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Growing smarter: How farmers can help fix Europe’s broken water cycle
In partnership with The European Commission
Every year, 30% of the EU faces water shortages, while fewer than 40% of watercourses are in good or very good ecological condition. Agriculture is both a victim of and a contributor to the EU’s broken water cycle — which the Union has pledged to repair.
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Water-efficient farming: 5 tips to save a drop (and how the EU can help)
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In southern EU countries such as Greece, Spain and Italy, most freshwater goes to agriculture — and droughts are becoming increasingly common. Here are five concrete ways to make irrigation smarter, and how Europe is supporting this transition.
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How do you create a truly green city?
In partnership with The European Commission
How green is your city? With the title of European Green Capital 2027 soon to be awarded, The Road to Green takes you to Lisbon, Portugal and Lahti, Finland to discover urban solutions to our environmental challenges.
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Permeable soils and giant tunnels: Lisbon is becoming a ‘sponge city’
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Lisbon has invested €250 million in a major drainage plan that combines large-scale infrastructure with green solutions to reduce flood risks and position the city as a European leader in climate resilience.
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Stopping pollution at source: Can we turn off the plastic tap?
In partnership with The European Commission
Faced with the explosion of plastic consumption, scientists and institutions are warning: recycling will not be enough. Reducing andalternative options are needed to tackle plastic pollution, with plastics now present everywhere in the environment and even in our bodies.
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Plastic-free holidays in Croatia: the destinations setting an example
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With its turquoise waters and picturesque villages, the Croatian coast attracts millions of tourists every summer. But this authentic beauty is under threat from massive plastic pollution. Several towns and islands are taking action to limit its impact.
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Is honey beekeeping doing more harm than good for other pollinators?
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As managed honeybee hives multiply, wild bees and butterflies are disappearing. Since honeybees are not endangered, is beekeeping responsible for the decline of other bees?
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The Great Bulgarian Vulture Return: Europe turns over a new leaf after centuries of bird persecution
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Thanks to significant reintroduction efforts, Europe is one of the few places in the world where vulture populations are increasing. But human activities are making this recovery fragile.
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“It’s like a miracle”: the emotional reintroduction of the Bearded Vulture in Bulgaria
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Half a century after its extinction, Bulgaria celebrated the reintroduction of one of Europe’s rarest birds of prey — the Bearded Vulture. This is seen as a stepping stone to reconnecting them across Europe, and to other continents.
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Trash is cash: ‘urban mining’ for strategic metals in your neighbourhood
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Does the future of Europe lie in your old smartphone? Europe lacks raw materials, yet it is one of the largest product markets in the world. The EU wants to reduce its dependence on imports by tapping into the circular economy.
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Circular Economy Act: what are the European Commission's tools to get the economics right?
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The Circular Economy Act, expected at the end of 2026, will provide for the revision of several European instruments to make circular models more competitive on the international scene.
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Can we balance industry growth and a healthy environment?
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Since 2007, European industry has reduced its emissions of harmful pollutants into the air and water by between 40% and 75%, according to data from the European Environment Agency. The EU now wants to go further towards a clean and competitive industry.
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Coal or cool? Poland's energy sector in industrial transition mode
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Poland's energy sector has significantly reduced emissions of harmful pollutants in recent years. But after the revision of the EU Industrial Emissions Directive, the country is still heavily relying on combustion plants.
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No rain, no gain? Countries join forces to tackle water scarcity
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With half of the world's population already facing water scarcity, countries are joining forces to tackle the global crisis. We visited Jordan and Cyprus, two countries facing water challenges, where various solutions are being implemented.
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The EU backs Jordan's major plans to tackle water scarcity
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The Road to Green takes you to Jordan, where the European Union, the European Investment Bank and development agencies are playing a crucial role in supporting one of the most water-deprived countries in the world towards water resilience.
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Invasive alien species: Can Europe win the battle?
In partnership with The European Commission
Have you ever been stung by a tiger mosquito, or worse, an Asian hornet? It is estimated that around 14,000 alien species are present in Europe, introduced either accidentally or deliberately. Approximately one in ten is considered invasive.
