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Farmers throw beets and set hay alight at protests in Brussels

Police used tear gas and water cannons to keep the violence at bay as the entryway to a subway station was set alight.

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Scientists find microplastic contamination in ancient remains

What were previously thought to be pristine archaeological deposits, ripe for investigation, could be contaminated with plastics.

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Where in Europe do voters think climate change is a priority?

Less than a third of voters think the EU has had a positive impact on environmental protection.

Climate

Why is transport the ‘problem child’ of Europe’s climate efforts?

Aviation emissions have doubled in the last 30 years - faster than any other transport sector.

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Manchester City wants to be football’s biggest renewables generator

The panels will generate up to 4.39 MWh of energy every year - enough energy to power more than 2,000 homes.

Nature

Slovakia: Bear attacks prompt renewed calls for a cull

Some politicians argue that conservation efforts have caused brown bear populations to soar.

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60% of Germans already feel effect of climate change or expect to soon

Fears of a ‘green backlash’ at the European elections are unfounded, according to a new survey.

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Air pollution has improved in Europe in the last 20 years, study finds

Almost all Europeans in the area studied still live with unhealthy levels of small particulate pollution.

Nature

Great Barrier Reef hit by mass coral bleaching event

Aerial surveys have revealed prevalent shallow-water coral bleaching on most surveyed reefs.

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These EU nations have pledged to decarbonise electricity by 2035

Consensus is building around 2035 as the critical date for eliminating fossil fuels from Europe's power system.

Climate

Nine months of record-breaking heat continued into February

Globally, December, January and February came in at 0.78C above average. But the last three months are part of a much bigger climate change picture.

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Severe drought in Tunisia has led to more expensive drinking water

Tourist facilities and excessive consumers will be hit hardest by price increases.

Eco-Innovation

Growth in carbon emissions slows thanks to clean energy tech

Though energy demand increased, clean energy tech helped the world to avoid using more fossil fuels last year.

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EU countries reach sustainable energy targets a decade early

Researchers found that “systematic progress” has been made across the EU with differences between individual countries “clearly decreasing”.

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Barcelona sends out letters to residents who are breaking water rules

The letters will warn people they could face fines if they are found filling private swimming pools, watering gardens and washing cars.

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These 20 airports produced as much CO2 as 58 coal power stations

New research takes stock of the impact of passenger flights and, for the first time, air freight at 1,300 airports around the world.

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Fearing a heatwave, Olympic teams are bringing portable A/C to Paris

Teams say they’ll go to any length to keep their athletes cool.

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Heating and cars: Milan introduces emergency pollution-busting rules

Dry weather and warm temperatures have worsened the Italian city’s smog problem.

Climate

Where in Europe is facing historic drought this winter?

High temperatures and low rainfall have left parts of the Mediterranean in a critical condition.

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UK farmers hit by £1.45bn bill since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The price farmers are paying to grow their crops and feed their animals has been one of the many reasons for recent protests.

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