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French police probed over rough break-up of climate demo

French police probed over rough break-up of climate demo

Germany

Watch: Postwoman in Germany makes all of her deliveries by boat

"In the winter months, everything ran over the ice. Sometimes the postman came with the ice skates when it was frozen" remembers barge ferryman Gunter Brandt.

World News

Millions pledge to go plastic-free for July in global challenge

Are you ready for a plastic-free July? Pledge to drastically cut down on your single-use plastic usage this month and be a part of a larger global community

USA

A sacred Hawaiian tree is under threat; tourists asked to help save it

The native ʻōhiʻa is sacred to Hawaiians as a cultural touchstone and ecological underpinning for the state's lush forests and abundant wildlife.

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World News

Suspected missile hits Northern Cyprus, according to local officials

Unidentified object crashes in Cyprus, no casualties - officials

Business

Macron says EU-Mercosur trade deal meets French demands

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday a draft trade deal reached between the European Union and the Mercosur group of South American countries was a "good agreement" that met key French demands.

World News

Climate change talks bow to pressure from oil-rich Saudi Arabia

Despite meeting during a record-breaking heatwave, delegates failed to make significant progress during UN climate change talks — and bowed to the demands of oil-producing countries over how to respond to a flagship scientific study.

Denmark

Denmark forms leftist government with youngest prime minister

While the new left-leaning government is unlikely to fundamentally change Denmark's economic policy, Frederiksen, 41, has promised to increase welfare spending after years of austerity.

Living

How to make your bathroom more eco-conscious

The contents of your bathroom cupboard will have never been so sustainable with these eco-friendly alternatives.

Green News

Which countries are doing best on renewable energy?

We dive into which European states are doing their part for the planet.

Nepal

Himalayan glaciers melting at alarming rate, spy satellite data shows

Satellite data shows that the rate at which Himalayan glaciers are melting has doubled over the past two decades. That ice is not being replaced, and the retreat of these glaciers threatens water supplies for hundreds of millions of people in Asia.

Living

Simple ways to make your workouts greener

Our best tips to run, swim and stretch in an eco-friendly way.

Green News

Today is National Refill Day, so forget plastic and choose to reuse

Ditch the plastic, it's time to buy a reusable water bottle.

Living

Healthy ways to use your food scraps (and actually enjoy them)

Top tips from the experts and a host of delicious recipe ideas to help you use up your leftovers.

Green News

Green Guide: a weekend in Oslo

The Norwegian capital is the European Green Capital for 2019.

Living

Olympic house named one of the world’s most sustainable buildings

The IOC headquarters has been presented with a prestigious energy and environmental award.

Living

Self-cleaning reusable water bottle hits Europe

Larq claims to have solved the problem of stinky water bottles with its UV light technology.

Destinations

Why is the Portuguese region of Alentejo an undiscovered paradise?

We explore the area's idyllic hotels, historic sites and mind-expanding arts and crafts institutions.

Living

Future Library: connecting literature, art and the environment

Just outside Oslo, a forest is being grown from scratch for this purpose.

United Kingdom

What does 'net zero' carbon emissions mean for the UK?

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has pledged to reduce the country's carbon emissions to "net zero" by 2050. But what does this really mean?