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The EU encourages member states to opt for renewable energy to combat climate change. But Poland's strongly coal-based economy seems to be moving in the other direction. Scores of wind turbines have been built on the country's windy Baltic Sea coastline over the last two decades. But now Poland is introducing tough restrictions on the construction of new wind farms.

On June 23 Britain will vote on whether to remain part of the European Union, or go it alone. Many campaigners fear Britain's coastlines and natural habitat would be worse off without the watchful eye of Brussels. But not everyone agrees.

Tensions mount over Vietnam's mass fish death, young Americans demand climate action, text messages help farmers reap better yields, and why climate change is making our food toxic.

Tensions mount over Vietnam's mass fish kill, young Americans demand climate action, text messages help farmers reap better yields, and why climate change is making our food toxic.

A new report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has found that extreme weather is increasing the levels of toxins in staple crops. With global temperatures set to rise, scientists warn the problem will only get worse. DW talks to Nairobi based UNEP chief scientist Jacqueline McGlade.

Vietnam's seafood industry has taken a hit after scores of dead fish started washing up along the country's coastline. Local fishermen say a nearby steel mill has polluted their fish stocks, and are demanding answers from the government.

Although the United States famously refused to ratify the Kyoto protocol in 2001, the country has gradually begun to reconsider its attitude towards climate policy. Young American climate activists at the One Young World Environment Summit, meanwhile, are taking matters into their own hands.

Why the EU is divided over weed killer glyphosate, and how food that was headed for the trash is feeding the hungry in Chile and Greece. Plus, we report on New England's last lobstermen.

On Monday (06.06.2016), an EU panel will try to reach a long-awaited agreement on whether or not to reauthorize glyphosate - we find out why the decision has been so controversial. Plus, how reviving traditional cuisine offers delicious solutions to the problem of food waste in Chile and Greece. And we talk to one of New England's last lobstermen about a vanishing species - and way of life.

On Monday (06.06.2016), an EU panel will try again to reach a long-awaited agreement on whether or not to reauthorize glyphosate - a controversial yet widely used agricultural chemical. Ahead of the panel meeting, DW reporter Dave Keating in Brussels explains what all the fuss is about.