Mexico City is notorious for traffic congestion and high levels of smog and noise pollution. One effort to tackle this problem involves electric scooters. Econduce is a privately-run pioneer scooter sharing scheme. It was the first scheme of this sort in Latin America, and is one of a select few worldwide. Since its launch, it has grown quickly. But can it really help fix the city's problems?

All round the globe people will be taking to the streets to join the 'March for Climate'. The protest marks 100 days of the Trump administration. The new President has already made good on his campaign threats to remove environmental protection. As German climate economist Claudia Kemfert says, there is a real danger that these moves could jeopardize the global transition to renewables.

Amphibian numbers around the world are dwindling. More than 150 species are believed to have gone extinct in the last 20 years. In Germany, the common toad is in trouble. One of the biggest threats it faces is traffic. For Save the Frog Day (29.09.2017), DW pays a visit to dedicated volunteers helping their froggy friends to survive and multiply - by getting them safely across the road.

In Europe, about half of all new cars on the road run on diesel. But that's about to change. Diesel is out of favor, as it has turned out to be a major source of air pollution, far worse than cars that run on petrol. Many European cities plan to ban diesel cars within the next decade, amongst them the Spanish capital, Madrid.

Rob Greenfield is a US environmental activist known for his unusual approach to sustainable living. From wearing a suit of bags filled with his own trash to cycling across the country on a bamboo bicycle, his actions aim to highlight the importance of looking after the planet. DW spoke with Rob while he was on tour in Europe.

The superfood craze is showing no signs of slowing down in the West. Often associated with green living, the growing demand of these products is putting a strain on the environment. The latest superfood craze is an African pod-like fruit called bouie. So what’s all the fuss about?

Shriveled lemons, forgotten leftovers, and wilted celery are often found lurking at the back of fridges. In Germany, the average person throws away 82 kilograms of unused food every year. Now, a few enterprising individuals are looking to tackle the problem - they've opened a supermarket to sell food that's rescued from the bin.

Romania is home to almost two-thirds of the EU's old-growth forests. But vast areas of these ancient woodlands have been destroyed in recent years. Lawmakers are debating a bill that would dramatically lower maximum penalties for illegal logging. But environmentalists haven't given up the fight.

Zambia has one of the world's highest deforestation rates, and many households rely heavily on charcoal to cook. The government is threatening to ban the polluting fuel. But many people have no access to electricity, meaning this crackdown puts their livelihoods under threat.

In 2017, Chile suffered from one of the worst forest fires in the country's history. Eleven people were killed and more than 500,000 hectares were destroyed. As the ashes settle, locals are deciding how best to reshape their future against the backdrop of climate change and a monoculture of pine trees and eucalyptus.