ARTE Europe Weekly

Climate change could get dramatically worse if certain tipping points are reached.

Can past changes in our climate tell us more about the environmental crises we are facing today?

Climate change is putting pressure on mountain tourism across Europe.

In 2024, India experienced the longest heatwave in its history with temperatures soared to over 50°C.

As the world heats up, cities around the world are responding to the challenges of climate change with fresh ideas.

Northern Sweden is pioneering green hydrogen steel production, a project closely watched across Europe.

Too much or too little water: signs of climate change are causing problems in Hungary.

Member states threatened by wildfires can currently call on the EU's civil protection mechanism. But could a united EU firefighting force be created in future?

Bolivia's second largest lake, has recently dried up, leaving behind a salt desert where Lake Poopó once was.

As wildfires in California become more widespread and fierce every year, the state fire department is adapting its strategy: deliberately setting fire to sections of bush as they fight fire with fire.

Satellite images of Hurricane Otis racked up 16 million views on social media. Why is exteme weather imagery so popular?

What lessons are being learnt in Canada from the devastating forest fires of Québec in summer 2023?

New forests in New Zealand, planted to absorb greenhouse gases come with unexpected environmental problems.

A crucial dilemma for Greenland: Mine their rich natural resources or concentrate on agriculture?

Svalbard lies halfway between Norway and the North Pole and has more polar bears than human inhabitants. This starkly beautiful land is on the frontline of climate change with dramatic and visible changes over the last decade making it the fastest warming place on earth.

China and the Netherlands are especially at risk. How can coastal communities adapt to the threat of rising sea levels?

Skiing began as a means of survival in prehistory, only becoming synonymous with glamour and leisure in modern times.

Climate change could get dramatically worse if certain tipping points are reached.

Hundreds invested their savings into Swiss gold and were disappointed. Were did the gold go?

Is it possible for us to spend less time asleep and enjoy extra waking years for leisure and work?

Nowadays it seems normal to rate a hairdresser, an Uber driver, or a hotel room. We take a closer look at online rating.

In Brussels, the Commission is hoping for a fresh start in relations with Hungary.

Bulgarian ex-president Rumen Radev won an absolute majority in snap elections on19 April. But who is he?

A surge in deepfake pornography is causing alarm across Europe, and the law is struggling to keep up.

The war in the Middle East is turning into a global oil crisis and fuel costs in Europe are soaring.

How can we have more fulfilling sex? Ronja von Rönne meets couples and singles who have reinvented their sexuality.

From queer cake sitting to sex positive tasting evenings, Tracks finds out about food and sexuality.

How can we age well? Ronja von Rönne trys to find out by talking to chimney sweep Norbert Skrobek, who is close to retirement and Monika Gutte who defies age with a zest for life

Prince was a diamond with many facets

A performance of Khatchaturian’s virtuosic violin concerto and Stravinsky’s ground-breaking The Rite of Spring.

Paris city hall is pursuing a green traffic policy: Less cars, more bicycles. But not everybody is pleased.

They are reclaiming their bodies and freely expressing their sexuality: A focus on sex positive popstars in contemporary culture.

When Lolo's father is diagnosed with cancer, everything goes off the rails in this darkly funny story of family infighting.

In Brussels, the Commission is hoping for a fresh start in relations with Hungary.