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Hungary's green agenda moves in two directions
Hungary has just announced plans to subsidise electric cars, but at the same time is blocking the installation of new wind turbines.Hungary has just announced plans to subsidise electric cars, but at the same time is blocking the installation of new wind turbines.
EU agrees to ratify Paris climate deal
Environment ministers from across the EU agreed to ratify a landmark UN climate accord on Friday.Environment ministers from across the EU agreed to ratify a landmark UN climate accord on Friday.
Trade in world's most-trafficked mammal banned
The world’s most trafficked mammal has gained special protection after more than a million were poached from the wild in the last decade.The world’s most trafficked mammal has gained special protection after more than a million were poached from the wild in the last decade.
Paris holds second 'car-free day' against pollution
Paris has held its second ‘car-free day’, extending the area closed off to vehicles as the French capital takes a stand against pollution, noise and traffic…Paris has held its second ‘car-free day’, extending the area closed off to vehicles as the French capital takes a stand against pollution, noise and traffic…
Several diesel brands emit more than VW: report
Several diesel car brands emit higher levels of pollution than Volkswagen, a study by environmental group Transport and Environment has found, one year after the 'Dieselgate' scandal.Several diesel car brands emit higher levels of pollution than Volkswagen, a study by environmental group Transport and Environment has found, one year after the 'Dieselgate' scandal.
Almost a billion litres of radioactive water leak through sinkhole
Around 980 million litres of radioactive waste water have escaped from a fertiliser plant through a sinkhole.Around 980 million litres of radioactive waste water have escaped from a fertiliser plant through a sinkhole.
Typhoons bolster world's largest tidal bore
The world’s largest tidal bore, on the Qiantang River in China, has been swollen by floodwaters caused by two typhoons.The world’s largest tidal bore, on the Qiantang River in China, has been swollen by floodwaters caused by two typhoons.
Typhoon leaves trail of destruction in China
Typhoon Meranti has ripped through China’s Fujian province leaving a trail of destruction.Typhoon Meranti has ripped through China’s Fujian province leaving a trail of destruction.
New marine sanctuaries aim to protect oceans for future generations
The US has joined more than 20 other countries in creating 40 new marine sanctuaries around the world.The US has joined more than 20 other countries in creating 40 new marine sanctuaries around the world.
Greenland : A Formula E car speeds across an ice cap in the Arctic Circle
The racing car, powered entirely by electricity, sped across the ice as di Grassi performed doughnuts on the challenging terrain.The racing car, powered entirely by electricity, sped across the ice as di Grassi performed doughnuts on the challenging terrain.
Northern Europe sizzles in sunshine as the climate warms
Northern Europe swelters under record high temperatures as people seek ways to cool off.Northern Europe swelters under record high temperatures as people seek ways to cool off.
Could snow leopards boost tourism to Afghanistan?
Rare footage of a Snow Leopard has emerged in Afghanistan’s northeastern Wakhan National Park.Rare footage of a Snow Leopard has emerged in Afghanistan’s northeastern Wakhan National Park.
Rock formation 'toppled by vandals'
Police are investigating whether an iconic rock formation on the coast of Oregon in the US was deliberately toppled.Police are investigating whether an iconic rock formation on the coast of Oregon in the US was deliberately toppled.
Wildlife groups hail the Giant Panda's revival
For half a century the Giant Panda has been a symbol of global attempts to preserve wildlife.For half a century the Giant Panda has been a symbol of global attempts to preserve wildlife.
Scientists fear deep-sea mining
Scientists fear that even before one of the last frontiers of exploration, the ocean deep, has been properly studied it will already have been exploited by commercial deep-sea mining looking for rareScientists fear that even before one of the last frontiers of exploration, the ocean deep, has been properly studied it will already have been exploited by commercial deep-sea mining looking for rare
Takeaway: sea mining
Deep ocean floor has never been mined for resources That is about to change Mining companies may launch deep-sea mining by 2018 Environmental consequences remain unknown Researchers are rushing to filDeep ocean floor has never been mined for resources That is about to change Mining companies may launch deep-sea mining by 2018 Environmental consequences remain unknown Researchers are rushing to fil
And also... War-torn Syria in tourism drive; Koala survives train smash; Greenland fossil discovery
Every Friday journalists from euronews’ various language teams choose a selection of stories from Europe and beyond which did not reach the international headlines Barack Obama creates the world’s larEvery Friday journalists from euronews’ various language teams choose a selection of stories from Europe and beyond which did not reach the international headlines Barack Obama creates the world’s lar
Volkswagen emissions scandal: Australia sues car giant
Volkswagen is being sued by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission over its cheating emissions tests on diesel vehicles.Volkswagen is being sued by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission over its cheating emissions tests on diesel vehicles.
The Magic of Mushrooms
Fungi specialists discover incredible and groundbreaking innovations across several domainsFungi specialists discover incredible and groundbreaking innovations across several domains
Coral bleaching in Japan the worst in 20 years, say scientists
Scientists say coral bleaching is getting worse in southwestern Japan.Scientists say coral bleaching is getting worse in southwestern Japan.
Polar research warms up
In this edition of Futuris we travel to northern Sweden, some 150km inside the Arctic Circle where winter temperatures can fall to -45ºc.In this edition of Futuris we travel to northern Sweden, some 150km inside the Arctic Circle where winter temperatures can fall to -45ºc.
Takeaway: polar research warms up
Nice place to be a researcher, isn’t it? But that’s only because now it’s summer. In winter, temperatures reach here -45ºC. These biologistsNice place to be a researcher, isn’t it? But that’s only because now it’s summer. In winter, temperatures reach here -45ºC. These biologists
How satellites can help monitor the health of planet earth
We’ve been observing the earth from space for a long time but advances in technology means we can glean even more from the modern satellite. AndWe’ve been observing the earth from space for a long time but advances in technology means we can glean even more from the modern satellite. And
New Italian law encourages supermarkets to give away unsold food to those in need
The Italian government has passed a law to make it easier to donate food straight to those in need and, ultimately, cut down on waste.The Italian government has passed a law to make it easier to donate food straight to those in need and, ultimately, cut down on waste.
Meet the pair pedalling underwater from England to France
It’s the madcap challenge with a strikingly sane goal – pedalling underwater from England to France to learn more about the marine environment.It’s the madcap challenge with a strikingly sane goal – pedalling underwater from England to France to learn more about the marine environment.
Japan: Opportunities in the field of renewable energy
The market for renewable energy is experiencing a real surge in Japan and should continue to develop. What opportunities are there for EuropeanThe market for renewable energy is experiencing a real surge in Japan and should continue to develop. What opportunities are there for European
Friedrichshafen expo takes advantage of the great outdoors
Outdoor activities appeal more than ever.Outdoor activities appeal more than ever.
Olympic athletes urged to keep their mouths shut in Rio - because of polluted water!
Keep your mouths shut!Keep your mouths shut!
Ocean health check-up: The Nekton Mission assesses the damage done
About 10 miles off the coast of Bermuda, scientists are analysing the health of the Atlantic ocean where human activities like overfishing and oil spills, are having terrible…About 10 miles off the coast of Bermuda, scientists are analysing the health of the Atlantic ocean where human activities like overfishing and oil spills, are having terrible…
Cloning giant sequoias to battle climate change
California's Sierra Nevada Mountains host the biggest and oldest sequoia on earth, some close to 100m tall and up to 3000 years old.California's Sierra Nevada Mountains host the biggest and oldest sequoia on earth, some close to 100m tall and up to 3000 years old.