Escaped horses paralyze train line near Bautzen
They galloped across roads, tracks and through the town: almost 20 horses kept the police, motorists and rail passengers on their toes near Bautzen.
Sustainability and environmental protection in Saxony
The latest news on climate protection, the environment, sustainability and climate change in Saxony and around the world.
Take your foot off the gas: frogs and toads on the move
After the winter, many amphibians are now making their way back to their spawning waters. Animal lovers are active in many places to ensure that the migration does not end on the road asphalt.
Another road blockade for climate protection in Dresden
In Dresden, the climate protection concept is on the brink of collapse. This is because there is resistance from individual parliamentary groups in the city council. The campaigns for a heating turnaround continue.
Rare pond bat discovered in Saxon Switzerland
Good news from the national park in eastern Saxony: experts have observed a rare species of bat.
Sunny days: bees start the new season
The mild spring weather is keeping Saxony's bees busy: they are flying out again and collecting pollen as food for their offspring. The next generation is already waiting in the wings.
No mouth robbery: police hunt organized wild garlic thieves
They travel from all over Germany, comb through Leipzig's forests and pluck wild garlic bulbs en masse. The alluvial forest ecosystem in particular is severely disturbed. The police are alarmed.
The greener beer bottle comes from Freiberg
Brown bottles protect beer and medicines from light, but their production has a negative impact on the climate. A team from TU Bergakademie Freiberg has proven in the laboratory that amber glass can also be produced using electricity instead of natural gas. 86 percent less CO₂ would be possible. How this works and what the trick is with the "cold lid" on the red-hot melt.
Associations call for the preservation of biodiversity in Leipzig
Leipzig should be a "municipality of biodiversity". This is what environmental organizations have in mind. However, construction projects are increasingly restricting habitats for plants and animals.
Experts shed light on the wonderful world of ground beetles
Ground beetles (Carabidae) are considered indicators of environmental change. This is another reason why researchers are fascinated by them. A meeting of experts is now taking place in Dresden.
Fish are getting smaller - and that changes everything
Large predatory fish are becoming rarer, while smaller species dominate. This has consequences for entire ecosystems. Researchers at iDiv Leipzig have analyzed data from almost 15,000 fish communities over decades. Their findings: food webs in oceans and rivers are changing worldwide, even where the number of species remains the same. Why this can pose a threat to bodies of water and what scientists are now calling for.
Hubert and Staller tomcats reunited after theft
The Birman tomcats Hubert and Staller formed a close-knit team in the Allgäu region - until the owner's neighbors moved and Staller disappeared without a trace. Then the police intervened.
Arrival of the messengers of happiness: The first storks are back
Even if the "runways" in many places in Germany are white and slippery these days due to snow: For the storks, the return to their home breeding grounds has long since begun.
Butterflies on Facebook - and research benefits
Vacation photos of colorful butterflies are not just beautiful memories - they can advance real science. Researchers from Leipzig and Jena have shown how images from social networks can help us understand the decline in biodiversity. Their result: surprisingly good.
Diversity slows down foreign plants
Two billion people live in arid regions. Researchers from Leipzig have now investigated the conditions under which non-native plants spread around the world. Their findings: heavy grazing and nutrient-rich soils favor the invaders. A high diversity of species protects against this.
Wild garlic thieves caught in the Leipzig region
Wild garlic thieves are already out and about in the forests again. How the police are trying to combat the phenomenon.
Drones reveal hidden particulate matter over large cities
Ground measuring stations only show part of the air pollution. An international study with Leipzig's participation proves this: At an altitude of 100 meters, particulate matter pollution can be 60 percent higher. Drones with inexpensive sensors help to close this knowledge gap and improve predictions.
Upper Lusatian heath and pond landscape grows
With the expansion of the biosphere reserve, the area now covers 32,000 hectares - plus areas in the post-mining landscape of six municipalities.
Leipzig Zoo mourns the loss of female koala Mandie
The female koala Mandie had been living at Leipzig Zoo since 2019 and successfully raised a cub. Now the animal has been euthanized.
BUND launches project on lynx in Saxony
The lynx is once again a native forest dweller in Saxony - at least in the western Ore Mountains. The reintroduction of the predator is to be accompanied by an educational project.
African swine fever eradicated in Saxony
After 2,398 cases and 830 kilometers of protective fencing, there is no longer any evidence of African swine fever in Saxony. After five and a half years, ASF is considered eradicated. What's behind the feat.
Eco-mobiles come to Saxony for nationwide meeting
Nature can also come on wheels - in the Umweltmobiles. The mobile laboratories from all over Germany are now meeting in Naunhof near Leipzig. The aim is to make biodiversity tangible.
Conservationists: road salt in winter damages trees in summer
Drought stress, compacted soils, road salt: why urban trees in Saxony are struggling more and more - and how targeted watering can be a real tree saver.
Instead of plastic waste: compostable rapid tests made from bioplastics
Millions of tons of plastic waste from rapid tests - is that necessary? HTW Dresden says no and is developing tests made from biodegradable material. The plastic is made from plant starch and composts in 90 days. Researchers in Saxony want to create a sustainable alternative for medical diagnostics.
Dangerous legacy of the gold mines
Every day, dust from huge spoil tips blows into the residential areas around Johannesburg in South Africa. What many people don't know: It contains uranium. Researchers from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf have investigated the extent to which children living near old gold mines are exposed. The hair analyses show clear differences to children from areas without mining.
Koala offspring at Leipzig Zoo is called Inala
More than 3,000 names were suggested for the koala cub at Leipzig Zoo. Now it has been decided: the little female is called Inala - and according to the keepers, she is developing magnificently.
Nature conservation project for warm habitats in the Elbe Valley
Reptiles such as sand lizards and smooth snakes as well as rare butterfly species live in the so-called dry and warm sections of the Elbe Valley. These areas are now to be protected even better.
Lithium mining in the Ore Mountains: two projects, many hurdles
The Czech Republic relies on state subsidies for lithium mining, while Saxony is still waiting for a clear signal from Brussels. What obstacles and opportunities are there for projects in the region?
Lithium mining in the Ore Mountains: two projects, many hurdles
The Czech Republic relies on state subsidies for lithium mining, while Saxony is still waiting for a clear signal from Brussels. What obstacles and opportunities are there for projects in the region?
Winter census: fewer birds in Saxony's gardens
The Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union reports a significant decline in sparrow species. This not only affects Saxony, but also reflects a nationwide trend.