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Heavy rain: China puts 15 provinces on alert

Heavy rainfall events are also increasing in China. The second flood this year is already threatening the Yangtze. 15 provinces have been put on high alert following heavy rainfall.

By Christiane Kuehl

Interview

'EU payments should be linked to soil conservation'

Healthy soils are essential for the climate, climate adaptation and food security. The demand is high: International climate action alone would require around three times the area of the EU. Expert Larissa Stiem-Bhatia explains how soils can be better protected and interests balanced.

By Alexandra Endres

Flood expert: What Germany can learn from the Netherlands

It was a stroke of luck that the floodwaters rose so slowly this winter, says expert Daniel Bachmann. This gave the disaster management team time to respond. He also explains what needs to change so that Germany is better prepared for floods and droughts. And what Germany can learn from the Netherlands.

By Alexandra Endres