Tag: rivers
Environment: Lemke: Improving poor water quality in German rivers
environment Lemke: Improving poor water quality in German rivers Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke (M, Greens) talks to emergency services about the environmental disaster on the German-Polish border river Oder.…
Lost Worlds: What Dry Lakes and Rivers Reveal
The drought of the past few weeks has caused the water levels of rivers and lakes to drop dramatically across Europe. The low level brought astonishing things to light: old…
Rivers in the Ukraine War – Culture
Crossing rivers not only has strong symbolic power, but also a military-historical tradition. The war in Ukraine also shows how powerfully nature plays a role in combat. Of Sonja Zekri…
Drought: lack of rain and heat waves dry up Germany’s rivers
08/25/2022, 09:43 11 min reading time Lakes and rivers are shrinking, and drinking water is being rationed in some places. Germany is facing an era of drought. But there are…
“It is a known fact that cetaceans have always traveled up rivers”
Why do you think cetaceans swim up European rivers? Do you think these are isolated acts or is there a dynamic that is taking place? Gérard Mauger: “Today, we are…
Drought: How climate change is contributing to low water levels in rivers
The very hot and dry summer has a strong impact on rivers and lakes. Water levels are falling earlier and earlier – with devastating consequences for wildlife. One reason is…
Low water levels: Too little water – what that means for rivers
Status: 08/14/2022 4:49 p.m The scarcity of water in German rivers causes many problems. Sometimes ships can no longer sail. The consequences of low water for people, animals and plants…
Drought: Rivers under stress: Consequences of drought
drought Rivers under stress: Consequences of drought A cargo ship passes a rock on the Rhine. Due to the persistent dryness of midsummer, the water level in the Middle Rhine…
Environment: Low water in rivers can kill animals
environment Low water in rivers can kill animals The Rhine currently has little water – like here in Bonn. photo © Roberto Pfeil/dpa The low water levels of the Rhine…
In the water country – the most beautiful vacation spots on the German rivers and lakes
06.08.2022, 17:35 8 min reading time Cycling along the Oder, paddling on the Lahn or diving into a natural outdoor pool on the Great Eutin Lake: These are the favorite…