Living The most sustainable restaurant in the world This Spanish three-star Michelin restaurant aims to be one of the most sustainable and environmentally-friendly places on the planet. 04/06/2018
no comment Cyclists in Philippines highlight the plight of plastic 200 bikers cycled to a bird sanctuary to collect rubbish on the beach ahead of World Environment Day on June 5 03/06/2018
United Kingdom Scotland bans single-use coffee cups in government buildings From 4 June, all single-use coffee cups will be banned in restaurants and cafes inside Scottish government buildings. Employees will be provided with ceramic cups instead. 30/05/2018
world news Greenpeace: Single-use plastic has to stop Greenpeace tells Euronews single-use plastic is to blame for ocean pollution. "We're going to reach a point soon when there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish." 28/05/2018
Greece Greece's first plastic straw free island The island of Sikinos is looking to be the first Greek island to eliminate the use of plastic straws this summer 28/05/2018
Mongolia Mongolia hunting ban clashes with centuries old tradition The Dhuka reindeer herders of northen Mongolia say the new regulations threaten their way of life 23/05/2018
no comment Monsoon rains cause heavy flooding in Sri Lanka At least eight dead from flooding and landslides 22/05/2018
no comment Deadly acid cloud over Hawaii after volcano eruption Toxic cloud caused by stream of lava flowing into Pacific Ocean 22/05/2018
China Sandstorm sweeps through north-western China China's north-west region is on high alert for sandstorms after one blanketed Aksai Kazakh Autonomous County in Gansu Province. 21/05/2018
world news European court upholds pesticide ban A European court has upheld a partial ban on three insecticides, saying the European Commission had been right to restrict their use to protect bees. 17/05/2018
Belgium Crackdown on Europe's polluters The European Commission is taking Britain, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy and Romania to the European Court of Justice for failing to respect air quality limits. 17/05/2018
world news We've found the world's deepest plastic bag, say scientists Details of the discovery have been published in a marine journal as part of a 30-year study into deep-sea plastic pollution. 11/05/2018
world news Meet the artist raising awareness about Google's carbon footprint Ever wondered how bad your Googling is for the environment? 08/05/2018
Living Would you buy a lab-grown diamond? Natural stones or eco-friendly gems should rule the diamond market? 04/05/2018
India Deadly dust storm kills dozens in India At least 70 people have been killed in powerful dust storms that hit the northern Indian states of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. 03/05/2018
world news Green dams 'hit' West Balkans biodiversity, locals' water supply Lauded as green and environmentally friendly, small-scale hydropower dams are dotted around the West Balkans. But local communities say the impact is disastrous. 01/05/2018
Australia 'World's oldest spider' dies at home after 43 years For spiders, the secret to long life is not moving much. 30/04/2018
Australia Australia pledges millions to save the Great Barrier Reef The Australian government has promised more than 300 million euros to help save the Great Barrier Reef - in the largest single investment for reef conservation and management in the country’s history. 29/04/2018
Belgium Environmentalists buzzing after EU bans 'bee-harming pesticides' Green campaigners have welcomed EU moves to ban the outdoor use of pesticides they claim are harmful to bees. But industry say it is a sad day for farmers. 27/04/2018
Living Rep-Air, the t-shirt that absorbs unpleasant and harmful toxins in the air The simplest and most affordable way to become an eco-conscious hero and tackle air pollution. 25/04/2018
world news What plastic objects cause the most waste in the sea? The problem of plastic pollution in the seas is well known, but what everday items you use are most often found in the world's oceans? 20/04/2018
United Kingdom Green Brexit policy worse for environment, report finds Policy concerning such things as wildlife, water and air quality are all at risk post-Brexit, a new risk assessment has warned. 12/04/2018
Norway How oil-rich Norway is leading the world on electric cars Its wealth is built on fossil fuels, yet Norway is leading Europe and the world when it comes to electric cars. 11/04/2018
France Police and activists clash at protest camp in western France Nearly 2,500 military police have been sent to evacuate the site in Notre Dame des Landes 09/04/2018
View Houston, we have a space junk problem: View How scientists are trying to stop space debris from creating a cosmic junkyard. 31/03/2018
