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Food and Drink

Chitin-free crickets provide tasty boost for Thai burger joint

Crickets are extremely popular to eat in Thailand but some parts of the insects can be problematic as they get stuck in between teeth. An enterprising fast-food restaurant may have the answer.

Destinations

New Zealand’s spring ski season was cut short this year - here’s why

Rainfall and rising temperatures have caused snow in New Zealand’s Tūroa ski area to melt faster than usual.

USA

'Mega drought' leaves millions in California facing water shortages

More than 1,200 wells have run dry this year statewide, a 57% increase over the same period last year, according to officials.

Georgia

Climate change wreaks havoc with Georgia’s emerging wine market

Winemakers in many of the country's microclimate zones fear this summer's drought and scorching temperatures will affect output after export volumes soared last year.

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Green News

Was Hurricane Ian fueled by the climate crisis?

Scientists think warmer ocean waters are making strong hurricanes stronger.

Ocean Calls

Deep-sea mining: solution or environmental disaster?

In partnership with The European Commission

We have a growing appetite for Earth's mineral resources and the mysterious deep-sea harbours huge quantities of rare metals that greentech industries crave.

Nature

Kenya's worst drought in decades is killing endangered wildlife

The lack of rain is putting wildlife at risk but some animals are also dying at the hands of people struggling to find food.

Climate

Iraq's Tigris river runs dangerously low, impacting local incomes

Iraq's mighty river Tigris is drying up because of climate change and the construction of dams which is have huge effecting on locals.

Green News

Car-free days cut a city's carbon footprint and residents support them

Should European cities have one car free day per week? 62 per cent of citizens in major hubs think so.

World News

EU wastes around 153 million tonnes of food each year, says report

Euronews spoke to one of the people behind the report to learn more.

Travel News

Brits think Spain, Greece and Turkey may soon be too hot for holidays

As climate change drives temperatures up, travellers could shun tourism hotspots in favour of cooler climes.

Green News

Denmark becomes first to pledge funding for climate ‘loss and damage’

The government said it was ‘grossly unfair’ that those least responsible for climate change were forced to foot the bill for the consequences. Will other countries now do the same?

Green News

The key climate issues facing world leaders at the UN General Assembly

As world leaders gather in New York for the 77th UN General Assembly, these are the climate issues expected to be top of the agenda.

Green News

Europe's central bank to use climate scores when buying bonds

Purchases from those lagging behind on climate action under new rankings will be limited, the ECB says.

Climate

Ozone layer passes ‘significant milestone’ on road to recovery

This is the year scientists predict the hole in the ozone layer will close.

Culture news

Ars Electronica 2022: Laurie Anderson honoured with special award

Ars Electronica 2022 recognised New York-based artist Laurie Anderson as a “Visionary Pioneer of Media Art” over the weekend. We thought we'd take a look at her influence in the field of electronic music and art.

Europe Decoded

Fact check: Did 1,200 climate experts sign viral misinformation?

A document claiming that 'there is no climate emergency' has been circulating on social media.

Denmark

Euroviews. This summer tells us climate change doesn't care where you live | View

"Think of this sweltering European summer as a memo from our future selves. It’s telling us rich countries will not get off scot-free—or even close to it," argues Danish actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

Green News

Carbon capture plant to catch 5 million tonnes of CO2 per year by 2030

If it operates to schedule, the ‘Project Bison’ carbon removal facility will be the largest in the world, sucking up 5 million metric tonnes of carbon per year.

Ocean Calls

Is it OK to eat fish if you love the ocean?

In partnership with The European Commission

Do you know where the fish you're eating has come from? This question and more are answered in the latest episode of the Ocean Calls podcast.