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Silencing the guns, not the birds: the EU and Colombia on a mission to make 'Peace with nature'
In partnership with The European Commission
In this episode of The Road to Green, we travel to Colombia, host of the COP16 conference on biodiversity and Europe's partner in efforts to bring about peace and restore nature.
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‘Guardians of Nature’: Indigenous peoples, key players in protecting biodiversity
In partnership with The European Commission
At the COP16 conference in Cali, there was a vote in favour of strengthening the status of Indigenous and local communities in future United Nations negotiations about biodiversity. This is why the European Commission lent its support to this initiative.
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How is the European Union combating greenwashing?
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New EU measures to combat 'greenwashing' are aiming to challenge companies promoting so-called sustainable products. In this episode of The Road to Green we travel across Europe to find out more about the labelling changes coming to a supermarket near you.
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War on waste: how the EU is tackling illegal shipments to developing countries
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Every year Europe exports millions of tonnes of waste to developing countries, and not all of it legally. Cyril Fourneris explores EU efforts to combat the illicit waste trade and initiatives to make better use of it in Europe.
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EU's OLAF and national customs agencies join forces in Illegal waste crackdown
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In the port of Genoa, the Italian Customs and the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) are stressing the importance of international cooperation in the fight against illegal waste trafficking.
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Teenage dreams: Meet the next generation of climate activists
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In this episode of the Road to Green, Euronews reporter Cyril Fourneris travels to Catalonia, Spain, to meet the civilians doing their part for the environment and encouraging others to do the same.
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The Ivory Coast’s path to deforestation-free cocoa
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Euronews Reporter Cyril Fourneris travels to the Ivory Coast, the Netherlands and Brussels to follow the cocoa supply chain and learn how sustainable and exploration-free chocolate is better for the planet and the livelihoods of producers.
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Are concerns about the EU's new regulation on deforestation justified?
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While many view the new EU law on deforestation as a milestone, others have raised questions. In this explainer, we take a look at what's in the law and what the biggest concerns are.
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How is Europe tackling its throwaway culture?
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In this episode of The Road to Green, our reporter Cyril Fourneris travels to Amsterdam and Luxembourg to speak to the entrepreneurs and researchers on the frontline of Europe's fight against e-waste.
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'Replacing is the norm': How hard is it to repair your smartphone?
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As Europe looks to change its throw-away culture and cut down on e-waste, we spoke to Bas Flipsen, a Professor of Industrial Design Engineering at TU Delft in the Netherlands about what it takes to fix your smartphone.
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Tackling air pollution means 'changing our systems', says expert
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Our modes of transport, our food and our energy must change drastically, according to an expert from the European Environment Agency, as Europe looks to tackle the scourge of air pollution.
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Removing dams and restoring rivers: The keys to preserving our future
In partnership with The European Commission
With over one million dams in Europe, our rivers have become too fragmented. Most dams are essential for society but many are abandoned. However, a movement is underway, aiming to remove the remnants of the last century, improve water quality and halt the collapse of biodiversity.
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How can removing dams help improve river health?
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Europe is facing extreme weather patterns due to the climate crisis. With high temperatures, low rainfall and significant human activity impacting our natural environment: how is taking down Dams beneficial for both local ecosystems and populations?
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Changing the way we farm: Good for people and good for the planet
In partnership with The European Commission
How can we change our farming practices to restore nature, while being able to guarantee our food security? That's what we'll be looking at in this episode of Road to Green.
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Rethinking how we farm for ourselves and our planet
In partnership with The European Commission
Our current food systems may be highly efficient, but they are not sustainable. Here we meet Christian Huyghe, Scientifc Director Of Agriculture, Inrae, to hear his views on how we must change our farming systems.
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The Road to Green meets Vinted, fashion bloggers and ancient recyclers
In partnership with The European Commission
Should we put fast fashion in the recycling bin? In this episode of The Road to Green we shop with sustainable fashionista Deimantė Bulbenkaitė, get insight from Vinted's Adam Jay, explain the EU's QR clothing passport, and witness ancient wool recycling.
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What is the sustainable technique of mechanical recycling?
In partnership with The European Commission
Comistra is a well-known wool recycling company in Prato, Italy. To obtain the fibre it uses a method called mechanical recycling, which is deemed to be one of the most sustainable and energy-efficient methods of material extraction. But what is it, exactly?
