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Fishing villages in Naples ditch polystyrene in microplastic U-turn
The United Nations Environment Programme says 730 tonnes of plastic litter is dumped in the Mediterranean Sea every day. Euronews reporter Luca Palamara speaks to fishermen in Naples looking to cut down on plastic waste generated by the trade.
Euronews Witness
The Vareš silver mine: A brighter future for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Strategic metals are key for the European Union as it looks to reduce its dependence on Chinese or Russian raw materials. However, a flagship mining project in Bosnia and Herzegovina is stirring anger among some residents.
The Road To Green
Tackling air pollution means 'changing our systems', says expert
In partnership with The European Commission
Our modes of transport, our food and our energy must change drastically, according to an expert from the European Environment Agency, as Europe looks to tackle the scourge of air pollution.
The Road To Green
Removing dams and restoring rivers: The keys to preserving our future
In partnership with The European Commission
With over one million dams in Europe, our rivers have become too fragmented. Most dams are essential for society but many are abandoned. However, a movement is underway, aiming to remove the remnants of the last century, improve water quality and halt the collapse of biodiversity.
The Road To Green
How can removing dams help improve river health?
In partnership with The European Commission
Europe is facing extreme weather patterns due to the climate crisis. With high temperatures, low rainfall and significant human activity impacting our natural environment: how is taking down Dams beneficial for both local ecosystems and populations?
World News
Euroviews. The EU has to protect fragile marine life from destructive fishing
We are facing a critical moment to reinforce the EU’s ongoing leadership, legal obligation, and accountability toward safeguarding one of the most vulnerable and biologically diverse areas of the planet, Sian Owen writes.
Ocean
Cleaning Europe's rivers: Meet the teams turning the plastic tide
In partnership with the European Commission
80% of ocean plastic pollution comes from rivers and canals carrying urban litter into the seas. We speak to the teams and volunteers leading the fight against Europe's plastic problem.
Ocean
How is Europe faring in the fight against plastic pollution?
In partnership with the European Commission
Ocean talks with Virginijus Sinkevičius, the European Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and Fisheries about single-use plastics, changing individual behaviours, and the importance of businesses being on board.
Smart Regions
ECOMARE: a European project promoting marine biodiversity
In partnership with the European Commission
There are two ECOMARE centres -The CPRAM hospital is open 24 hours a day, all year round and there is the CEPAM research centre, promoted by the University of Aveiro, which is open to the public on the third Wednesday of each month.