Green Opinion Ukraine war has devastating consequences for water, peace and security The war is increasing the risk of global hunger by limiting exports of wheat, cooking oil and fertiliser. 02/06/2022
Green News World’s largest plant: 180km long seagrass discovered in Australia Scientists have called for 'serious climate action' to help protect the newly-discovered world's largest plant 01/06/2022
Germany “Even the trees with deep roots are starting to react to the lack of water” The German capital Berlin and the surrounding areas are experiencing another dry spring. Since 2018 there simply hasn’t been enough rainfall in the region, threatening plants, and trees in the city. Residents of Berlin are trying to help the trees by watering them. #GreenWeek 01/06/2022
Destinations Venice's plan to keep the city afloat amid rising seas Venice’s transport, industry and tourism rely on water, but the sea is also threatening to submerge the fragile city. 01/06/2022
focus Dubai Reduces Reliance on Single-Use Plastics Dubai has stepped up its commitment towards a more sustainable future, through the launch of ‘Dubai Can’. Focus finds out how the move is reducing the city’s reliance on single-use plastic bottles. 31/05/2022
Green Opinion Water is key to our economic future so why aren’t we investing in it? World Resources Institute President and CEO Ani Dasgupta, and WaterAid UK Chief Executive Tim Wainwright share why they think water is not only an essential investment but an economically-sound one too. 30/05/2022
Euronews Debates The future of water: How can Europe fight the climate crisis? One in ten people don't have access to clean water. And with more extreme weather on the horizon, how will the climate crisis affect our water supplies? #GreenWeek 25/05/2022
Mobility Life-giving water discovered on exoplanet could in fact be methane The discovery of evidence of water on an exoplanet in a “habitable zone” for the first time caused widespread excitement in 2019 - but a study suggests the vapours detected on K2-18b may in fact be methane. 17/05/2022
See Take a look at this stunning Water Light Festival in Italy The art trail in Brixen is 3.2km long, and is connected by a blue line which runs through the old town. 03/05/2022
Eco-Innovation Could human urine replace chemical fertilisers? French researchers and NGOs have been experimenting with human urine-based fertilisers and the result have been promising. 01/05/2022
Green News Why did hundreds of swimmers dip in this historic reservoir? Around 400 trespassers went for a dip in Kinder Reservoir in the UK’s Peak District, calling for better access to inland waters. 30/04/2022
no comment Water emerges from a 150-year-old mulberry tree after heavy rainfall Locals call this miracle of nature a gift from God or Mother Nature: in this Montenegrin village, water springs from a 150-year-old mulberry tree, a unique phenomenon. 06/04/2022
Living Greta Thunberg gets invite onto floating home made from rubbish Brazilian artist Luiz Fernando Barreto built his floating house on Pavuna River in Rio de Janeiro to bring awareness to the pollution of its waters. 29/03/2022
Smart Regions Harnessing the power of the sun to purify water In this episode, Smart Regions looks at how a sustainable system called Helio is able to harness the power of the sun to purify water. 14/03/2022
Eco-Innovation This underwater farm in Italy looks like something from a sci-fi film The subsea greenhouse offers a unique solution to growing food in places where conventional agriculture isn't possible. 07/03/2022
Green News Bodies of COVID victims could be polluting water, scientists say During decomposition the human body leaches heavy metals into the soil, potentially contaminating water supplies. 17/02/2022
Green News Dry winter drains reservoirs and ruins crops across Spain and Portugal Rainfall in Spain this winter has been just one-third of the average for recent years with large parts of the Iberian Peninsula experiencing drought. 14/02/2022
Qatar 365 Water in Qatar: aiming for sustainability in a desert climate In this episode of Qatar 365 the team focus on Qatar's efforts to maximise its finite water resources. 26/01/2022
world news Greenpeace to sue Hungary over Lake Ferto construction project Greenpeace is challenging a development project that the Hungarian government has put up for tender, claiming that it threatens a lake which is classed as a Unesco world heritage site. 09/01/2022
Green News Sewage pollution is making UK beaches and rivers 'unswimmable' Water companies say sewage overflow helps manage heavy rainfall but Surfers Against Sewage have found the practice has risen by 88 per cent in the last year. 25/11/2021
no comment Sinkholes emerge with the 'unstoppable' receding of the Dead Sea Sinkholes emerge with the 'unstoppable' receding of the Dead Sea 27/10/2021
Experiences This ‘surreal’ water feature in Dubai bathes guests in colourful water The installation is combining the creativity of humankind with the power of nature. 12/10/2021
Nature Refugees in Cameroon have turned a desert camp into a thriving forest Planting thousands of trees is providing jobs, food, medicine and more water in the future for thousands of people. 10/10/2021
Nature River Senne: Brussels cleans up hidden river to 'bring back nature' The Belgian capital has been cleaning up and reviving its hidden river, which was previously covered in concrete, in a bid to "bring nature back to the city". 06/10/2021
Nature The surprising reason you shouldn’t do drugs at Glastonbury Festival Scientists have discovered environmentally damaging levels of illicit drugs in a river that runs through the festival site. 28/09/2021
no comment Fog catchers provide water to deserted hills of Lima Peruvians living in one of the world's driest areas may have a solution to their water crisis - "fog catchers" that catch droplets through thick, swirling blankets of mist. 24/09/2021
