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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.

Violence among Arab Israelis: What are the causes? Hated and hunted: Namibia's hyenas. What to do about climate change? Communal ideas from El Salvador.

How monsoon forecasting is helping Indian farmers to boost their harvests. Can CO2 capture save the climate? An agricultural scientist in Ghana shows farmers how to grow organic sugarcane. Plus: sustainable fishing in Tunisia.

The seagrass meadows of the Maledives help to protect the islands and act as carbon sinks. How much can individuals do for the climate? Chile is planning to store solar energy in disused coal-fired plants.

Chinese trade sanctions hurt Australian farmers. Russia holds 'Green Lessons' to promote recycling. A young Brazilian woman gains internet fame cleaning graves.

Hoping for riches: oil reserves have been found off the coast of Guyana. Closed trails: nomads in Turkey. Better living: sustainable construction in Rio. Kenya bush fires: wildlife migration under threat.