Green News Fish are 'suffocating' as river in Europe turns red-orange The mining company claim it is 'not responsible for the situation', despite the water turning the colour of iron. 23/05/2022
Nature Why Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a direct threat to the environment Ecocide is being committed in Ukraine and it may ‘take decades’ for the environment to recover. 22/03/2022
euronews WITNESS How intensive farming is polluting Spain's water In this episode of Witness, Euronews' Monica Pinna travels to Zamora in Spain to investigate how human activity is polluting the water supply, threatening entire populations and ecosystems. 25/02/2022
Green News Which of the world’s rivers are the most polluted with medical drugs? The first global investigation into pharmaceutical pollution has revealed the extent of caffeine, antidepressants and other drugs in our waterways. 15/02/2022
Nature South America's 'lithium fields' reveal the dark side of electric cars Demand for lithium-ion batteries is unprecedented - but is mining the chemical element harmful to the environment? 01/02/2022
no comment Tonga's eruption waves cause oil spill in Peru Oil from a leak washed ashore in the Peruvian city of Ventanilla, located on the coast near the capital Lima. 18/01/2022
Smart Regions Floating wetlands combat nutrient pollution Like many other places in the southern Baltic, the Curonian Lagoon in Lithuania suffers from an excess of nutrients. But artificial floating wetlands are helping. 03/01/2022
Smart Regions Combating the impact of manmade issues on the Danube River Smart Regions looks at how researchers and scientists find solutions to manage the Danube River sustainably after it has been modified with flood protections and hydro-power plants. 22/11/2021
no comment Hindus take holy dip in toxic foam-topped river Hundreds of Hindus worshipped in the heavily polluted Yamuna river on Wednesday to celebrate the ancient festival of Chhath Puja in New Delhi. 10/11/2021
Ocean Europe starts cleaning up its act to save the Baltic Sea One of the world’s most polluted seas is in Europe. Decades of Chemical contamination, overfishing and climate change have undermined the health of the Baltic Sea, provoking a severe environmental, economic and social crisis, but measures are being taken to save this important body of water. 28/09/2021
Ocean Stabilising ecosystems in the Baltic Sea, the key to saving fish stocks Virginijus Sinkevičius, the European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, explains that there is hope for the fishing industry in the Baltic Sea, but that starts with improving the water's health. 28/09/2021
world news 50 million volunteers in 180 countries take part in World Cleanup Day The movement's website showed which areas of Europe were most enthusiastic: Germany held over 900 events, France over 600, and Italy over 500. 18/09/2021
Nature Swimming in sewage: How can we fix Europe’s smelly rivers? Europe’s cities are struggling to keep untreated sewage out of their rivers, and the impacts of climate change are making it worse. But one company has come up with a solution. 04/09/2021
France Massive oil slicks head for Corsica after oil emptied into sea The spills were made deliberately by ships trying to save money by dumping used oil overboard rather than having it removed in port. 13/06/2021
Bulgaria Bulgaria cleans up its beaches by renovating its water treatment facilities Waste water pollution near Bulgarian beaches has largely been remedied, despite some recurring incidents. Now Bulgaria is aiming to remedy water treatment deficiencies to respond to a growing population and to prevent environmental emergencies. 31/05/2021
Unreported Europe Illegal landfill sites along rivers in the Balkans are causing an ecology disaster Unreported Europe takes a look at how rubbish is ending up in rivers in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro. Environmentalists have condemn this situation, which has been happening for the last 25 years. 19/02/2021
USA Hacker tried to add chemicals to Florida water supply, police say A hacker illegally gained access to a Florida water treatment plant system, and attempted to increase the concentration of a chemical in the water supply. 09/02/2021
futuris Researchers regenerate underwater biodiversity destroyed by human activity The EU's Horizon Europe Initiative looks at ways in which it can protect our seas and oceans. The goal: Protect 30% of our aquatic surface by 2030. 07/12/2020
Green News What is the Blue Heart of Europe and why does it need saving? Hydropower projects in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and all over the Balkans are threatening an ecological gem. 26/09/2020
no comment Mauritius is racing against time to reduce oil spill damage The ship has spilled more than 1,000 tons of fuel already. 17/08/2020
Green News Is selling tap water the solution to parched Poland’s drought problem? In parched Poland, one city has turned to selling its tap water to try and tackle persistent water issues. 25/07/2020
United Kingdom Surge in plastic waste as people discard PPE used to ward off Covid-19 Campaigners say beaches and seas across southern England are becoming littered with discarded medical equipment used to protect against coronavirus. 25/06/2020
Europe News 'Dark Waters': Hollywood's warning to Europe Dark Waters tells the real life story of an American lawyer, who takes on one of the world's biggest chemical companies convinced they are knowingly polluting the local drinking water. It’s lead star Mark Ruffalo was in Brussels telling MEPs that he fears that the same could be happening here. 06/02/2020
futuris Miracle of nature: Trappist monks turn waste into water A 19th Century abbey in the Netherlands has become a case study on how to better manage water resources in 21st Century Europe. 03/02/2020
futuris Could jellyfish be the answer to fighting ocean pollution? Researchers in Slovenia believe they can take advantage of the proliferation of jellyfish in European seas by using their mucus to trap microplastic particles and help clean up the oceans 20/01/2020
Spain How irresponsible agriculture has poisoned Spain's water resources Spain faces a pressing problem concerning its groundwater reserves that affects the drinking water supply of towns and cities. 17/12/2019
