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Not all disabilities in the workplace are recognizable, including cognitive disorders like dyslexia, ADHD or Asperger's syndrome. That's why it's important for affected employees to be able to talk openly about their condition. Three examples.Oleh DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

me energy is a startup from Brandenburg, near Berlin, that offers mobile fast charging stations. They use bioethanol, which is converted into electricity. You can use them to “fill up” your car if no charging station is available.Oleh DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

Going on vacation? For some, that means flying. But air travel drives climate change. Synthetic fuels could reduce CO2 emissions. What's the truth behind the aviation industry's sky-high promises?Oleh DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

Not all chips are created equal. No country can produce all of the types that are needed. Investments in Germany or the US will not change this, but at best reduce the dependence on Asian countries.Oleh DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

Northvolt is currently Europe’s largest homegrown EV battery manufacturer. It’s based Sweden, and its investors include BMW and VW. The battery giant is also planning a gigafactory in Germany.Oleh DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

Uganda’s gasoline prices are the highest they’ve been in 30 years — so it’s a good time to promote e-mobility. In Kampala, motorbike taxis are being converted to battery-electric models. They’re cheaper to operate and better for the environment.Oleh DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

Biao Xiang, a social anthropologist from China, is director at the Max Planck Institute for Ethnological Research. He admires the will to innovate in German society and sees hurdles for young Chinese academics when starting their careers.Oleh DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

Organic solar film made from hydrocarbons is flexible, environmentally friendly and easy to apply. The film consists of solar cells that can be applied almost anywhere — not just on roofs.Oleh DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

Sanctions are meant to end wars, weaken warmongers, prevent nuclear weapons manufacturing and transform dictatorships into democracies. But do they? And who do they hit hardest?Oleh DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

The European Union is considering whether to introduce the digital euro by 2026. It would work rather like Bitcoin, but without fees. And it would only be used for smaller payments. How would it work and what would it mean for cash?Oleh DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

Swedish-Ukrainian company Grain Alliance has found a new route for its grain exports via Slovakia. China is one of the main recipients, but Russia is blocking Ukrainian Black Sea ports and therefore maritime shipments.Oleh DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

Spain has raised its minimum wage in recent months, and put a cap on energy prices. But for many, the measures are still not enough as food prices remain high. And how are the wage hikes affecting the labor market?Oleh DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

More and more climate activists and political decisionmakers are calling for a reduction in global economic activity – or degrowth. Many believe it's the only way to save the planet. So, how would it work – and is it actually feasible?Oleh DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

Montenegro has gone into huge debt to build a highway on China's New Silk Road. What will happen if the country can't pay that money back? Even worse, the project has also created a slew of environmental problems.Oleh DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

San Francisco is experimenting with fully autonomous robotaxis, but is it too soon? Some focus on the mishaps, while others say that AI learns from its mistakes and self-driving cars could save lives in the long run.Oleh DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

Chinese e-cars are entering the market in Germany. They're cheaper and have a longer range, but they're not always of the same quality. Sales are still low, but could this change?Oleh DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

As demand for heat pumps grows, a number of companies are moving their manufacturing to eastern Europe. Vaillant is building a mega factory in Slovakia, but is also maintaining production sites in Germany.Oleh DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

Building solar farms and wind parks is one thing. Plugging them into the grid is another. How does our power system need to change to cope with more renewables?Oleh DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

An abundance of renewable energy projects are being planned and implemented in Texas. But wind and solar energy in the Lone Star State are increasingly facing resistance from the population and members of the Republican Party.Oleh DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

Using animal waste like pig fat in aviation fuel was long regarded as a key to reducing emissions in Europe. But now, other industries are voicing concern that there isn’t enough pig fat to go around.Oleh DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

India's economic rise seems inevitable. It’s on track to having the world’s third largest economy by 2030, and could eventually surpass the United States and China too. It might seem far-fetched now, but the facts speak for themselves.Oleh DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

India has sent an unmanned rocket into space. It was launched from near the Indian metropolis of Chennai, and is meant to land on the south side of the moon. The goal of the mission is to deploy a space vehicle there.Oleh DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

Germany lacks skilled workers. Experts say that 1.5 million immigrants are needed each year to maintain the labor force. But what has to change to make migrants want to come to Germany?Oleh DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

Is hydrogen a suitable drive technology? Major German auto supplier, Mahle, believes that the hydrogen engine is ready for series production in agricultural machinery and trucks. But when it comes to cars, many experts are pessimistic. We take a look.Oleh DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

Energy can be generated not only with wind and solar plants - but also unconventionally: such as by dancing in a club, going for a walk or using subway turnstiles. We present some of the most unusual methods.Oleh DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

Europe's biggest greenhouse is the size of 80 soccer fields. A technical organism, but does it also make ecological sense? Plants illuminated with LEDs, heated with waste wood, irrigated with rainwater. Everything is coordinated.Oleh DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

A Leipzig start-up wants to use microbubbles to filter microplastics out of water before they flow into the sea via rivers - which carry 80% of microplastics to the oceans. What can the new technology do?Oleh DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

Chinese companies are pushing deeper into the global EV market. Now the US wants to supercharge production -- on its own terms. They’re aiming to increase production and rely on their own supply chains, keeping China outside looking in. Will it work?Oleh DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

