Charlotte Elton

Travel News

Greek rail workers strike as anger grows over deadly train crash

The Greek government has promised that 'responsibility will be assigned' for Tuesday's deadly train crash, as rail workers strike over safety.

02/03/2023

Travel News

Ranked: These are the most and least welcoming countries in the world

Which country is the most welcoming? A new index claims to have answered this impossible question.

01/03/2023

Green News

UK bans Lufthansa’s ‘green’ adverts for misleading consumers

Lufthansa’s ad claimed they are ‘protecting the planet’ The UK’s advertising watchdog disagreed.

01/03/2023

Green News

India bracing for heatwaves after hottest February since 1901

India just recorded its hottest February in 120 years. What does that mean for spring and summer?

01/03/2023

Travel News

Sanctions haven’t stopped rich Russians from travelling, report claims

Sanctions haven’t stopped wealthy Russian tourists from travelling, according to a new report.

28/02/2023

Climate

New data reveals the billionaires taking the most private jet flights

A 17-year-old is holding the world’s billionaires accountable for their private jet flights.

28/02/2023

Climate

Climate polluters pour money into winter sports as snow disappears 

Climate change could finish winter sports. Meanwhile big polluters are pouring money into ski sponsorships.

27/02/2023

Green News

Could ‘catching’ wasted heat solve the energy crisis?

Engines often ‘run hot’, as anyone with an overactive laptop knows. But where does this heat go - and how can we harness it to heat our homes?

27/02/2023

Travel News

When will the new Berlin to Brussels sleeper train launch? 

Europe's rail revival is in full swing. Berlin to Brussels in the latest overnight train to launch.

24/02/2023

Green News

‘Frightening’ scale of Europe's forever chemical pollution revealed 

An investigation has revealed that 17,000 European sites are contaminated with these persistent manmade substances.

24/02/2023

Destinations

In pictures: Italy drought uncovers hidden path in Lake Garda

Climate change has uncovered a path in the middle of Lake Garda.

23/02/2023

Green News

Eurozone’s largest bank sued over fossil fuel lending

Three environmental groups are suing the eurozone’s largest bank over its loans to oil and gas companies.

23/02/2023

Climate

Tequila shortage: Could climate change threaten margaritas?

Skyrocketing demand, climate change and an endangered bat could threaten your favourite cocktail.

22/02/2023

Nature

UK farmers to breed ‘low-emission sheep’ in bid to cut methane

Sheep’s emissions are a major cause of global warming. But these farmers think they have a solution.

22/02/2023

Green News

Wind turbines aren't to blame for whale deaths in the US, say experts

Why do some conservationists, and Donald Trump, think that wind turbines are killing marine mammals?

21/02/2023

Green News

Why did governments spend €900bn on fossil fuel subsidies in 2022?

The International Energy Agency has urged world leaders to spend money on clean energy solutions rather than fossil fuel subsidies.

20/02/2023

Travel News

U.S airports intercepted a record-breaking number of guns last year

US airport security intercepted over 6,500 guns in 2022. Here’s what happens if you leave a gun in your bag.

20/02/2023

Living

Why are locals worried about Fukushima wastewater?

Nearly 12 years ago, a massive earthquake and tsunami triggered a nuclear catastrophe at Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi plant. Now, the plant operator wants to release 1.3 million tonnes of wastewater into the sea.

20/02/2023

Green News

Why are campaigners slamming Lufthansa’s new Green Fares?

Campaigners say that the only way to reduce the environmental impact of flying is ‘not to take the flight in the first place.’

20/02/2023

Climate

Farmers warn dry winter threatens crops in northern Italy

Italy’s farmers suffered through record-breaking droughts last summer. Winter has brought little relief.

20/02/2023