Charlotte Elton

Green News

Why has the UK imposed a ‘de facto windfall tax’ on renewable energy?

The UK government has imposed a price cap on low-carbon electricity generators. Greenpeace has accused it of ‘double standards’.

12/10/2022

Climate

Just Stop Oil: Activist in viral arrest video slams government

Lora Johnson was arrested while protesting fracking in London last week. Here’s why she did it.

12/10/2022

Experiences

Trentino: Why you should try ‘forest bathing’ in this green paradise

Forest bathing involves immersing yourself in nature - and some doctors prescribe it for its meditative effects. Here’s why you should try it.

06/10/2022

Green News

Greenpeace: Saudi Arabia ski resort will ‘massively alter’ ecosystem

Saudi Arabia will host the 2029 Asian winter games - despite receiving very little natural snow.

06/10/2022

Green News

Shell boss calls for tax on energy firms to help ‘poorest’ people

As energy prices soar, Shell’s chief executive has said that a tax on big firms is ‘inevitable’ - but has urged against capping prices.

05/10/2022

Green News

Wax worm saliva rapidly dissolves plastic bags, scientists discover

To help combat plastic waste, these scientists are taking a worms’ eye view.

05/10/2022

Green News

UK plans 2040 nuclear fusion plant - but is it realistic? 

The UK will build a nuclear fusion plant - which could theoretically provide near-limitless clean energy - in Nottinghamshire.

04/10/2022

Travel News

Drowning is 'not like the films': Here's how to protect yourself

Drowning victims mostly slip below the surface without a sound, a veteran lifeboat volunteer has warned. Follow these safety tips to stay safe.

03/10/2022

Green News

Quality Street ditches its iconic wrappers to reduce plastic waste

Christmas might lose a bit of its shine this year, as one of the UK’s most iconic chocolate brands switches to environmentally-friendly packaging.

03/10/2022

Travel News

Schiphol chaos: Airport limits outgoing passengers until March 2023

Schiphol has extended its passenger cap until the end of March 2023, weeks after the latest staffing shortage saw long lines build at the airport.

30/09/2022

Travel News

Italy travel: Ryanair and Vueling staff due to strike on Saturday

Italian pilots and flight attendants will walk off the job on 1 October to protest their working conditions.

28/09/2022

Green News

Wolves are recovering in Europe - here’s why that’s good news

From loggerhead turtles to wolverines, many previously struggling European species have made recoveries, new research reveals.

27/09/2022

Travel News

Airlines organise ‘rescue flights’ to clear Storm Hermine backlog

After three days of heavy rain, Storm Hermine has finally eased - allowing stranded travellers to leave the Canary Islands.

27/09/2022

Nature

How many ants are there on Earth? Researchers reveal staggering number

There are 2.5 million ants for every single living human, new research has revealed.

26/09/2022

Green News

What seized fossil fuel emails tell us about big oil’s climate plan

Shell is not willing to reduce CO2 emissions beyond levels that make “business sense”, according to a PR email unearthed in a US investigation.

23/09/2022

Green News

Car-free days cut a city's carbon footprint and residents support them

Should European cities have one car free day per week? 62 per cent of citizens in major hubs think so.

22/09/2022

Travel News

Brits think Spain, Greece and Turkey may soon be too hot for holidays

As climate change drives temperatures up, travellers could shun tourism hotspots in favour of cooler climes.

22/09/2022

Travel News

Flights from Moscow sell out as Russians try to escape conscription

On Wednesday morning, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the country’s military would ‘partially mobilise’ military reservists in Ukraine. Flights out of Moscow have nearly sold out.

21/09/2022

Green News

Vegan food boss accused of biting a man’s nose

Doug Ramsey - the Chief Operating Officer at vegan food giant Beyond Meat - was arrested for biting a man’s nose on Saturday.

20/09/2022

Travel News

September strike dates for French air traffic control announced

Airlines are bracing for yet more disruption as French air traffic controllers plan three more strike dates.

20/09/2022