Living Planet

What does it mean to live sustainably? Is it enough to simply recycle our waste, or do we need to do more? We head into the domestic sphere to find out what some eco-freaks are doing to reduce their own carbon footprint - and discover just how hard it is.

Living "off-grid" is becoming increasingly popular among people choosing to reduce their own carbon footprint and reduce their dependence on fossil fuels. Nick Rosen tells DW that going off grid doesn't just change how you power your home, it also changes your lifestyle and mindset.

On this week's show, could a risky dam project be the solution to Lebanon's water woes? Can the Dead Sea be brought back to life? Plus, we investigate what's behind hundreds of dolphin deaths in the Black Sea.

This week, can Norway wean itself off fossil fuels while pushing for Arctic oil? Who’s voting for the environment in Germany’s upcoming election? Plus, how climate lobbyists are blocking efforts to fight climate change.

Why plastic particles are contaminating our drinking water, how a temporary hotel made of ocean trash found its way to Cologne, and what’s got environmentalists so happy - all in one show.

Mongolia's miners consider the environmental cost of gold, Albania's hydropower plans threaten Europe's last large free-flowing river, and meet the pipeline protestor on a mission to save the planet.

How European cities are getting cars off the road to combat air pollution - and meet the entrepreneurs embracing waste with taste.

With Europe's farmers facing crisis, creativity has become key to survival. While some are returning to traditional methods, others are turning to new technology – and in Kenya, future-proofing comes in the form of flying ants.

Water is life. From having too much to not enough, we explore the impact a warming world is having on access to water.

To mark International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, we find out how indigenous groups are fighting to preserve their native lands and resources.