Young refugees in Syria who have to go scavenging instead of attending school. Is algae a secret weapon in the fight against climate change? Plus: how a Nigerian student wants to tackle her country's environmental problems.
Saying no to nuclear power - Germany's phaseout nears completion. Plus: Fair trade in coffee - farmers in Mexico prioritize quality over mass production. And: Because of slumlords - tenants in Nairobi face violent eviction.
A theater group in Kenya is raising awareness of climate change and helping communities find solutions. Does the answer to our energy problem lie in the power of the seas? Healthy and happy to an advanced age: What is the secret to a long and healthy life?
In Chile, water is privatized, which has an especially negative impact on the poor. Plus: Oil exploration in Namibia threatens the Okavango Delta. And: A plastic substitute made from coffee! How does it work?
Economic interests are often pursued at the expense of the world's poor. Global 3000 reports on the Asian migrants picking fruit in Portugal; Indonesia's single sachet packaging problem, and a Brazilian startup which enables online trading in the favelas.