When it comes to marine animals, charismatic species like dolphins and whales get all the attention. But what about the weird-looking creatures that also live in the ocean's depths? Although they're not beautiful, they still play an important role in marine ecosystems. Lucky for them, biologist and comedian Simon Watt has a special fondness for those hit by the ugly stick.

So far this year, more than 1,000 dolphin carcasses have washed up on beaches in southwest England, and on France's Atlantic coast. Local media have described the deaths as a mystery - but many scientists blame large-scale fishing trawlers.

Young climate ambassadors Inka Vogt and Fabian Beveridge are cycling across Europe to raise awareness about climate change. DW talks to Inka Vogt about their carbon neutral journey "Europe on Four Wheels".

Mayors across the United States are joining forces to lead the transition away from fossil fuels to implement the goals of the Paris Agreement at the local level. DW talks to Steve Benjamin, the mayor of Columbia, South Carolina, and co-chair of the Mayors for 100% Clean Energy campaign.

Poland relies heavily on coal, with over 80 percent of its electricity generated from coal. Earlier this year unprecedented smog alerts were issued across the country. Environmentalists fear Poland's plans for large-scale reindustrialisation could worsen the smog problem.

Insects are a threat to farm crops and pesticides can help. But consumers are increasingly concerned about chemicals in their food. Living Planet takes a look at some different approaches to tackle the problem.

Food is central to our lives, but how can we be sure it's fairly and sustainably produced - or even safe to eat? EU commissioner for food safety Vytenis Andriukaitis explains.

Aquaculture is big business in Vietnam. But while western consumers might picture healthy, delicious fish from a teeming Mekong River, the reality is a lot less appetizing.

Dutch trains now run on renewable energy. The national railway company Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) set out to have all of its electric trains running on wind-generated electricity by 2018, but the goal was met one year earlier. And the train company’s CEO had a unique way of sharing the news. DW talks to NS spokesperson Ton Boon.

Very soon a big section of a large ice shelf in West Antarctica is expected to break off. The imminent collapse of the Larsen C ice shelf has scientists very worried. Why? DW talks to John Abraham, a professor of thermal sciences at the University of St Thomas in the USA to find out.