Is the sea swallowing up the land?
42:25 | The northern German ‘hallig’ or island of Oland isn’t immune to the impact of climate change.
Fake steak – Future-proof food
42:25 | Industrial livestock farming is responsible for around 15 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. This is why more and more scientists and entrepreneurs are conducting research on alternatives to conventional meat production.
How heatwaves impact our lives
42:29 | This film explores the diverse effects heatwaves have on our lives and presents adaptation strategies.
Is prosperity without economic growth possible?
42:25 | Critics of growth want to bring the economy into harmony with the environment and social well-being. They see a world that functions without constantly wanting more. But is that realistic?
How can ships become cleaner?
25:56 | Soot, particle pollution and heavy fuel oil: freighters and cruise liners are real climate killers. The film shows how both innovations and tried-and-tested ideas can make shipping cleaner.
How climate change threatens coffee production
28:25 | Climate change could halve the amount of land suitable for coffee production by 2050. Many people are busy experimenting with more resilient coffee varieties and sustainable growing methods.
Climate change or climate hoax? Skeptics and activists
35:29 | Climate change is real, and it is dangerous. Some people are actively trying to stop it. Others deny or intensify it – or suppress information.
Global trade and climate protection – Fueling the future of maritime transport
42:25 | Eighty per cent of all goods come to us by sea. But this form of transportation’s carbon footprint is woefully bad. Ships are responsible for almost three per cent of global CO2 emissions.
Protecting the climate – How the human brain prevents us from saving the world
42:25 | Neither the warnings from climate researchers nor public protests have prompted sufficient action from politicians and big business interests. Why? This question is the subject of this film.
Nuclear fusion’s hope – The dream of endless clean energy
42:25 | Could nuclear fusion generate an infinite amount of clean energy? In contrast to nuclear fission, nuclear fusion looks favorable when it comes to environmental and safety concerns.
Melting wetlands – How can nature slow down climate change?
42:25 | Bogs and swamps contain more carbon than all other ground vegetation. As the permafrost melts, greenhouse gases are released, which in turn accelerate global warming.
Floods, heavy rain, extreme weather – Why we need to build differently
25:55 | Billions of people in cities around the world are affected by climate change. Sustainable urban planning can help reduce risks and improve life in urban centers.
Extreme climate research – On the road in the icefields of Patagonia
25:55 | Patagonia’s icefields are very difficult to access. Now, a scientist and two extreme mountaineers are venturing into this hard-to-reach area, in search of new data for climate research.
Disaster capitalism – How financial markets benefit from the climate problem
51:55 | Getting rich by betting on a future catastrophe? Thanks to something known as “catastrophe bonds” or “cat bonds” for short, this is now possible.
Expedition to the cold heart of Greenland – What happens in a world without ice?
1:24:15 | A voyage of discovery, across huge expanses of ice. This film follows three of the world’s leading glaciologists on their pioneering scientific expeditions to Greenland’s massive ice sheet, a place that could harbor secrets about the future of life on Earth.
Global renewables: Pioneering the energy transition
42:25 | To stop climate change, the energy system must be transformed worldwide. Very little time remains to accomplish this. But there are places where this renewable future has already arrived.
Will renewables stop the climate crisis?
42:25 | Part 1 of this two-part documentary looks at the question of whether it’s even possible to provide enough green energy for the whole world.
Kiribati and climate change
12:26 | Kiribati could soon become uninhabitable due to climate change. Residents are using all available means to protect themselves from rising sea levels.
Spain – Water scarcity in a vacation paradise
42:26 | This documentary explores the reasons for water scarcity in Spain, looks at the impact of water scarcity in Catalonia and Andalusia and at the tourism industry’s response to the crisis.
Atomic energy, climate, and Russia
28:25 | The rising global temperature must be restricted to well below a two-degree increase. Is nuclear power the new game changer for achieving this ambitious goal?
Can trees stop climate change?
25:55 | Reforestation works not only in the countryside, but also in the city.
Heavy industry and global greenhouse gas emissions – What does the future hold?
28:25 | Industry is responsible for almost half of the world’s CO2 emissions. And heavy industry represents the lion’s share of those. But heavy industry is under pressure to make the switch to renewables in record time.
Tourism in times of climate change
28:25 | Extreme weather is affecting the whole world – and climate change certainly doesn’t stop at popular vacation destinations. Where is tourism accelerating climate change? And where could tourism provide an opportunity?
Climate change in Florida
12:25 | The coastal waters off Florida’s dream beaches are becoming a nightmare: Temperatures have topped 37 degrees Celsius, killing corals. The extremely high water temperatures are a consequence of both climate change and the weather phenomenon known as El Niño.
