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An island or isle is any piece of sub-continental land that is surrounded by water.

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A man and woman sitting on a shady bench surrounded by plants.

Vertical greening helps tackle urban heat islands

Vertical greening helps tackle urban heat islands

Cities experience significantly higher temperatures. The 'Vert' vertical greening system helps cool down cities.
ClimateNovember 8, 202402:45 min
Philippinen Pugad 2024 | Überschwemmungen auf der Insel

Climate change: Islanders plan for flood-adapted homes

Climate change: Islanders plan for flood-adapted homes

There's a long-term plan to relocate these residents, but is their own plan more sustainable?
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 18, 202403:38 min
The moon blocks the sun during an eclipse, surrounded by dark clouds

South Pacific witnesses 'ring of fire' solar eclipse

South Pacific witnesses 'ring of fire' solar eclipse

The moon blotted out most of the sun across the South Pacific, giving residents of Chile and Argentina a magical show.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 3, 20247 images
Ana Maria Velasco tests special protective glasses to observe the upcoming solar eclipse in Hanga Roa area at Easter Island

South America sees rare annular solar eclipse

South America sees rare annular solar eclipse

Many people traveled to parts of Argentina, Chile and Easter Island to catch a glimpse of this rare spectacle.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 3, 202401:20 min
A beach on the Pacific island of Palau

Palau: A Pacific island on the front line of climate change

Palau: A Pacific island on the front line of climate change

One of the smallest nations in the world is threatened by rising sea levels and more frequent and powerful storms.
ClimateSeptember 26, 2024
Videostill Global US | Philippinen Flut

Philippines: A drowning tropical island

Philippines: A drowning tropical island

Floods are hitting the Philippines hard. Villagers don't know where to go. Climate change is not the only culprit.
ClimateSeptember 23, 202405:58 min
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In the spotlight

A Spanish Coast Guard boat tows a boat full of migrants.

Migrants increasingly drawn to Spain's Canary Islands

Despite lacking the resources to accommodate new arrivals, locals on El Hierro island continue to show solidarity.
MigrationSeptember 4, 2024
A gray-haired man looks into a well

Greek islands fighting water shortages with desalination

Greek islands like Naxos are facing water shortages. While desalination plants help, they are only part of the solution.
ClimateAugust 30, 2024
A group of Indigenous people perform a ceremony in a forested setting

Indonesian island fights to curb impact of toxic nickel mine

Nickel mining has led to water pollution, land degradation and fewer fish, leaving local communities struggling.
Nature and EnvironmentJuly 6, 202404:59 min
Illustration showing a bust of Nefertititi with her hands tied up and her mouth taped in front of Berlin's television tower

Nefertiti bust: Ambassador or hostage?

The Egyptian queen's bust has drawn tourists to Berlin for more than 100 years. But many think it should be in Egypt.
CultureJune 8, 202413:06 min
An old woman paddles a boat along the shore of Gardi Sugdub Island

Climate change forces Panama islanders to relocate

Rising sea levels are forcing the inhabitants of a small Panamanian island to start a new life on the mainland.
Nature and EnvironmentJune 7, 20248 images
Locals protest in Mallorca, with one holding a sign that reads: Your Luxury, Our Misery

Mallorca housing crisis fuels mass tourism protest

Renting an apartment is becoming unaffordable even for the middle class, and many have blamed mass tourism.
PoliticsMay 27, 202403:20 min
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