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Ruth Wright

Earth News

Seine sewage: The history of a river clean-up with many ups and downs

Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo famously swam in the river to prove it was safe. Then tests showed the water contained unsafe levels of bacteria on the day she swam.

Earth News

Wildfire evacuations: Evia in Greece struggles to contain blaze

Wildfires in Greece are becoming more frequent and extreme every year due to climate change.

Travel News

France train cancellations: Routes affected and how to get a refund

Passengers have been asked not to go to train stations unless they know their train is still running.

Travel News

At least 1,400 flights cancelled: Long queues at European airports

Should you go to the airport early and can you claim compensation?

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Travel News

Is it safe to travel to Greece? Athens shuts Acropolis amid heatwave

Tourists have been fainting while queuing to get into the Acropolis.

Nature

Cats outnumber humans on this dreamy Japanese island

There are 100 cats in Tashirojima and only 50 humans.

Travel News

'It's a dream': Paris' sunny Champs-Élysées hosts huge free picnic

4,000 lucky Parisians were handed picnic baskets packed with treats from top Paris chefs.

Earth News

Tornado rips through wind farm: How often do wind turbines fall down?

Experts explain how designers account for extreme weather.

Destinations

Expats move in search of free healthcare but where do they get it?

There's only one country in the world where healthcare is free for everyone.

Climate

'Crazy' ocean heat is killing coral reefs like never before

'This wouldn't be happening without climate change', said the head of the United States' Coral Reef Watch Program

Destinations

Missed the Northern Lights? Here's where to see them year-round

If you're looking for a greener way to see this stunning natural spectacle then these European destinations are reachable by rail.

Earth News

Curb migration then take on climate change, Europeans say

People all over the world were surveyed about what issues governments should prioritise.

Travel News

All the countries where you have to pay a ‘tourist tax’ in 2024

From the Algarve to Barcelona, fees are being introduced to try and combat overtourism.

Climate

World Water Day: Water is a human right so why are so many struggling?

From dried-up rivers to poisoned water, people around the world are struggling to meet a basic need.

Travel News

Notre Dame Cathedral reopening date revealed

The restoration has taken five years, following a devastating fire in 2019.

Nature

Is the new Banksy mural a comment on the climate crisis?

The new work appears to paint leaves onto a bare tree.

Ecotech

Solar batteries are crucial in avoiding blackouts during heatwaves

Batteries come into their own when air conditioner usage cranks up during heatwaves.

Earth News

Good news: Germany is on track to reach 2030 emissions target

Germany is leading the way in Europe on the road to a greener future.

Climate

‘White gold’: Lithium is key to EVs but at what cost to locals?

Native groups in South America sit on $1 trillion of lithium but at what cost to their water, culture and livelihoods?

Climate

Bad news for smokers: El Niño is coming for tobacco

Farmers are predicted to lose 20% of their income leaving many to rely on food aid.

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