An expensive global climate experiment
25:56 | Peatlands are very often the setting for chilling folklore. But they serve an important function – for the climate and biodiversity.
The climate crisis: Can smart ideas save the planet?
28:25 | Can high-tech solutions help protect the climate? What would be the side effects of further human intervention in nature?
Climate change – Averting catastrophe
1:25:56 | The film team visits climate rescuers in Sudan, Indonesia and Europe. 65,000 acacias are growing in Darfur: a blessing for the bitterly poor region, as well as a carbon dioxide reservoir that can help limit global warming.
Wildfires – How can forests be saved in the climate crisis?
28:25 | Woodlands are crucial for life. But today more than ever, they’re threatened by devastating blazes. Heat and drought are fueling the flames. In Europe it’s no longer only the southern countries that are worst affected – the north is, too.
Floating cities as an innovative response to climate change
28:25 | Sea levels are rising due to climate change. Many coastal cities are at growing risk of flooding. Architects are trying to react to this development with new ideas, such as floating cities.
Climate change in the Netherlands – Pioneering coastal management
28:25 | In the Netherlands, climate change is far more than an abstract future danger.
The world of meat substitutes
32:20 | Many people can’t imagine giving up meat without some kind of replacement. So it’s no wonder the market for meat alternatives is growing rapidly.
Copper and the dark side of the energy transition
42:25 | The transition to green energy is crucial for the future health of the planet. But it requires vast amounts of copper.
The melting ice of the Arctic (2/2)
42:25 | Soon the Arctic will be ice-free in summer. While many are concerned about the consequences for the global climate, countries like Russia and the US, as well as China and Canada see an ice-free Arctic as an opportunity.
The melting ice of the Arctic (1/2)
42:25 | Soon the Arctic will be ice-free in summer. While many are concerned about the consequences for the global climate, countries like Russia and the US, as well as China and Canada see an ice-free Arctic as an opportunity.
Coffee: The future of coffee growing and production
25:55 | By changing the coffee growing methods, the small coffee farmers could actually help fight climate change, while increasing their income.
Climate change or politics? – Why Madagascar is going hungry
12:25 | There’s been no proper rainfall in southern Madagascar for seven years. The ground is arid, people are suffering from hunger and thirst. The UN says this is the first hunger crisis directly caused by climate change. But is that really the case?
What does climate neutral mean?
27:30 | More and more companies claim to be climate neutral. It’s a term that is used to sell goods and services. Even countries say that they are seeking to attain climate neutrality. But who actually determines what ‘climate neutral’ means? And who regulates it?
Meltdown in the Himalayas – The politics of climate change
25:55 | The word Himalaya means House of Snow, and is the second largest icecap outside the polar regions. But it is melting at the fastest rate in human history. Pakistan takes a bold bid to mitigate worsening climate change.
Marine climate change – Can our sealife survive?
28:26 | Wildfires, drought, melting glaciers – the impact of climate change is clear to see. But what about the impact on our oceans?
Biofuel instead of coal and oil – How promising are these renewable resources?
42:25 | The biobased economy promises to help solve some of the world’s biggest problems, including climate change. But even these renewable resources require a production process, and that harbors new potential dangers.
Young and old tackle climate change
12:25 | What links 80-year-old Sue Parfitt and 20-year-old Carla Rochel? Both are committed to taking action on climate change.
A threat to human rights – The legal battle to stop climate change
28:05 | Climate change is a threat to human rights. Court rulings are now making governments and businesses sit up and listen.
New forests for greater climate protection?
25:56 | Planting trees will save the climate. At least, that’s the claim of many environmental organizations. Massive reforestation efforts are taking place worldwide. But just how effective are these campaigns?
Algae – The super plant of the future
42:26 | Algae are perhaps the most adaptable and productive organisms on Earth. They’re an important food source, and their ability to provide oil could make them a replacement for fossil fuels.
Man against machine – Coal, climate and the future
12:26 | Eckardt Heukamp is refusing to budge: He’s the last remaining resident of Lützerath in North-Rhine Westphalia, situated on the edge of a huge open-cast lignite mine.
Girls for Future and their fight against the global climate crisis
1:28:10 | ‘Girls for Future’ follows four girls as they fight for a better future. Aged between 11 and 14 years, they are all directly affected by environmental destruction – from air pollution to water shortage – and its consequences.
Is green hydrogen the answer to the climate crisis?
28:25 | Green hydrogen produces zero emissions and many believe it holds the key to limiting global warming. So is it the big hope for the future or a multi-billion euro mistake?
The sound of dying ice
42:26 | Ice is melting around the world, with drastic consequences for humanity. One way scientists can work out just how fast it’s melting is by listening. The disappearing ice has its own sound.