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Light Pollution

Night-time satellite images of the Earth show a sea of light that stretches across populated areas around the globe. The electric light-bulb has come to represent economic prosperity and the advance of modern technology. But too much light can have a negative effect on the health of both humans and animals -- and scientists are warning of the dangers of light pollution.

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  • 26.11.2016 | 19:15 on DW‎
  • 27.11.2016 | 01:15 on DW‎
  • 27.11.2016 | 07:15 on DW‎
  • 27.11.2016 | 15:15 on DW‎
  • 28.11.2016 | 05:15 on DW‎
  • 27.11.2016 | 09:15 on DW (Amerika)‎

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Dear Christ Child...

Every year before Christmas the Bavarian town of Himmelstadt - the name literally means ‘heaven’s city’ - receives over 80,000 letters from children with their Christmas wishes. Often these wishes sound funny at first, but when read more closely, they make you think. There’s a story behind every letter.

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  • 27.11.2016 | 19:15 on DW‎
  • 28.11.2016 | 01:15 on DW‎
  • 28.11.2016 | 15:15 on DW‎
  • 30.11.2016 | 05:15 on DW‎
  • 08.12.2016 | 03:15 on DW‎
  • 11.12.2016 | 09:15 on DW‎
  • 28.11.2016 | 09:15 on DW (Amerika)‎
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Our weekly half-hour program delivers in-depth reporting on topical political issues and newsworthy events. Revealing the story behind the stories. 

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Treasures of the World

Explore unique natural and cultural sites the world over: fascinating places, legendary cities and extraordinary natural landscapes that UNESCO has declared part of the Heritage of Mankind. 

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