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Afraid of the gym? Here are 3 socially-distanced outdoor alternatives

From paddleboarding to plogging, here’s how to get fit while enjoying nature.

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France is making ecocide illegal, but what does that mean?

It will be punishable by large fines and prison time.

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Extinction Rebellion sprays fake blood over Medef's Paris headquarters

Using a tried and tested protest method, Extinction Rebellion (XR) activists sprayed the Medef employers' association headquarters in Paris with fake blood.

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The company making t-shirts from gone off milk

Another innovative example of sustainable fashion at its weirdest.

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Company transforms unused industrial land into eco-island

Could more industrial wastelands turn into nature reserves to help promote biodiversity?

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Major broadcaster to make all TV shows carbon neutral

Europe’s leading media and entertainment company paves the way towards a green TV industry.

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Top photography prize in 2020 goes to images of Indigenous activists

The winners of the Sony World Photography Awards paint a picture of a world facing uncertainty.

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Analysis: Amid the coronavirus crisis, have we reached 'peak car'?

The question is, after more than 100 years, during which cars have transformed our lives, have we passed peak car?

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France promises €8bn to bail out struggling car industry

French carmakers have seen a 90% drop off in sales since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Analysis: Does COVID-19 offer an opportunity for a green recovery?

But the task facing governments, however, is still a mammoth one. How to remove subsidies for carbon-based fuel without harming the recovery?

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Would you move to rural New Zealand to send your kids to Green School?

Parents are trying out this radical new form of education, which puts the environment at the centre of learning.

Living

Why destroying the planet is bad for human health

Our health and the health of the planet are more closely linked than you might think.

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CO2 emissions have dropped under lockdown. Will it make a difference?

Scientists say the reduction is likely to be only a “drop in the ocean” when it comes to turning around decades of climate change, but environmentalists are hopeful it will encourage a broader shift towards green energies.

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Thousands of kids' shoes appear in London square as a form of protest

Why is London's Trafalgar Square covered in children's shoes this week?

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Caught in Kosovo: Eco activists on way across Europe to Mongolia

Rosie Watson and Mike Elm set off for a cross-continent journey on foot and bike to meet those tackling the climate crisis. But the coronavirus pandemic left them stranded in Kosovo.

USA

How worried should we be about the ‘murder hornet’?

Its sting is very painful and potentially deadly. The Asian giant hornet has been spotted for the first time in the United States, where it threatens local bees and the farmers that depend on them.

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Euroviews. The EU’s COVID-19 budget and recovery plans must ensure a safe and healthy future for all ǀ View

Billions of euros of collective public monies will be invested to restart Europe’s economy, as countries emerge from lockdown. The level of investment is set to spark a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape the direction of our societies and to resonate in countries far from Europe.

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While you stay home, animals roam free in our towns and cities

Goats are out and about in Wales, while cayotes stalk around in San Francisco.

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Indian artist makes breathtaking sculptures out of recycled metal

Gopal Namajoshi hopes his artwork will open up conversations about how humans and animals can coexist on the planet.

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Earth Day at 50: 'No country is getting it right,' activists say

Environmentalists will come together today to demand greater action to protect the planet.