British fans of fish and chips breathed a sigh of relief in 2017 when stocks of North Sea cod recovered so well they were again labelled sustainable. But as a whole, Europe's fisheries are far from healthy. Campaigners and scientists accuse EU politicians of giving in to industry lobbyists and setting unsustainable quotas. DW's Lars Bevanger met them to find out more.

The export of Cambodian wood to Vietnam has been banned for five years, but smugglers are still transporting huge quantities across the border. DW's Kris Janssens risked a journey into the depths of Cambodia’s forests to find out more.

A recent report reveals that UK rivers, air and land are being seriously contaminated by farms on a weekly basis. But many farmers and owners of so-called megafarms have never been prosecuted. As Britain prepares to leave the European Union - seeking to shake off what it says are the shackles of too much red-tape from Brussels - campaigners fear pollution from agriculture will only get worse.

The French capital received nearly double the average rainfall in December and January, causing the river Seine to swell its banks. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said the floods were a stark reminder of the need to adapt to climate change. But is global warming the only cause?

This year, storms have already left European cities like Paris and Bonn under water. A new study warns this is set to be the new normal – even if we keep global warming to the optimistic limit of 1.5 degree Celsius. DW spoke to scientist Richard Betts to find out more.

Gorée island, off the coast of Senegal, was once a transit point for the Atlantic slave trade and is now a World Heritage Site. But as the sea level rises, the island is being eroded away and protective dikes have collapsed under heavy rains, threating a unique piece of history.

The coral reefs off the Caribbean island of Bonaire were severely damaged after a major hurricane devastated the area in 1999. But one conservation project is hoping to restore the corals to their former glory, and is asking tourists to lend a helping hand.

Miami may be known for its palm trees and sun-kissed beaches, but behind this idyllic picture there's an eco-system in distress. Local reefs are struggling to cope as temperatures rise and ocean waters become increasingly acidic. In an effort to stop the decay, a biologist and a musician have teamed to raise awareness about the magic of marine life.

Each year, swarms of tourists visit Mount Snowden, the highest mountain in Wales. That's led to growing concerns among locals who argue the influx of visitors is taking an environmental toll on the countryside.

The river Ganges holds deep religious and ritualistic significance for India's million of Hindus. But climate change is endangering the holy river.