No Comment WATCH: Northern Spain ravaged by more than 100 fires The Spanish regions of Asturias and Cantabria were scorched by more than 100 fires which, according to officials, were intentionally started by 'criminals'. 01/04/2023
Ocean Calls Ocean Calls podcast: Should we eat wild or farmed salmon? In partnership with The European Commission Salmon is a wonderful fish – not only is it delicious, but it’s also packed with nutrients. But the Atlantic salmon that we can find here in Europe is also an endangered species. So for us as consumers, what is a more sustainable choice: wild or farmed salmon? 30/03/2023
Food and Drink Italy moves to ban lab-grown meat in bid to protect food heritage Italy is moving to ban lab-grown meat. If the proposal is passed by parliament, Italian industry will not be allowed to produce food or feed "from cell cultures or tissues derived from vertebrate animals" 29/03/2023
Green News Why do single men have the biggest carbon footprints? One of the reasons is that men spend more than women, according to researchers. 27/03/2023
Green News Protestors and police clash at anti-reservoir rally in western France Police detonated non-lethal dispersion grenades as they fended off thousands of protesters, some armed with machetes, axes and gasoline bombs. 27/03/2023
Culture news Taking the plunge to see Portugal's unique underwater exhibition Ever wanted to combine diving exploration and a love of art? Now, you don't have to only imagine it as Portuguese street artist Vhils has created an artificial art reef made out of giant pieces from power stations no longer in operation. 26/03/2023
Europe News EU vows to crack down on greenwashing with new rules for labels Greenwashing has become increasingly popular and sophisticated as the severity of the climate crisis continues to grow. 22/03/2023
Europe News Will reusable packaging pollute more? This is what McDonald's thinks The fast food chain asks for more recycling ahead of an EU legislation that will ban single-use packaging by 2030. 17/03/2023
No Comment WATCH: Dozens of dolphins beached on France's Atlantic coast Several dozen dolphin carcasses have been found on the beaches of the Atlantic coast on Monday, in a new "massive" beaching that environmental associations attribute to weather conditions and "very strong fishing pressure". 15/03/2023
Europe News Belgian town living through 'forever chemical' pollution nightmare PFAS are a group of over 9,000 man-made chemicals that are used in products including textiles, cars and electronics. 13/03/2023
Green News Earth Hour 2023: Here's when to switch off your lights Switching off your lights for Earth Hour is a symbolic gesture to promote climate action. 13/03/2023
USA UN members agree treaty to protect marine biodiversity For the first time, UN members have agreed on a 'once-in-a-generation' treaty to protect marine life in the regions outside national boundary waters, known as the high seas. 05/03/2023
Ocean Calls Why are dolphins and tuna hunting in Greenland? In partnership with The European Commission We talk with glaciologist Sofia Ribeiro and marine biologist Mads Peter Heide-Jørgensen about the changes underway as global warming overwhelms Greenland. Our guest in our 'Ocean Favourite' segment is endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh. 02/03/2023
The Star Ingredient Podcast | Foraging acorns: a buffer in times of crisis In this episode, we take a detour to Europe to trek through the forests of Italy with chef Eleonora Matarrese, known as the Wild Cook, and explore how foraging can play its part in a more resilient food chain. 24/02/2023
World News Euroviews. Let’s build a clean tech industry strategy, the European way The IRA is, above all, a “call to action” that Europe’s clean technology leadership must embrace. However, the EU's competitiveness does not rely on public finance alone, European Climate Foundation CEO Laurence Tubiana writes. 14/02/2023
Eco-Innovation What is human composting and where can you do it in Europe? Human composting, aquamation, terramation: your guide to the eco-friendly burial alternatives and where they are available in Europe. 12/02/2023
No Comment WATCH: Tourists flock to the Black Diamond cave in Iceland Tourists flock to visit the Black Diamond cave in southeast Iceland. 08/02/2023
Germany Thunberg arrested during protest over German coal mine expansion Thousands joined the demonstrations in the last days in Lutzerath to oppose the expansion of a gigantic open-pit mine that will swallow the now-empty village and the surrounding countryside. 18/01/2023
No Comment WATCH: German police break up anti-coal protest A protest against a new coal mining project was broken up by police in Germany following a court ruling. 13/01/2023
Green News What items will be included in England’s single-use plastic ban? Similar single-use plastic bans are already in place in Scotland and Wales. 09/01/2023