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Maeve Campbell
Scientist says she is ‘amazed’ by the size of dolphin clitorises
New research confirms that the animals do experience pleasure when having sex, due to their “large” clitorises.
The 'Asian unicorn' is now the fastest declining species in the world
From tigers, to elephants, to gorillas...what can we do to save these majestic species?
5 magnificent examples of green architecture around the world
The most stunning, environmentally mindful buildings from all over the globe.
Europe cuts Russian gas imports: So what are the energy alternatives?
If coal plants are reopened in the EU, we can say goodbye to reaching the net zero targets the bloc has promised to reach.
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Portugal ignores Brexit rules by fast tracking Brits into the country
British travellers made up the majority of overseas visitors to Portugal in January and February this year.
Italy orders gas from three African nations in boycott against Russia
Natural gas is a fossil fuel used to generate electricity, heat and cool homes and power industry.
Are giant, floating balloons the future of space tourism?
The trip, costing €114,000 per person, can take eight passengers and a pilot into space.
Freezing koala sperm could save species from extinction, says research
Scientists in Australia are collecting koala sperm, to improve the species' genetic diversity.
Turning Turkey’s coal mines into solar farms would power 7m homes
Converting open-cast coal sites would significantly lower energy costs, which are surging due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Renewable prices soar as Ukraine war is 'last straw' for the sector
These kind of market disruptions have worsened since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, reversing a decade of cost declines for the renewable energy sector.
Stuffed lions and elephants seized in €29m taxidermy raid in Spain
The haul of stuffed animals included over 400 protected species, including some that are extinct, such as the scimitar oryx, or severely threatened, such as the Bengal tiger.
Why is the EU delaying a ban on Russian coal to August?
The EU is banning Russian coal from coming into the bloc. But oil and gas, which represent far bigger imports from Moscow, are still untouched.
Greece opens the largest double-sided solar farm in Europe
The 204-megawatt solar park in the northern Greek town of Kozani was built by Greece's biggest oil refiner Hellenic Petroleum.
‘Misinformation is rife’: Why fast fashion is an abuse of human rights
A new report called 'The Great Greenwashing Machine’ reveals how fast fashion is abusing people and the planet.
More solar panels to be made in Europe to cut reliance on Russian gas
Currently there are only a small amount of panels made in Europe. The countries currently producing solar cells are Italy, France and Slovenia.
Why is Turkey being given a green loan of €300 million?
Turkey is the fastest growing OECD economy with rapidly increasing greenhouse gas emissions, but a green loan could make a big difference to the environment.
Germany could replace Russian gas with energy produced from waste
So that food security isn't undermined in Germany, the energy industry wants to focus on waste from agricultural production to make biogas.
Wind and solar power growth finally on track to meet climate targets
"If these renewable trends can be replicated globally, and sustained, the power sector would be on track for 1.5 degree goal."
The planet is facing a ‘global sand crisis’ - should we be worried?
Unchecked sand consumption risks environmental damage and global shortages.
'I'm scared to death': Island destination braces for an earthquake
About 200 of the recorded earthquakes, with a magnitude of up to 3.3, have been felt by the population.
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