no comment 03/06/2018

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

business planet 01/06/2018

Better recycling of electrical and electronic waste

'Business Planet' travelled to Germany to discover a unique initiative opening the way for new business models and towards a more circular economy

no comment 29/05/2018

Peruvian authorities find new geoglyphs

The government has stepped up its protection of world heritage sites, and as a consequence has made some new discoveries.

Culture 25/05/2018

Visit the "Space of Waste"

London Zoo unveils plastic pollution art installation

brussels bureau 24/05/2018

Environmentalists & farmers take EU to court over climate change

Plaintiffs charge EU with establishing inadequate greenhouse gas reductions, and failing to ensure the already inadequate cuts are respected. A group action is trying to force the EU to make tougher laws.

Rides & Experiences 23/05/2018

Flying taxi in Paris

The so-called SeaBubbles service aims to put an end to traffic jams in major cities.

Mongolia 23/05/2018

Mongolia hunting ban clashes with centuries old tradition

The Dhuka reindeer herders of northen Mongolia say the new regulations threaten their way of life

no comment 21/05/2018

Saving the urban bees in Berlin

This is the Berlin Cathedral, one of the most iconic buildings in the German capital.

Hungary 20/05/2018

'Thinking about the consequences of our choices will make a happier world'

The world-renowned chimpanzee expert and environmental campaigner was in Budapest to give a talk on environment protection

no comment 08/05/2018

Australian state launches Koala protection initiative

Australia's New South Wales state government announced that thousands of hectares of land would be set aside as part of measures to protect koalas from being wiped out.

View 04/05/2018

Get used to wooden skyscrapers. They're stronger, cleaner and fire resistant | View

Timber is set to become a popular alternative to traditional building materials used in tall buildings, says Rune Abrahamsen, a timber expert who is helping to construct the world's tallest wooden high-rise in Norway.

Style 04/05/2018

Would you buy a lab-grown diamond?

Natural stones or eco-friendly gems should rule the diamond market?

no comment 29/04/2018

EU nations back ban on insecticides to protect bees

European Union member states have backed a proposal to ban all outdoor use of neonicotinoid insecticides that studies show can harm bees.

Style 25/04/2018

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.

world news 20/04/2018

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?

United Kingdom 12/04/2018

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.

Germany 10/04/2018

Is Volkswagen CEO Mathias Mueller on the way out?

German car manufacturer might replace CEO with former BMW executive Herbert Diess

world news 29/03/2018

Which European banks do the most to stop climate change?

Leading European banks have pledged to reduce financing of “extreme” fossil fuels, but who is sticking to their commitments?

futuris 26/03/2018

Tackling microplastic pollution in Europe's rivers

How much plastic ends up in our rivers? And what are the effects on our health and the environment? A group of Italian citizens and scientists have come together to try to answer these questions.

USA 23/03/2018

Great Pacific Garbage Patch 'now three times the size of France’

The biggest garbage patch in the Pacific is swelling rapidly, according to a study, and has grown to three times the size of continental France.