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Climate change Increased levels of carbon dioxide and other human-caused emissions being released into the atmosphere have caused global surface and ocean temperatures to rise at unprecedented speed. Could electric ferries solve Lagos' traffic crisis? Abisola Owolawi in Lagos, Nigeria | Daniela Rivas 4 hours ago4 hours ago Gridlocked roads in Nigeria's megacity push up emissions, impact air quality and waste commuters' time. Electric ferries promise a clean, quiet, faster trip. https://www.dw.com/en/could-electric-ferries-solve-lagos-traffic-crisis/video-76967978 © 2026 Deutsche Welle Here's what happens when cities kick out cars Zeeshan Tirmizi 7 hours ago7 hours ago A citizen-led campaign in Berlin is collecting signatures to create a car‑free center in the German capital. Other European cities show what happens when streets are built for people. https://www.dw.com/en/heres-what-happens-when-cities-ban-cars/a-76984918 © 2026 Deutsche Welle Amsterdam bans fossil fuel ads to shift high-carbon habits Josh Axelrod 22 hours ago22 hours ago Cities from Amsterdam to Sydney are banning fossil fuel advertisements, drawing from tactics once used to curb smoking. They're targeting the messaging that has normalized carbon-intensive lifestyles for decades. https://www.dw.com/en/heres-why-some-cities-are-banning-fossil-fuel-and-meat-ads/a-77054187 © 2026 Deutsche Welle The sea that is vanishing in real time Fatemeh Roshan 05/05/2026May 5, 2026 The world's largest inland body of water is retreating at an alarming speed. From stranded buildings to vanishing habitats, scientists warn the Caspian Sea may be approaching a tipping point. https://www.dw.com/en/the-sea-that-is-vanishing-in-real-time/a-76813409 © 2026 Deutsche Welle