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Insects
From creepy crawlies to those that buzz and fly, insects are all around.
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France: Thieves put beekeepers on high alert
Due to mass bee deaths, French beekeepers are stealing beehives from their colleagues.
Insects: 6 legs and lots of protein
The EU has cleared the way for insects to be sold as food. Insect farms and even some bakeries are seizing the moment.
The ups and downs of Marvel Comics
Stan Lee, bankruptcy and blockbuster glory: A Munich exhibition marks the 60th anniversary of the comic book publisher.
Breeding cockroaches on purpose
Cockroaches give most people the creeps, but one man in Tanzania sees them as a blessing.
In Mali, using neem oil in sustainable agriculture
Neem oil can be used as a plant protection product. Some farmers are now using it to replace chemical pesticides.
DIY solutions for secondhand clothing, gardens & beehives
When communities face challenges they often find their own, homemade fixes.
Dying bees: What's the big deal?
We are losing billions of bees every year to many complicated causes. Why do we need bees?
US construction boom sends European lumber prices soaring
With major supplier Canada struggling to keep pace, US firms are turning to Europe, leaving German carpenters unhappy.
Organic honey from the mountains
Pollution and logging in the Sharr National Park are impacting rare species like lynx and bears.
Kosovo: Organic honey from the mountains
A beekeeper in Kosovo makes organic honey and is raising awareness for wider climate protection.
Fighting insect invaders in Rome
The pine tortoise scale first showed up in 2014, and it's threatening to decimate Rome's 1 million umbrella pine trees.
Mexican strawberry farmers go green
Small-scale farmers are shifting toward more sustainable forms of strawberry cultivation.
Mexico: Diversity for monocultures
Monocultures in Mexico are destroying biodiversity. A project wants to help flora and fauna to survive.
Company goes from bug killer to bug rescuer
A German pesticide maker transforms his business to be less harmful to insects.
Eco India - The Environment Magazine
Humans as part of nature are responsible for protecting biodiversity on the planet. Are we aware of this?
Traditional bee farming in Himachal Pradesh
Beekeepers in Himachal Pradesh are once again breeding an indigenous species of honeybee.
EU food agency approves mealworms as human food
Mealworms, whole or powdered, have become the first insect-based food approved by the EU's food safety watchdog.
Why are Germany’s farmers so angry?
German farmers are angry at the new laws and regulations they’re asked to meet.
Biodiversity: Protecting South Africa's insects
Could DNA barcoding help protect these animals for future generations?
Cataloguing South Africa's edible insects
In many parts of Africa, insects such as termites and grasshoppers are an important source of protein in people's diets. But in South Africa, edible bugs are facing increasing threats due to changes in their environment. Now, scientists are racing to log the DNA barcode of these insect species before they disappear.
Beekeepers in Botswana battle climate change
Botswana's government has promoted beekeeping as a strategy to combat poverty and loss of biodiversity. But climate change including many years of drought mean beekeepers are facing an uphill battle to keep their hives healthy.
Murder hornets 'could go nuts'
Asian giant hornets — also known as murder hornets — have invaded parts of the northwestern United States. According to Chris Looney who vacuumed out a nest earlier this year, that's bad news for the hornets' main prey: honeybees. He says that unless the invaders are contained, it's just a matter of time before they spread across the US. They could even reach Europe.
Buggin' out
It's all about insects! We'll find out how the "murder hornet" could spread across the US and Europe, the ways in which climate change is challenging beekeepers in Botswana, and why scientists are racing to document populations of edible insects in South Africa.
REV – The Auto and Mobililty Show
The VW ID.4 SUV as electric world conqueror, Master Saban loves beetles, SUVs in a Christmas test.
Master Saban loves Beetles
A lifelong passion: Master Saban puts his heart and soul into repairing VW Beetles.
Silverfish, the secret pets
Instead of brandishing chemical sprays, it's worthwhile to understand why the silverfish have moved in.
Insects in Kenya prove big helpers
Soldier flies are hard-working winners in Kenya’s waste system.
Welcome to the newest edition of Eco Africa
This week on Eco Africa: Building better housing in South Africa's Soweto township and putting hair clippings to use.
Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine
This week on Eco Africa: Building better housing in South Africa's Soweto township and putting hair clippings to use.
Rwanda: Helping beekeepers become more sustainable
A practical training program is helping beekeepers in Rwanda breed queen bees that are better suited to climate change.
Being on the beat with bees
A British DJ uses the buzzing of bees in his music to raise awareness of threatened species.
Kosovo: Organic honey from the mountains
Pollution and logging in the Sharr National Park are impacting rare species like lynx and bears.
Meet Germany's Sierra Leonean 'bee-master'
A Sierra Leonean man in Germany's Bad Belzig has won the hearts of the townsfolk by becoming a beekeeper.
How plastic-eating bugs could change our recycling system
These worms can eat plastic. That could change how we deal with our trash.
Textile artist Natalia Lubieniecka
Polish artist Natalia Lubieniecka uses vintage textiles to create beautifully morbid sculptures.
Bees that got the beat in the UK
A British DJ produces electronic music using the sound of humming bees.
EU court upholds French ban on bee-harming chemicals
Opponents of the ban have said it prevents sugar beet farmers from protecting their farms against aphids.
French 'Spider-Man' climbs Frankfurt skyscraper
Urban climber Alain Robert is facing criminal repercussions after scaling one of the tallest buildings in Frankfurt.
Documenting insect die-off
Are insect numbers declining worldwide? A study in Krefeld has produced some worrisome results.
Kenya's Maasai keeping the bees
With declining resources, the Maasai community in Kenya is slowly embracing commercial bee farming.
Welcome to the latest edition of Eco Africa
This week on Eco Africa: Bee farming in Kenya, Senegal turning green and an artist helping South Africa's penguins.
VW cuts ties with dealer over Nazi imagery
The German carmaker has expressed grave concerns over the use of Nazi imagery by a Mexican distributor.
What’s the buzz? Electronic bee music
Punk music with bees! A British DJ produces electronic music using the sound of humming bees.
Wasps attack German school, injuring 16 kids
Emergency services were called to a school in western Germany after several students complained of wasp stings.
The delicate art of beekeeping in Germany
Bees are an essential part of the ecosystem, but they are at risk. Hobby beekeepers are helping to keep bees flying.
A tiny Japanese insect with a strong will to live
A Japanese scientist has found a water beetle can escape being eaten by a frog, escaping, so to say, out the back door.
Kenya: Farming with insects
Could an unconventional animal feed bolster food security in Africa? DW visits some experimental agricultural projects.
Drought, pests eating away at Germany's forests
The number of trees destroyed by insects has increased nearly sixfold in the past two years.
Rewilding the city: Green spaces that run free
Cities are leaving once manicured parks to rewild with wildflowers and grasses that attract more diverse species.
Saving a Kenyan forest with beehives
Kenya's Ogiek people are working with an NGO to help protect their ancestral home, the endangered Mau Forest.
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