Each winter thousands of people flock to the ski resorts of the French Alps in search of the fresh mountain air. But the air in the mountains is now often worse than in large and badly-polluted cities like Paris and Lyon.

Norway is the electric car capital of the world. Nearly 40 percent of all new cars sold in the Scandinavian country are now electric. And the country is not stopping there. The aim is to phase out fossil fuelled vehicles altogether by 2025. But can it be done? And how much does it matter if one of the world’s largest oil and gas producers get rid of petrol and diesel cars?

In Kenya, nearly 70 percent of the population relies on firewood, charcoal and kerosene for lighting and cooking. But nowadays more and more Kenyans are turning to solar power to meet their daily energy needs.

International Women's Day (March 8th) isn't just about celebrating the achievements of women, it's also about highlighting ongoing gender disparity. According to the United Nations, climate change further exacerbates existing gender inequalities. DW talks to Sonja Ayeb-Karlsson, a climate resilience expert at the United Nations University.

As spring inches closer, it's time to start thinking about that summer vacation. Planning holidays can be half the fun. But what about their environmental impact? Does being eco-conscious mean having to forgo holidays altogether? DW talks to Harold Goodwin director of the Responsible Tourism Partnership for some tips on how to reduce our holiday footprint.

Road transport is a major contributor of Europe's greenhouse gas emissions, which is why a number of European cities are becoming ever more bike-friendly. As far as urban cycling goes, northern Europe is the frontrunner, but the city of Strasbourg isn't lagging far behind. Recently, the city again topped the list as France's number one bike city. So just what is this Strasbourg doing right?

Using public transport, recycling and turning off the lights all help us be more environmentally friendly. But do these actions go far enough? As part of DW's #HowGreenAmI series, Louise Osborne tried being vegan for one week to see how green she could really be.

Animals dance and sing, and do all kinds of funny things in order to court their most desired. But do they actually flirt? DW’s Charlotta Lomas talks to biologist and comedian Simon Watt from the Ugly Animal Preservation Society (@UglyAnimal).

After his family cat got run over, Dutch artist Bart Jansen wanted to keep his memory alive - so in the spirit of conservation, he turned his beloved pet into a drone.

Threatened bird species that are getting zapped almost to the point of extinction. In the US, American bald eagles are commonly killed by electrocution, while in Spain the Bonelli's eagle is at risk of disappearing altogether, in part due to power pylons. But scientists in Spain say they’ve found some solutions.