Ecological crisis

Green News

Russia deals with aftermath of massive fuel oil spill

Thousands are attempting to help lessen the damage, but some volunteers say the government is not doing enough to help.

06/01/2025

Ukraine

Is restoring the Kakhovka Dam the best thing for the environment?

"Inefficient" and bad for the environment – some environmentalists are arguing against the reconstruction of the Kakhovka Dam, despite the widespread devastation caused by its breach.

13/07/2023

World News

Drought: Agriculture must 'adapt to climate change'

The lack of regular rainfall and a temperature rise of 2 degrees Celsius would cause Spain to lose 7% of its GDP, according to the Spanish Committee of Farmers' and Stockbreeders' Organisations.

02/06/2023

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Watch: Film stars call for ecological transition at Cannes

Cinema workers from the "Cut!" collective are advocating for an ecological transformation in the film industry.

23/05/2023

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Demonstrators demand 'tax on the rich' ahead of Davos summit

Demonstrators from the Swiss Socialist Youth, Strike WEF and Greenpeace gathered at Davos Postplatz on Sunday to demand a climate tax on the super-rich attending the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Switzerland.

17/01/2023

Cult

'Animal' directed by Cyril Dion wins Young Audience Award

The winner of the Young Audience Award this year is “Animal” directed by Cyril Dion after 3,000 young people from across Europe participated as jurors.

17/11/2022

Germany

Oder river fish die-off remains a mystery as new details emerge

Germany and Poland are still attempting to answer what caused the deaths of thousands of fish in the Oder river that began in late July.

24/08/2022

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Climate activists protest at Vatican Museums

Two members of the group "Ultima Generazione", stuck themselves to a famous statue in the Vatican Museum.

18/08/2022

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Italian climate activists glue their hands to a Botticelli painting

Italian environmental activists stuck their hands on the glass protecting Sandro Botticelli's painting "Spring" in Florence.

23/07/2022

Green News

Euroviews. View: Golf has grown into an ‘ecological villain’

"It’s time we, as a society, admit that golf was a bad idea and move on," argues Abbie Richards.

17/07/2022

Green News

How are hair sausages helping rescue this ecosystem?

The Tongan volcanic eruption caused an oil spill in Peru, here’s how Peruvians are helping with the clear up.

26/01/2022

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Hundreds protest against potential lithium mining in Serbia

Hundreds of environmental protesters demanding the cancellation of lithium mining projects in Serbia blocked roads and a border crossing.

15/01/2022

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Lord Mayor of the City of London unveils a rubbish Christmas tree

The Lord Mayor of the City of London unveils a Christmas tree made out of waste at his official residence, Mansion House.

01/12/2021

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French quadruple amputee begins attempt to cross world's highest lake

Paralympian quadruple amputee Theo Curin begins his challenge to swim 122 kilometres across the world's highest navigable lake to raise awareness of environmental pollution.

11/11/2021

Green News

Mass clean-up saves California surf spot from catastrophic oil spill

A tremendous clean-up operation means these iconic US beaches can now reopen following an environmental disaster.

13/10/2021

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Extinction Rebellion attempt Zurich blockade

About 300 activists of the "Rebellion for extinction" demonstrate in the center of Zurich.

04/10/2021