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Eco-Innovation

Astronauts settle into their Martian base camp on Earth

A mock base camp in the Israeli desert is hosting a month-long simulation for what it could be like to live on Mars.

Climate

In pictures: Taiwanese tea farmers battling climate-fuelled drought

On the heels of a once-in-a-century drought, tea plantations in the mountains of Taiwan are finding creative ways to keep their crops alive.

Experiences

Why is there a giant puppet walking from Syria to the UK?

Little Amal is a 3.5-metre-tall puppet of a young refugee girl. She is stopping in Paris on her way to the UK.

Nature

These award-winning nature photos reveal the beauty of our planet

The winning images from this year’s TNC (The Nature Conservancy) photo contest are announced, and they are incredible.

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People

Comic Con returns to New York: Let the dress-ups begin

After a virtual event was held last year due to the pandemic, fans return to New York Comic Con in full force.

Green News

Mass clean-up saves California surf spot from catastrophic oil spill

A tremendous clean-up operation means these iconic US beaches can now reopen following an environmental disaster.

Eco-Innovation

How are artificial glaciers helping farmers tackle the climate crisis?

In northern India, these fake glaciers are helping Kashmiri farmers battle a dry season caused by climate change.

Experiences

In pictures: The first World Expo to take place in the Middle East

Expo 2020 Dubai has kicked off after the event was delayed by a year by the global pandemic.

Eco-Innovation

This exhibition gives you a fish’s eye view of a plastic-filled ocean

An environmental conservation group has built this highly Instagrammable outdoor exhibition to bring attention to the ocean plastics crisis.

People

The colourful stage is set for 9 nights of celebration across India

Starting tonight, over 1 billion people will begin celebrations for Navaratri, one of the most important festivals in the Hindu calendar.

People

This commercial pilot has joined the mile-high-photo club

In-flight movies aren’t for everyone, this KLM pilot has been taking photographs from 30,000 feet.

Green News

Extraordinary photos show how drought is causing Paraguay to dry up

Since 2019, Paraguay has been in the grips of severe drought which has seen water levels plummet in the landlocked nation's all-important waterways.

Travel News

Oktoberfest cancelled again: A look back at the 2019 beer festival

For the second year in a row, the world’s largest folk festival has been cancelled due to health concerns.

Travel News

In pictures: Chelsea Flower Show attracts colourful characters

Quintessentially British, the Chelsea Flower Show is known for attracting visits from the royal family, aristocracy, and horticultural enthusiasts.

Nature

180 countries participate in World Cleanup Day 2021

On Saturday around 50 million volunteers from every continent of the globe participated in the 2021 World Cleanup Day.

Experiences

Festival of Lights: See Berlin's famous landmarks in a new light

The 17th annual Berlin Festival of Lights returned to the German capital earlier this month, transforming the city into a glowing stage.

People

Enjoy these vintage photos of France's end-of-summer tradition

France has a unique tradition to mark the start of a new school year.

Climate

In pictures: Shelters forced to evacuate animals after Hurricane Ida

Animals have been flown across the US in search of their forever homes.

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