Peatlands are great for the climate because they store huge amounts of carbon, but the majority of them were dried out for peat mining and agricultural purposes. Now peatlands are being rewetted by the very farmers who destroyed them.

The economy is top of mind for minorities, especially Latinos in Nevada. In Las Vegas, many of them work in low-wage jobs in hotels and restaurants. Inflation and high rents are major concerns. What role will minority voters play in the US midterm elections and — and what role will unions play?

Indonesian entrepreneur Sandi Octa Susila markets products from 400 farmers directly to consumers, supermarkets and hotels. For the graduate of the Bogor Agricultural Institute, e-commerce was the key to success.

Baker Axel Schmitt is convinced that heavy metal music makes his treats taste better. That is why the bread sommelier and TV chef plays his favorite music while baking and is no stranger at the Wacken Festival.

Need a handyman? Bad luck, the next appointment is in four weeks. The shortage of skilled workers is increasing worldwide in many industries. How did we get here and what can we do about it?

Can Joe Biden switch the US from fossil fuels to renewable energy, especially when places like West Virginia are so dependent on coal? Well, the biggest challenge just might be a Republican victory in midterm elections.

Is Germany at risk of an industrial slowdown as a result of the European energy shock? Does this scenario sound like complete nonsense? Or is it one that might lead to new opportunities for the economic giant?

The world is suffocating in plastic, but PET is an alternative to single-use plastic. Unisensor has developed sorting machines that can produce 100 percent pure PET flakes from recycled bottles. Could it help to beat the plastic problem?

Clothing chain C&A is now producing jeans in Germany. With the help of robots powered by green energy, its factory in Mönchengladbach churns out 420,000 pairs a year. C&A’s motivation: more sustainability and the ability to react to trends faster.

In the US state of North Dakota, firms and environmental activists are pushing for renewables to counter the oil industry. For Cody Two Bears, a Sioux from the Standing Rock reservation, it's about showing respect for his ancestors and their culture.