Die Macht und ihr Preis - Die Akte VW

Despite the efforts made in recent decades to protect wildlife, the loss of biodiversity in Europe remains alarming. What can be done to protect it? While some advocate "letting nature take its course", the work of numerous ecologists and researchers runs counter to preconceived ideas: according to them, the protection of endangered species often requires, on the contrary, human intervention - provided that it is reasoned and respectful of the environment. Leaving land uncultivated can be counterproductive - as in the case of the Chizé forest in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France, where the cessation of tree-cutting has led to the flight of several snake species that previously thrived there.

Arten schützen - aber wie? Ein neuer Masterplan für die Natur

Why did Pope Pius XII, in power from 1939 to 1958, remain silent in the face of the Nazi extermination of the Jews? Faced with accusations of complacency, his successor Francis opened the Vatican archives in 2020.