Climate change? Without me!
28:25 | Dedicated climate activists are seeking to hold a mirror up to society through protests and blockades, resorting to drastic measures at times.
Greta Thunberg and “Fridays for Future” – a growing student movement
28:26 | The worldwide “Fridays for Future” movement is piling the pressure on politicians. In Europe in particular, the influence of the campaign launched by 16-year-old Greta Thunberg is growing.
Melting ice – the future of the Arctic
42:25 | Climate change in the Arctic is fueling not only fear, but also hope. Sea levels will rise and flood many regions. But the melting ice will also expose new land with reserves of oil, gas and minerals.
From rainforest to charcoal
42:25 | Huge areas of tropical rainforest are being destroyed to make charcoal for barbecues. The global deforestation is leading to growing problems. Nigeria and the DRC Congo – two of Europe’s main charcoal suppliers – are also affected.
Climate change: Europe’s melting glaciers
42:26 | Every year, climate change is destroying two of the currently 70 square kilometers of glaciers left in the Alps.
Fleeing climate change – the real environmental disaster
42:26 | How many millions of people will be forced to leave their homes by 2050?
Climate refugees in Bangladesh
42:26 | Within the next 30 years, up to 20% of Bangladesh will disappear beneath the water. This will put as many as 30 million people on the move.
Jan Ole and climate change – Skipping school for a cause
12:31 | Jan Ole Lindner encouraged other students to take part in a global “Fridays for Future” action day.
Kiribati: a drowning paradise in the South Pacific
42:51 | Rising sea levels mean the island nation of Kiribati is at risk of disappearing into the sea. But the island’s inhabitants aren’t giving up.
Climate heroes – carbon neutral living
12:01 | Global warming is one of the biggest threats to humanity. Karin Beese and her family refuse to look on helplessly.