Trees can stay despite leaves annoying neighbor: German court
People have to live with leaves falling from their neighbor's trees, a German court has ruled. But tree owners do have to stick to some regulations.…
German women pensioners receive 26% less than men
A new study shows that women pensioners in Germany can expect an average of 26% less in monthly payments than men. Women would need to save up to 2% of their annual…
A floating trash can fights plastic pollution
Two Australian surfers are on a mission to stop plastic pollution in the ocean. They've developed a floating trash can that filters and collects garbage that has made its way into the…
How the health care industry can reduce its climate footprint
Gary Cohen, founder and president at Health Care Without Harm, discusses the health care industry's contribution to climate change. He speaks with Bloomberg's Alix Steel on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas."…
Nile dam project: Talks stall between Egypt and Ethiopia
Egypt has accused Ethiopia of being "unfair" in talks over a massive dam project. The impasse has occurred due to technical aspects related to the filling and operating of the multi-billion dollar…
‘Sex Power Money’: Sara Pascoe explores the ‘Heterosexual Conundrum’
'Sex Power Money': Sara Pascoe explores the 'Heterosexual Conundrum'…
Greta Thunberg tells US lawmakers ‘listen to scientists’ on climate change
Speaking to the US Congress, the teenage climate activist has urged lawmakers to take action on the "existential crisis" of climate change. Thunberg criticized the US for being the "biggest carbon polluter"…
Dramatic rise in Germans relying on food banks
The number of people visiting food banks in Germany has increased by 10%. The non-profit Tafel organization is taking Germany to task for neglecting its most vulnerable and wasting massive amounts of…
Spain to hold a general election in November, PM Sanchez says
Spaniards are set to head to the polls for the fourth time in four years. Although there is still time to form a coalition government, Prime Minister Sanchez has said there will…
The Saudi women who are refusing to wear the abaya
The Saudi women who are refusing to wear the abaya…