Beck's Brewery has brought a fully AI-generated beer called “Autonomous” to market. Recipe, brewing process, design, packaging, marketing: Artificial intelligence created it all. A real marketing coup?Oleh DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

Europe's biggest returns warehouse is in Westphalia: 100,000 square meters full of packages. Germans aren't just the runner-up world champions in online shopping. They also send a lot back. A problem for online sellers -- and the environment.Oleh DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

In Heidelberg, Europe's biggest 3D-printed building is under construction: using additive concrete. The pros: fewer workers are needed and the procedure is supposed to be more climate friendly. Are 3D printers the construction workers of the future?Oleh DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

Phosphorus is a key component of fertilizers, but the raw material has a finite source, and scientists are worried we're squandering what's already there. How can we prevent a shortage — and what does our pee have to do with it?Oleh DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

In Rwanda, the startup Zipline uses drones to deliver blood and essential medicines to rural hospitals. The service can help save lives.Oleh DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, attracting more and more attention from investors as an alternative to China. German companies are increasingly active in the country.Oleh DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

Originally from the UK, Founder Zoe Smith created Mexico City based BE School when she saw a gap in the market for English Programs that were based specifically on growing Business Skills and Confidence for Mexican Professionals. BE School works with dozens of International corporations with customized courses tailored for individual and industry n…

In 2007, Sakurako Oshima set up her own company specialising in English education for adults. Her mission is to provide powerful support to as many people as possible through lessons, consulting, coaching, and books in order to achieve the respective goals of various people who need English, such as those who use English for work, those who want to…

After nearly 30 years of intensive experience in every aspect of test preparation, Mike Bergin knows what works in tutoring and what doesn’t. A nationally recognized leader in education, Mike founded Chariot Learning in 2009 to deliver on the promise of what truly transformative individualized education can and should be. Besides overseeing Chariot…

The world cup football tournament is big business. This year’s event in Qatar in November is no exception. In this podcast, Kieran Maguire, football finance lecturer at the University of Liverpool, and author of The Price of Football, looks at what’s at stake and for the tournament’s organisers as well as for football clubs and investors more broad…

Jarrad Merlo is the principal consultant of Nouns n' Verbs.com where he helps schools, publishers and companies digitise their language learning and testing products, content, assessment, media, marketing, teaching and strategy. He co-founded and spent the last ten years building an EdTech company called E2 that specialises in B2C and B2B high-stak…

Nicola Prentis started off in ELT as a teacher, bouncing around the world wherever she most wanted to go at the time: Czech Republic, Turkey, Australia, Spain, Thailand. She started writing EFL materials as a way to transition into working from her sofa and settled in Spain around 2012. Once she realised she could sell ideas to magazines, she branc…

Jeff Johnson made the break into online teaching almost 2 years years ago and hasn't looked back since. By using his experience in education and aptitude for strategic planning, Jeff has carved out a thriving business within 2 years by being focused, measured, patient and on message with his offering. Jeff has hired a teacher recently, and is seein…

John Hayes is the creator of MyCoolClass Co-operative, a UK based learning platform cooperative owned collectively by its members. He is former private detective from California and has been living in Poland for the past 6 years teaching English online and at language schools. John has traveled to 32 countries and has a background in activism, comm…

Jane Dancaster is currently Managing Director of Wimbledon School of English (one of the UK’s top English language schools). She started her EFL career as a teacher 35 years ago and has worked in English language teaching and management both overseas and in the UK in a variety of organisations ranging from a co-operative school to a well-known grou…

Today's guest is Dorothy Zemach. Dorothy and I chat about her career, self-publishing, and running a successful publishing company. She also, give tips, advice, and encouragement to those who might want to write and publish an ELT book Dorothy Zemach taught ESL and other foreign languages for over 20 years, in Asia, Africa, and the US. She holds an…

Alex Asher is the CEO of Learncube. Originally from New Zealand and now living in London, Alex has successfully steered learn cube to the successful company it is today. We chat about Alex's life as an entrepreneur. In the chat he reflects on an initial business failure and the lessons he has learned from the experience. We also cover the important…

Rob Lally helps B2B consultants and service providers get more leads through LinkedIn. We sat down and had a chat about Rob's business and how best to use LinkedIn to improve your profile, build your brand, and ultimately bring in more business. "If you are looking to grow your business with great quality leads, Rob is the man to go." - Syed Saiful…

Jason R Levine an English language specialist for young learners and adults He runs workshops for teachers and shows for students worldwide. Best know as Fluency MC Jason has clocked up millions of views worldwide for his YouTube videos that help English learners tackle the often-tedious parts of learning the language through rap. A non-exhaustive …

Lindsay is an education technology (Edtech) entrepreneur in the field of ESL (English as a Second Language) as well as a teacher who strives to help clients reach their communication goals in order to achieve their dreams. As the producer and co-host of the award-winning All Ears English Podcast, Lindsay has built a digital brand that inspires stud…

Rachel Baker is the founder and owner of Merciful Mornings, LLC, a wife, mom of two kids, and lifelong teacher. She has persevered through many difficult struggles, and it fills her cup to help others who are working through similar situations. Her BA and M.Ed. in early childhood special education have allowed her to work as a developmental therapi…

Korinne is the founder of KAIE Marketing (korinnealgie.com), an international education marketing consultancy and Co-founder of the Education Marketing Collective, a membership platform providing digital skills training and support to education professionals. Korinne has over 20 years in international education and, having been an exchange student …