What the German government decides will have international repercussions. Either declare an emergency and borrow more money, or cut spending until something (probably) breaks?

When it comes to recycling, Kiel has pulled ahead of the crowd, with its ban on single-use items, plans for leftover meals, and innovative ideas for discarded human hair.

Prices in Germany are rising sharply, especially for energy, while inflation is also eating into wages. There are fears the cost-of-living crisis could shake the foundation of German society: The middle class.

One-off full reimbursement will be followed by subsidy scheme in spring to cap bills

“What we know about humpback whale song is amazing. They typically sing head down, tail up. Songs can last from five to thirty minutes. All of the males within a population will sing the same song.

“One of the most elaborate acoustic displays in the animal kingdom, but there is still so much we don’t know. And in particular, exactly why they sing.”

When I entered my neighborhood gym recently in the late afternoon, I couldn’t help but notice that the foyer and weight room were uncharacteristically darkened.

Usually, bright overhead fluorescent lights illuminate every nook and cranny of the place – including my own sweaty reflection in the full-length mirrors.

The Federal Network Agency warned that Germany could be faced with gas shortages this winter if consumption is not reduced by at least 20%. Instead, use jumped 10% last week, alarming experts.

Following the popularity of the €9 blanket rail and bus ticket in the summer months, Germany's state and regional governments are trying to come up with a successor that's permanent and more affordable.

At the Green Free School in Copenhagen, you're more likely to find pupils repairing a bicycle or doing urban farming than sitting in front of a blackboard. Could a different approach to learning spark a green transition?