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Rebecca Ann Hughes

Eco-Innovation

Batteries made from woodchips could clean up the EV industry

The material will soon be manufactured in the EU and US, reducing dependence on Chinese supplies of graphite.

Climate

What is the role of insurance companies in the fossil fuel industry?

Environmentalist movement Extinction Rebellion is leading a week-long campaign in the UK targeting the global insurance industry.

Green News

Major transport union to strike with climate activists in Germany

Transport is responsible for about a quarter of the EU's total greenhouse gas emissions, according to the European Environment Agency.

Travel News

Eiffel Tower: What visitors need to know about strikes and closures

Striking employees have caused the Parisian monument to shut for four days so far this week.

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Destinations

Nature, restoration, residents: What are tourist taxes used for?

Dozens of tourist hotspots around the world now charge for entry. Here’s how some have been spending the millions they receive in revenue.

Climate

Why is California struggling to meet its food waste recycling goals?

In southern California, America's largest facility to convert food waste into biogas has filed for bankruptcy because it’s not getting enough organic material.

Experiences

Meet the over 50s travelling around the world on a ‘golden gap year’

New research reveals that older generations have a growing interest in serious travel following retirement, a trend referred to as the ‘golden gap year’.

Travel News

Passenger rights: Can you say no to being weighed by an airline?

Finnair says their voluntary weigh-in policy is improving flight safety.

Travel News

French tourist banned from Egypt after false charge of trafficking

The tourist was suspected over a statue she had purchased from the shopping arcade of a luxury hotel.

Travel News

Spain travel: Rail chaos expected in February amid train strikes

Staff at Spain’s state operator Renfe have already warned they will strike at various points during this month.

Green News

Past 12 months exceeded critical 1.5°C threshold for first time

The global average temperature in January 2024 was 1.6°C above pre-industrial levels for the month, meaning the planet has breached the 1.5°C benchmark for the past 12 months.

Green News

Italy’s culling of ‘dangerous’ Alpine bear sparks anger

Brown bear populations rebounded thanks to an EU-funded project, but they are now being culled by local authorities.

Destinations

Easiest European countries to live in if you don't know the language

Some European countries require language proficiency even for residency.

Travel News

EU travel update: Cost of Schengen visa set to rise in 2024

Schengen visas are required for citizens from non-EU countries that do not benefit from the EU and Schengen area's 90-day visa-free rule.

Green News

Scientists say cancer spread could be sparked by ‘forever chemicals’

Numerous studies have already associated PFAS with higher rates of cancers, including kidney, prostate and breast cancer.

Green News

Scotland produces enough renewable energy to meet 100% of demand

Scotland aims to generate enough energy from green sources to cater for its own needs and to contribute to other countries’ electricity supply.

Travel News

Some travellers are avoiding the Boeing 737 plane after panel blowout

Max 9s were grounded temporarily by America’s Federal Aviation Administration following a cabin panel blowout during an Alaska Airlines flight.

Travel News

Everything you need to know about the EU's new EES and ETIAS visas

The EES is now set to be operational in October 2024 after repeated pushbacks.

Travel News

This new train route could whisk you from Bruges to Bratislava

The journey will last 19 hours passing through four different countries.

Green News

Majority of Brits don’t understand key climate language, study reveals

Three-quarters of the British public have a poor understanding of commonly-used climate terminology like ‘environmentally friendly’ and ‘locally grown’.

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