At more than 500 meters, Ulrichstein is the town in the state of Hessen with the highest elevation and, thus, an ideal location for harnessing the wind. Satisfying Germany's demand for energy in the new energy economy is the subject of this informative clip from the highland region of Vogelsberg. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Over two hundred young people campaigned for sustainability at the first Youth Forum 2010 in Hessen. The on-the-spot actions were the highlight here, such as the Contra-Plastic Bag action, where the youths approach passers-by and offer them cloth bags in exchange for their plastic bags.

The UNESCO World Heritage site Messel Pit is one of the excavation sites that yields the largest number of fossils worldwide. Professors as well as students split the slate in order to find well preserved fossils.

A tiny urban nook yields an enormous amount of living and working space, winning environmental awards to boot.

Let's explore the concept of a single-family passive house: is a future without residential dependence on fossil fuels possible?

Using unusual tactics, The World Wildlife Found WWF in Frankfurt calls attention to threats to the Indonesian rain forest.

In 2008, the project “Two paths, one destination” was inaugurated at Wallnau, a water bird sanctuary on the island of Fehmarn.
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The allure of the Feldberg Lakes with their clear, fresh water was described many years ago by the writer Hans Fallada. In the last part of this series, you can see how professional conservationists and volunteers are helping to preserve these impressive waters.

The condition of the aquatic habitat is checked at regular intervals by conservationists and some interesting discoveries have already been made. Meanwhile, the ospreys are gradually training their young to become independent.

The meadows around the Feldberg Lakes are home to an enormous variety of floral and fauna. While deer, foxes, and hares live on land, predatory and non-predatory fish can be found underwater, where the natural balance is being threatened by anglers.

A few very special insect species can be found around the Feldberg Lakes. Otters and other water creatures also live here, and the full moon seems to have a special effect on them.

This part is about the offspring of the various inhabitants of the Feldberg lakes. How do the parents behave after the mating season? How dangerous is life for the various species, and how do they protect themselves?

In this segment, we get to know other creatures living in the Feldberg lakes and learn who the "grandmother" is.

The Feldberg Lakes are a veritable paradise for various species of eagle. In this video, we meet the kings of the skies as they engage in courtship displays, hunting, and nest building.

The Feldberg lakes are home to mysterious creatures that look like plants and can only be found in an unspoiled habitat. Get to know these exciting organisms, some of which truly fascinate scientists.