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Ocean
Invasive species: Are they really threatening the Mediterranean Sea?
More than 900 species have invaded the Mediterranean Sea in recent years due to climate change and other environmental pressures.
While these newcomers can seriously impact biodiversity, they also represent new economic opportunities for commercial fishing.
Germany
“Even the trees with deep roots are starting to react to the lack of water”
The German capital Berlin and the surrounding areas are experiencing another dry spring. Since 2018 there simply hasn’t been enough rainfall in the region, threatening plants, and trees in the city. Residents of Berlin are trying to help the trees by watering them. #GreenWeek
Spain
Spain's Doñana National Park under threat as groundwater pumping continues
UNESCO Heritage Site, Doñana National Park is drying out as rising temperatures, reduced rainfall and the pumping of groundwater for intensive agricultural purposes shrink the region’s aquifer. The wetlands are home to a variety of flora and fauna and also support many endangered migratory birds.
Germany
G7 pledge to decarbonise energy sectors by 2035
After three days of talks, G7 Ministers made a bid to tackle global warming with a number of pledges which will be presented to leaders next month at the G7 summit in Elmau, Germany - moves which have been largely welcomed by climate activists.
