The demise of bee colonies around the world has sparked fears about how humans will survive without these invaluable insect pollinators. In Germany, amateur apiarists, start-ups, researchers, and farmers are banding together via online platforms to help hives thrive in spite of climate change.

We need bees. Without those little black and yellow bugs, our food system would collapse. German chain Aldi Süd has become the first supermarket to make it a requirement for suppliers in Germany to phase out toxins that are harmful to bees, leading others to implement similar changes.

From escalating rents to pressure from local authorities, nightlife venues across the UK are facing an onslaught of obstacles. Yet clubs remain important in the rites of passage for young Britons and help to cultivate new musical talents. So, how can these establishments be saved from closure?

Stress is in high supply across urban areas, but the same can’t be said for space. As pressures mount, it’s pushing some people – Gen Yers in particular – to seek greener pastures. Many young Americans and Germans are combating the claustrophobia of concrete jungles by heading out to the countryside, setting up in towns with more space, more community, and a sense of being at one with nature.