Conscious Travel Scotland: Sit back and relax on these breathtaking train trips You could get the train from London to Edinburgh and back five times and your carbon footprint would still be lower than if you flew. 25/10/2022
Green News UK households offered discounts for off-peak energy use The National Grid says that homes could get paid like ‘virtual power plants’ for avoiding energy use during peak times. 21/10/2022
Green News Indian village with sun temple is the first to be powered by solar Around 1,500 homes in Modhera have installed solar panels on their rooftops and now have a surplus of energy. 21/10/2022
Green News ‘Global contamination’: Europe should lead in regulating PFAS Studies have revealed global forever chemical pollution. Now there are calls for PFAS to be banned in Europe. 20/10/2022
Travel News UK axes tax-free shopping for international travellers The government believes it could save more than €2 billion but tourism chiefs say the u-turn is a ‘hammer blow’ for the sector. 19/10/2022
Green News Which four EU countries are aiming for 100% clean power by 2030? The EU as a whole is aiming for 82 per cent clean power by the end of the decade but some member states are looking to go one step further. 17/10/2022
Green News Energy crisis: Europe prepares for blackouts this winter In the UK, the National Grid has said that homes could face three-hour power cuts if energy reserves run out. 07/10/2022
Green News Renewables meet 100% of the rise in global electricity demand Solar and wind power alone met a majority of the increase in demand. 06/10/2022
Green News Climate campaigners ‘baffled’ by COP27 Coca-Cola sponsorship A petition has been created calling for an end to all corporate sponsorships at UN conferences like COP27. 05/10/2022
Travel News Spain: Free train travel scheme extended until December 2023 The policy could be here to stay with commuters being encouraged to ditch their cars in favour of taking the train. 04/10/2022
Green News Ukraine estimates €35bn in environmental damage from Russian invasion A new methodology from the Ukrainian government has revealed the 7-month war alone has caused 31 million tonnes of CO2 emissions. 04/10/2022
Green News Brazil election: The fate of the Amazon now 'hangs in the balance' Deforestation has risen to an all-time high during Bolsonaro’s presidency. Can Brazil’s election change the future of the Amazon rainforest? 03/10/2022
Travel News Brexit has slashed London's Eurostar capacity by almost a third After facing ‘unique’ challenges during the pandemic, Eurostar now says problems are being caused by increased border checks, a shortage of engineers and the cost of living crisis. 30/09/2022
Travel News Brits are forgoing legroom and luggage to still holiday next year New data has revealed we aren’t giving up on breaks but there are some luxuries that can be sacrificed. 30/09/2022
Eco-Innovation Belfast’s new ‘flying’ ferry will cut commuter times and emissions The high-tech design uses underwater wings to lift the vessel above the water and make it more fuel efficient. 28/09/2022
Nature UK government accused of launching a ‘full-on attack’ on nature Charities dedicated to protecting wildlife and nature in the UK say that recent government decisions are putting the environment at risk. 26/09/2022
Travel News Want to try out digital nomad or expat life? This is what it’ll cost Numbeo collects crowdsourced data from users around the world to keep its prices up to date. 24/09/2022
Green News The 'brandalists' are back and they're taking aim at airline adverts Anti-advertising campaign Brandalism has put up satirical artwork in 15 different European cities. 22/09/2022
Green News Denmark becomes first to pledge funding for climate ‘loss and damage’ The government said it was ‘grossly unfair’ that those least responsible for climate change were forced to foot the bill for the consequences. Will other countries now do the same? 21/09/2022
Green News Social media at the forefront of ‘climate deception’, report reveals The report, commissioned by Greenpeace, found that only a handful of posts from airlines, car and fossil fuel companies explicitly mentioned climate change. 21/09/2022