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In more than 100 fascinating features, DW-TV, Germany\'s international broadcaster, showcases people and projects whose innovative ideas are helping combat global warming - from Thailand to Honduras, Jordan, India and Laos. A multinational team of authors, researchers, TV and online reporters is working on a multi-media presentation of the projects. The result is GLOBAL IDEAS. The online platform offers video content as well as background information on the topics.

The featured climate projects are \"Best Practice\" models - ideas that help make a difference and inspire others to do likewise. The focus is on developing and newly industrialized countries. GLOBAL IDEAS is supported by the German environment ministry as part of the International Climate Initiative.

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Soccer Stadiums Help Fight Climate Change in Brazil

Brazil is a solar energy pioneer in Latin America. The country’s biggest photovoltaic facility is a unique one: it generates 600 MWh, but unlike other solar plants, it’s located on top of the Estádio de Pituaçu, a football stadium in Salvador de Bahia. The facility produces more electricity than the stadium actually consumes, and it... Keep reading

Soccer Stadiums Help Fight Climate Change in Brazil

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