2020-10-21

Earth News

Why is environmentalism more popular in LGBTQ+ communities?

We talk to four activists about how LGBTQ+ activism crosses over with climate justice and animal rights movements.

21/10/2020

Ocean

Marine litter - and the innovative methods to combat it

In partnership with the European Commission

As part of our Euronews' Green Tomorrow initiative, Ocean has been investigating new methods to combat the scourge of marine plastic litter which, if left unchecked, could mean more plastic waste than fish in our oceans in three decades' time.

21/10/2020

United Kingdom

South Yorkshire to move to strictest COVID-19 restrictions, mayor says

Mayor Dan Jarvis says the decision came after virus cases doubled in local hospitals over the last ten days

21/10/2020

Europe News

EU-UK trade deal talks to resume after London has a change of heart

"Clearly, significant differences remain between our positions on the most difficult subjects but we are ready with the EU, to see if it is possible to bring them closer during intensive discussions," said a spokesman for Johnson.

21/10/2020

USA

Barack Obama to hold first in-person event for candidate Joe Biden

While Obama is usually one of the party’s biggest draws and most compelling speakers, that impact may be blunted by the format.

21/10/2020

Earth News

Lucy & Yak founder talks green buzzwords and fixing the supply chain

“We weren’t trying to start an ‘ethical, sustainable fashion brand’, we were just being decent humans."

21/10/2020

Nigeria

'Many dead' after Nigeria security forces shoot on protesters: Amnesty

The NGO says there is 'credible but disturbing evidence' of fatal shootings in Lagos involving #endSARS protesters against police brutality

21/10/2020