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Earth Day The first Earth Day was celebrated April 22, 1970, to draw attention to the environment. As climate change's consequences become increasingly acute, the annual celebration of ecological efforts has taken on new urgency. How is the climate crisis affecting affordable housing? Dave Braneck 7 hours ago7 hours ago Housing costs all over the world are skyrocketing, and climate change-driven disasters are only making it worse. Could city planning and risk reduction help? https://www.dw.com/en/extreme-weather-los-angelese-wildfires-real-estate-prices-housing-market/a-72215607 © 2025 Deutsche Welle | Are electric motors the future of shipping? Gero Rueter 04/19/2025April 19, 2025 Around the world, ships are increasingly turning to electric battery-powered motors as a way to reduce toxic, planet-heating emissions. But when it comes to crossing the oceans, it's not so easy. https://www.dw.com/en/are-electric-motors-the-future-of-shipping/a-72276713 © 2025 Deutsche Welle | How illegal mining is polluting Ghana's rivers Fatou Ellika Muloshi | Michael Nyantakyi Oti | Thomas Kulik 7 hours ago7 hours ago Do you know the state of water in your country? Fatou Ellika Muloshi speaks with the The 77 Percent's Michael Oti about his upcoming feature on galamsey or illegal mining in Ghana, and how the chemicals that leach into the soil and water are destroying Ghana's rivers and lakes. https://www.dw.com/en/how-illegal-mining-is-polluting-ghanas-rivers/video-72241295 © 2025 Deutsche Welle | Why Brazil faces a water crisis Beatrice Christofaro 04/16/2025April 16, 2025 Brazil has been enduring severe water shortages, from the Amazon rainforest to the Pantanal wetlands. Here's what the South American country is getting wrong. https://www.dw.com/en/why-brazil-faces-a-water-crisis/a-72243220 © 2025 Deutsche Welle |