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Ecotech

The future of plastic recycling could be in this classic ice cream

Bacteria could help turn plastic waste into this classic ice cream flavouring.

Earth News

European Green Deal accused of ‘green colonialism’ in new report

Concerns are being raised about the European Green Deal’s failure to recognise communities of colour in Europe and the Global South.

Nature

Is this a lifeline for coral reefs bleached by climate change?

Climate-change resistant coral reefs could help support our oceans.

Earth News

UN urges countries around the world to restore 1bn hectares of land

Boosting ecosystems through mass land and water restoration is one of the only ways we can meet our climate targets.

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Nature

Whaling in the Faroe Islands: Barbaric slaughter or local tradition?

One organisation is pushing to stop the Faroe Islands’ year-round hunting of pilot whales.

Destinations

Silent getaways: Holiday stays so quiet you could hear a pin drop

The world’s most tranquil destinations will help you find your inner peace in no time.

Earth News

Mini hotel toiletries will be illegal in New York from 2024

Inside the two year fight to eliminate single use toiletries from New York hotels.

Moments

Fancy a road trip? Here are the companies who'll plan one for you

Everyone loves a road trip, but not everyone loves planning, Why not have it all done for you by one of these companies?

Climate

Billie Eilish to The 1975: The music world tackles the climate crisis

How the world’s music makers are using their influence to spread climate awareness.

Moments

Six surprising Netflix filming locations that you have to visit

Plan a trip to these real-life locations that were used to create your favourite series.

Ecotech

Meet clean energy’s unlikely secret weapon: Scented candles

Batteries derived from organic materials are clean energy’s fresh focus.

Travel News

Here is what the UN say every country’s vaccine passport should have

The organisation has released recommendations to ensure a quick return to holiday travel, including how vaccine supplies should be shared with poorer countries.

Earth News

At 1.6 billion years old, this is the oldest water in the world

What could the discovery of the oldest water in the world tell us about life on other planets?

Nature

What is ocean rewilding and how will it fight climate change?

Europe’s ocean conservation efforts have pivoted to animal repopulation and planting blue carbon stores.

Earth News

UK government taken to court over oil and gas industry tax breaks

Environmental groups and campaigners are banding together to support a huge legal climate challenge.

Residences

Is Maslinica Bay Croatia’s best-kept secret?

Exploring the decadent finds of one of Croatia’s hidden island escapes.

Earth News

The Queen confirms new measures for animal protection in the UK

A speech from the Queen lays out the UK government’s new focus on animal welfare today.

Residences

Live volcanoes and frozen lakes: Europe's most dangerous hotels

A list of the most immersive hotel experiences for those daring to get up close and personal with Mother Nature.

Ecotech

The 10 most extraordinary eco buildings around the world

A poll of the world’s most location tagged green buildings finds architecture spanning from Rio to Hamburg.

Ecotech

Printable smartphones are the latest breakthrough in green tech

The fight against gadget waste is being spurred on by new printable electronics made from wood ink.

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