Blasts ring out as forest fire rages in Berlin's Grunewald
A huge fire broke out early on Thursday in a popular forest in western Berlin following an explosion in a police munitions storage site, sending plumes of smoke into the skies and setting off intermittent explosions.
How 2022 compares to Europe's hottest summers
In just over two decades, Europe has experienced its five hottest summers since 1500. As temperatures rise above 40C across Europe this week here's a look at the history of recent heatwaves that have hit the continent.
More floods, droughts and heatwaves: How climate change will impact Germany
As the anniversary of the devastating floods in western Germany approaches, we spoke to a climate expert to find out how global warming is impacting the weather in Germany, and if we can expect more extreme weather events in future.
Why it's a bad year for Germany's Alpine glaciers
Germany's glaciers could melt rapidly this year due to mild temperatures and little snow, experts say.
German climate activists hit back at Scholz's 'Nazi' comparison
Prominent activists in Germany have responded with fury after Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) appeared to link climate protesters with Nazis.
German farmer sues Volkswagen over CO2 emissions
A German court on Friday began hearing a case against the Volkswagen group brought by a farmer who claims the pollution caused by the automotive giant is infringing on his rights.
How climate change is threatening Germany's forests
In the past three years, Germany has lost thousands of hectares of forest due to the ever warmer and drier climate. There are calls for new funding to help forest owners adapt to new conditions.
EXPLAINED: How the climate crisis is hitting Europe hard
From deadly wildfires to catastrophic floods, Europe is seeing the impact of the climate crisis with episodes of extreme weather only likely to increase in the coming years as average temperatures rise.