German coal plants vital for electricity supply, importers say
Germany's power plants run on hard coal remain an important back up to guarantee supply when volatile wind and solar power ...
2 people have died and 20 injured in snow and ice storm in northern France
Authorities in northern France say two people have died and 20 others are injured from a cold snap bringing snow and ice ...
Germans turn to balcony solar panels to save money
As snowflakes gently settled on his balcony solar panels on a cold winter's day, Berliner Jens Sax checked his smartphone to ...
Germans participate in tradition of tossing their Christmas trees
The tree-throwing event is derived from the Scandinavian tradition called "Knutfest.” "Gold Shaw Farm is a dream in the making, nestled in Peacham, VT. Founded in 2016 by Morgan and Allison Gold, this ...
California has a palm tree problem
LA planted thousands of palm trees before hosting the 1932 Olympics. Now they're approaching the end of their lifespans.
It’s Christmas for the elephants as unsold trees are fed to the animals at Berlin Zoo
BERLIN (AP) — For the elephants and others at the Berlin Zoo, it’s finally time to unwrap their Christmas presents.
Old Christmas trees give Berlin Zoo's animals a tasty start to 2025
Animals at Berlin Zoo enjoy snacking on old Christmas trees as a special delicacy:: Berlin, Germany:: January 3, 2025For the animals the trees are a special delicacy and treat as they are only ...