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Living

Research shows the shocking carbon footprint of car-driving computers

Self-driving car emissions have the potential to be an “enormous problem”, researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have warned.

Travel News

Which European airports had the worst flight delays in 2022?

Half of all European flights were delayed last summer, a new report suggests - and nearly 7 per cent were cancelled.

Green News

EU puts ‘greenwashing’ companies on notice with draft law

A draft legal proposal by the European Commission aims to clamp down on companies falsely promoting their products as "climate neutral" or "containing recycled materials".

Travel News

Is a fast track security pass worth it? Expert tips for smooth travel

Travelling for the holidays can be stressful. Luckily, help is at hand. Euronews Travel spoke to an expert to help you prep for easy travel this holiday season.

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Climate

What is your climate shadow? Learn the new climate lingo for 2023

“Words matter because they can shape our perceptions, beliefs, and behaviour. In the policy realm, they guide decisions and actions," says climate linguistics expert Susan Joy Hassol. So how will we talk about climate in 2023?

Nature

How scientists could ‘rewild’ the Great Barrier Reef with frozen coral

The Great Barrier reef is under threat from coral bleaching and invasive species. Could 'coral freezing' help?

Experiences

The three best places in Europe to spend the winter solstice

The solstice - which falls on 21 December in the northern hemisphere - is the day with the shortest period of daylight and longest night of the year. How should you spend it?

Climate

Is climate change making a white Christmas a thing of the past?

In the popular imagination, Christmas is synonymous with snow. But as climate change bites, how likely is snow on Christmas Day?

Travel News

World's first net-zero transatlantic flight to fly in 2023

The world’s first net-zero transatlantic flight will take to the skies next year, as the UK government pledges to fast-track the development of sustainable aviation fuels. But how green is it really?

Green News

Solar panels made mandatory on almost all new homes in Tokyo

Tokyo lags in its uptake of renewable energy. Just four per cent of buildings with the capacity for solar panels currently have them - but a new rule is about to change this.

Green News

Why scientists say the energy transition is going to save us money

According to new research, transitioning to wind and solar power will save the world trillions of euros.

Green News

Amazon plastic packaging could go ‘around the world 800 times’

According to a report by ocean advocacy organisation Oceana, Amazon’s plastic footprint increased by nearly a fifth (18 per cent) between 2020 and 2021.

Nature

Green energy: Scientists generate electricity from a plant

Scientists have successfully used a succulent plant to create a living ‘bio-solar cell’ that runs on photosynthesis.

Eco-Innovation

Sea salt batteries could be a cheap, green alternative to lithium

Lithium - the main component in most electric batteries - can be costly to mine. But researchers have made a breakthrough with alternative ‘molten salt’ batteries.

Travel News

Pre-marital sex ban sends shockwaves among Bali digital nomads

The new laws - which take effect in three years - will apply to locals and tourists alike, with a punishment of up to one year in prison.

Travel News

Passports got more powerful in 2022, here’s why

According to Passport Index’s latest update, every country bar Vanuatu saw an increase in travel freedom this year.

Living

Which country has the most sustainable shoppers in Europe?

From recycling to buying second hand, European shoppers are increasingly eco-friendly. But how sustainable are your country’s shopping habits?

Nature

A litre of water can help scientists track hundreds of marine species

Global heating is forcing marine species to move. But how can scientists protect them if they don’t know where they live?

Green News

These UK unis have banned fossil fuel giants from campus recruitment

A number of UK universities have now banned fossil fuel recruiters from campus, a policy previously only applied to the tobacco and gambling industries.

Nature

Why have 2,500 dead seals washed up on Russia’s shores?

In 1900, there were more than a million Caspian seals - but after a century of overfishing and habitat degradation, some environmentalists warn that there are just 70,000 left.

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