil Price Shocks
Countries that generate more of their power from wind, solar and other renewable sources are better protected from global energy shocks, experts say, as the escalating conflict in the Middle East rattles global markets. The war has widened since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran more than 10 days ago.