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EU lawmakers plead UN body to go hard on wildlife trafficking by 2030

More data, better traceability schemes and stepping up enforcement are some of the measures backed by lawmakers to tackle wildlife trafficking ahead of the UN convention in Uzbekistan.

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Extinction rates have slowed. But are humans off the hook?

Researchers have warned that the findings should not be used as a ‘carte blanche’ for destructive human behaviour.

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Trump reopens Alaska wildlife refuge to oil and gas drilling

The Trump administration has approved plans to open Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling, rekindling fierce debate between economic interests and environmental protection.

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France and Spain back 2035 diesel and petrol car ban, letter reveals

In a letter sent to EU leaders, Paris and Madrid state that the target must be kept, but ask for "made in Europe" incentives to help the struggling automotive industry.

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Ranked: Which EU country recycles the most plastic packaging waste?

In 2023, the EU generated 79.7 million tonnes of packaging waste in Europe, equivalent to 177.8kg per inhabitant.

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Why is Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant being asked to change his name?

November is Plant Wool Month, which raises awareness for "cruelty-free, sustainable plant wools and the innovative designers using them.”

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Iceland has just found its first mosquito. Is climate change to blame?

After the species was identified near Iceland’s capital, Antarctica remains the world’s only mosquito-free haven.

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EU countries again delay decision on climate goals before COP30

EU talks will continue on two key climate targets — 2035 and 2040 — ahead of the upcoming COP30 summit in Belém, Brazil.

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How rewilding efforts have become Ukraine’s ‘beacon of hope’

Amid Russia’s invasion, rewilding efforts have emerged as a ‘much-needed symbol of resilience’ for Ukraine.

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Sustainability to shape the EU’s first-ever tourism strategy

With Europe facing record visitor numbers and rising climate risks, the plan aims to balance economic growth with environmental protection and community well-being.

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EU aims to curb plastic pollution with new rules targeting nightmare spills of tiny pellets

EU takes aim at tiny plastic pellet pollution with new regulations

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Will the EU's climate goals be affected by Washington's trade war?

US pressure and Chinese restrictions on rare earth metals are disrupting EU supply chains, challenging the bloc's climate goals and increasing dependency on foreign resources.

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Thick, hazardous smog blankets New Delhi after Diwali fireworks

Firecrackers filled the air with smoke and fine particles that mixed with seasonal pollution and stagnant weather conditions.

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EU energy ministers back Russian energy ban from 2028

EU ministers voted a European Commission proposal to ban Russian energy products but landlocked countries like Hungary and Slovakia will be exempt over concerns linked to supply security.

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World’s first global shipping carbon tax sinks after US-led opposition

The US, Saudi Arabia and other petro-states led pushback against the world’s first carbon tax for shipping.

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Sea levels rising faster than they have in 4,000 years, study warns

Melting glaciers and thermal expansion are driving the ‘acceleration’ of sea level rise to record levels.

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Listening to orcas: How internet cables could save endangered whales

The Salish Sea experiment turns undersea cables into giant whale microphones for research.

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‘Simply scandalous’: How factory farming fuels global food waste

Farmland the size of Mexico could be freed up if we stop feeding grain to factory-farmed animals, says NGO.

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European Heritage Awards: Conservation champions receive top honours

Dozens of cultural heritage workers have been hailed as heroes in Brussels this week for their work preserving a broad range of projects, from a glacier archaeology programme in Norway to the restoration of Antwerp City Hall in Belgium and the Puerta de Alcalá in Madrid.

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Greenland is ‘shrinking’ and drifting northwest. Here’s why

Prehistoric changes and accelerating climate change are ‘shrinking’ Greenland and causing it to drift, new research warns.

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No longer ‘endangered’: How the green turtle is making a huge comeback

The number of once-endangered green sea turtles has increased by 28 per cent since the 1970s, despite ‘persistent threats’ to their population.

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World breaks renewable energy record but still behind climate targets

Record-breaking progress on renewable energy alone will not prevent global warming from exceeding 1.5℃, a new report warns.

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World failing to meet 2030 zero-deforestation pledge

Global forest loss is 63 per cent off 2030 targets as finance and policy pledges fall behind.

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COP30: Brazil seeks EU support for new forest protection fund

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Sonia Guajajara defended the new funding mechanism to be officially launched at COP30 in Brazil.

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Are fossil fuel companies really investing in renewable energy?

Fossil fuel companies are involved in very few renewable energy projects, a new report reveals.

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How cocoa production is driving ‘colossal’ deforestation in Liberia

Cocoa production is fueling illegal deforestation in Liberia, new investigation reveals.

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Solar power named the world’s cheapest energy source

Solar energy is now so cheap it costs as little as €0.023 to produce one unit of power, a new study has found.

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Why orcas won't stop ramming boats off the Portuguese coast

Curious about the rudder, orcas have increasingly approached ships over the last five years.

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EU ministers test positive for forever chemicals in their blood

PFAS were found in the blood of all the EU ministers sampled, the tests found.

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100 million buildings at risk from rising sea levels, warns report

Fossil fuel emissions need to be ‘curbed quickly’ to prevent millions of buildings from becoming a regular flood risk.

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This German city has been crowned Europe’s greenest capital

The city came top thanks to its scores for air quality, water, noise, climate change adaptation and its circular economy.

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Athenian embrace urban beekeeping to support local ecosystems

Nikos Chatzilias extracted 500 kilograms of honey this year from approximately 1.2 million bees, spread out across 30 hives on 7 rooftops.

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Obsolete electricity grid triggered the Iberian blackout, experts find

A power blackout in April left 60 million people in the Iberian Peninsula without power. Experts cited cascading overvoltage as the cause, affecting vital services in Spain and Portugal.

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Fix diets to avoid climate crisis and million of deaths, experts say

Scientists warn that without major changes to what we eat, climate targets will be missed.

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Solar leads the way as renewables hit 54% of EU energy generation

For the first month in history, solar energy was the main source of electricity generated in the EU.

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Famed conservationist and primatologist Jane Goodall dies at 91

While living among chimpanzees in Africa decades ago, Goodall documented the animals using tools and doing other activities previously believed to be exclusive to people and also noted their distinct personalities.

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Schwarzenegger backs Vatican initiative to 'terminate' global warming

His Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative is one of the backers of the Vatican conference, which is being held at the Holy See’s newly inaugurated environmental educational centre.

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European imports of Russian shipped gas send €8.10bn to Moscow’s coffers – report

Belgium, France and Spain were the main LNG importing countries from 2022 to June 2025, according to a new Greenpeace study.

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Audit reveals 'serious weaknesses' in Cyprus's water management plan

The audit calls for urgent action as water management failures persist.

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More than half of EU's waters in poor ecological state – EEA report

EU green leaders warned about the degrading water status following the presentation of the latest environmental report published by the EU environment agency.

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Cooling named a top climate risk for Europe’s energy future

Future energy demand for cooling is expected to increase more in southern EU countries, such as Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain.

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Marine life found thriving on WWII explosives in the Baltic Sea

German waters alone contain about 1.5 million metric tonnes of dumped weapons, mostly from the two world wars in the 20th century.

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Portugal Azores hit by rare Cyclone Gabrielle causing damage to homes

With the Azores archipelago lying outside the region of warm tropical water, which acts as its fuel, it is somewhat rare for cyclones to reach the Portuguese islands.

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Prix Pictet 2025: Chile's Alfredo Jaar wins coveted global photo award

The Prix Pictet photography and sustainability award might be the world's only accolade where there are no real losers. However, Chilean artist Alfredo Jaar's haunting series, The End, was judged by the jury to be a 'clear warning of things to come'.

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