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How does your city rank in European air pollution survey?

A survey of how 23 major European cities are tackling air pollution has been released.

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Earth hour is sweeping the world. At 8.30pm local time on March 28, 2015, countries in 24 time zones across six continents switch off their lights

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France

New anti-pollution traffic ban cuts congestion, says Paris mayor

The number of vehicles clogging up the roads in Paris was sharply reduced on Monday due to anti-pollution measures, according to the authorities. The

23/03/2015

Ukraine

New Chernobyl shelter into final construction phase

The building of a new structure to contain radiation from Chernobyl in Ukraine and make it safe is into its final stage. The shelter, more than 100

18/03/2015

France

French police clear protest camp at Sivens dam site

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Greenpeace protests European wood trafficking

05/03/2015

World News

Australia culls hundreds of koalas

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Spain

Toxic orange cloud forces locals indoors after chemical explosion in Spain

Three people were injured in an explosion at a chemical plant in northern Spain on Thursday. Authorities advised residents of several small towns

12/02/2015

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Sea change in shipping: natural gas to make engines more eco-friendly

A new generation of LNG-diesel engines is set to transform shipping. But is the market ready to adapt?

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USA

Bears poisoned by chocolate overdose

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World News

Greenpeace leader testifies in Nazca case

Executive Director of Greenpeace, Kumi Naidoo, has testified in the Nazca case. A member of the organisation is accused of being involved in a stunt

20/12/2014

World News

Climate change deal agreed by UN members at Lima talks

About 190 nations gathered at the COP20 climate summit in Peru have agreed measures to fight global warming. The deal the first step towards a

14/12/2014

Nicaragua

Thousands protest over Nicaragua canal project

They came in their thousands, angry and anxious over a canal construction project in Nicaragua that many fear will obliterate their homes and

11/12/2014

Germany

Germans to cut carbon emissions faster than EU

Germany’s energy transition has taken a new step in the country’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions — even more ambitious than the European Union

03/12/2014

India

Thirty years on, the Union Carbide gas leak continues to poison lives in Bhopal

In 1984 a pesticide leak from a factory owned by US chemical company Union Carbide killed thousands in the Indian city of Bhopal. Thirty years on

02/12/2014

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Which countries in Europe cause the most air pollution damage?

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USA

US senate defeats controversial Keystone XL pipeline bill

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