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Rebecca Ann Hughes

Green News

France introduces Bay of Biscay fishing ban to protect dolphins

In the Bay of Biscay, an estimated 9,000 dolphin deaths are caused each year by accidents with fishing equipment

Green News

Azerbaijan adds women to COP29 committee after backlash

12 women have been added to the climate summit committee following uproar over plans for an all-male panel.

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Will Bologna’s 30km/h speed limit benefit the environment?

The highly contested Città 30 (City 30) scheme aims to reduce road accidents and improve air quality.

Residences

How to stay in rural Japan in exchange for a few hours’ work

Travellers help out with a range of tasks and receive reduced rates or a free stay in return.

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Travel News

Flights cancelled at German airports due to ‘extreme’ conditions

Delays and cancellations snarled runways for several days.

Destinations

The best mosques to visit in Istanbul beyond Hagia Sophia

See the new entry fee as motivation to explore some of Istanbul’s lesser-visited mosques.

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Plan for €400 million monkey-breeding facility in US sparks protest

The facility would eventually hold up to 30,000 long-tailed macaques that would be sold to universities and pharmaceutical companies for medical research.

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A first in France: Why has this cat received legal damages?

Lanna, a cat of around one year old, was found dead in a rubbish bin in the French city of Lille in July 2023.

Destinations

Where to go hiking in Albania’s untamed northern hinterland

The Valbona Pass is an accessible (though not easy) hiking route that local tour companies have incorporated into a convenient three-day adventure.

Travel News

Thousands of flights cancelled as Arctic storms pummel US

Airports across the country have been impacted by the extreme weather with delays and cancellations.

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Greek island’s star attraction at risk of being washed away

A 43-year-old shipwreck is one of the island’s most visited and photographed attractions.

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New high-speed train linking UK capitals will be faster than flying

It’s good news for visitors to the UK who will be able to travel between two of its most popular tourist destinations more easily.

Green News

2023 was hottest year on record with temperatures close to 1.5°C limit

2023 was the warmest year since records began in 1850, according to data from the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service, with temperatures likely exceeding those of any period in at least the last 100,000 years.

Travel News

What caused a panel to blow out on an Alaska Airlines plane?

Door 'plug' may hold vital clues to how a gaping hole blew open on a jetliner.

Eco-Innovation

Slovakia is home to the world’s first road made from cigarette butts

Only an estimated third of the cigarette butts from the 18 billion cigarettes smoked worldwide every day end up in a rubbish or recycling bin.

Destinations

What are Europe's top sustainable destinations for 2024?

The sustainable category recognises places that focus on responsible tourism and environmentally friendly strategies.

Moments

Feeling anxious? Try an art retreat holiday for a mental reset

Art is now a common form of therapy used everywhere from mental health hospitals to wellbeing charity programmes.

Travel News

London tube strikes: Severe disruption expected for a full week

Industrial action planned in 2023 was averted after talks progressed, but negotiations appear to have stalled this time around.

Green News

Which EU countries use the most - and least - renewable energy?

Under the Renewable Energy Directive, the EU has increased its 2030 renewable target from 32 per cent to 42.5 per cent.

Residences

Stay in a hobbit-inspired village deep in an Armenian forest

The cottages have round wooden doors painted bright colours and windows set at jaunty angles.

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