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Ecotech

A Japanese inventor is turning soil into a source of electricity

A Japanese designer has developed a technology that generates tiny amounts of electricity from everyday materials such as soil, water, food and construction waste.

Nature

French government in turmoil over pesticides: How dangerous are they?

Acetamiprid and flupyradifurone have been proven to harm bees and could be a risk to children’s developing brains.

Earth News

Good news for Brazil as Amazon forest fires fall to lowest level ever

"There is no climate security for the world without a protected Amazon".

Climate

Tokyo workers told to wear shorts to work to save on AC

People in Japan - where many workers are forced to wear suits to work - are divided over whether shorts are appropriate for work, with one saying, “I just don't think hairy legs look very neat”.

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Earth News

Solar met 25% of EU power needs in June thanks to quick installations

Solar was ahead of coal, gas, nuclear, wind and hydropower.

Residences

Could a family-friendly resort make my toddler sleep the night?

Described as South Tyrol's only quality-time family resort, does Das Mühlwald live up to its promise? It certainly did, says Ruth Wright in her review, as the property ‘gave us space to be a family in all our loud, exhausted, unpredictable messiness’.

Earth News

UN chief urges AI firms to 'come clean' over environmental footprint

A UN study found that data centres consumed more electricity than all but 10 countries in 2025.

Ecotech

Farmers are earning 50% more thanks to solar-powered fridges

Renewable energy is saving crops from going to waste.

Earth News

Why Spain’s electricity bills have fallen during an energy crisis

Homes and business are benefitting from Spain's commitment to clean energy.

Climate

Alternatives to air con: Cheap and easy ways to cool your home

I moved to Sicily from the UK - here’s what I’ve learnt about keeping your home cool during a heatwave.

Nature

Venice Lagoon becomes surprise hit with pink flamingos

24,000 pink flamingos were spotted in the famous lagoon in 2025 - 6,000 more than in 2024.

Earth News

Christian leaders call for ‘permanent tax’ on fossil fuel profits

“Europe holds a historic duty and opportunity to lead the transition to a new era away from fossil fuels”, say faith groups from across the EU.

Earth News

Portugal racing to prevent ‘a terrible summer’ of wildfires

The public are being asked to 'do their part' by clearing tinder from around their homes.

Earth News

France’s last captive orca whales to be moved to Spanish zoo

Wildlife charity Born Free say that at Loro Parque the captive orcas “would likely continue to be exploited for public entertainment and potentially for breeding”.

Earth News

EU’s Brazil meat ban targets the wrong problem, say NGOs

Inhumane farming is a bigger problem than antibiotics, experts say, after Brazil meat ban.

Climate

Boom in ‘last chance tourism’ is huge risk to fragile Antarctica

Trips to Antarctica “need to be regulated appropriately, as you would with any of the world’s sensitive and precious ecological sites,” says one expert.

Nature

Over 1,000 beagles seek forever homes after ‘landmark’ rescue mission

The rescue has been called a “landmark breakthrough for animal welfare”.

Earth News

6 key takeaways from Colombia fossil fuel phaseout conference

Europe dominated the Santa Marta fossil fuel summit. Here are the key takeaways.

Earth News

Happy ending? Stranded humpback whale is finally on his way home

Fans can track Timmy's journey in real time.

Earth News

Trump snubbed by gathering of global leaders in Colombia

"When the largest emitters have been present at the COP negotiations, they have pushed for a veto to prevent any discussion of the need to transition beyond fossil fuels," said the conference host.

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