The World in Images

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

The 2015 Paris Climate Agreement created a political and legal framework for definitively limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees.

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

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?

 On 13 January 2018, Hawaiian citizens were suddenly confronted by a real nuclear danger, one that we all currently face, but rarely acknowledge.

Many people using Google maps to navigate urban spaces. But what if we could reinvent maps to show us more than just the fastest route from A to B? 

 Twist meets the singular people who dive into dange,r be they artists, scientists, climbers or photojournalists.

Citizens of North Korea trying to flee the country risk their lives as China hunts them down.

An obsolete communication pylon in the middle of the Belgian countryside. Why is it worth its weight in gold?

NASA images reveal that Africa is a global wildfire hotspot.

Hybrid warfare and new technologies are putting intelligence services under serious pressure worldwide.

A look back at the Jeffrey Epstein's life and how the Epstein Files are exposing corruption at the highest level.

The UN is in crisis as its Special Rapporteur accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza. Will Palestine be its downfall?

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.

Using the latest technology, researchers are discovering the bright colours of ancient Greek art and architecture.  

Was everything better in the past? Twist meets nostalgia enthusiasts to find out.

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

Opened in 1932, the art deco cinema is a major venue for film premieres with its huge auditorium.

Jazz pianist Brad Mehldau and the Frankfurt Radio Big Band perform at Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie.

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

Hybrid warfare and new technologies are putting intelligence services under serious pressure worldwide.

How can we communicate without internet and 5G? Tracks meets fans of off grid communication in London, Barcelona, and Bologna.