Angela Symons

Climate

‘I’m part of the solution’: How Bill Gates justifies his private jets

Taking about his climate innovation, Bill Gates addresses a glaring contradiction.

09/02/2023

Conscious Travel

EU train travel on track to be faster and cheaper under new scheme

There’ll be no excuse to take flights within Europe when these new long distance train routes have launched.

08/02/2023

Climate

Fungi are getting more dangerous. Here’s what’s being done about it

Global warming could spark ‘unpredictable’ changes in fungi, making it more deadly, research shows.

07/02/2023

Eco-Innovation

Solar dam powers Switzerland’s green energy transition

The dam's almost 5,000 solar panels enough energy each year to supply around 700 houses.

07/02/2023

Living

Why is Italy opposing an EU plan for greener buildings?

Countries will older houses could bear the brunt of EU-mandated green building renovations.

06/02/2023

Living

Here's how Green Football Weekend is gamifying climate action

Football fans are being encouraged to score ‘green goals’ for their team in a new climate campaign.

04/02/2023

Moments

London to Istanbul by train: Embark on a dreamy 10-day adventure

Long distance rail journeys are on the rise. Here’s how to travel from London to Istanbul via Munich and Budapest.

04/02/2023

Living

Why are these topless men smearing themselves in honey?

Spanish beekeepers staged an eye-catching protest in Valencia to plead for financial aid.

03/02/2023

Eco-Innovation

Why are UK farms going ‘veganic’? Meet the green agriculture pioneers

A British farmer who gave up cows to grow vegan cereal has been recognised by PETA's new Farming Awards.

03/02/2023

Green News

Exxon reports record profits while suing EU for 2.3% windfall tax

40 per cent of Exxon's record-breaking profits went to new oil and gas and 5 per cent to ‘low-carbon’ initiatives.

01/02/2023

Travel News

This European airline has cancelled all flights after going bust

The airline says weak financial markets and uncertainty over demand for air travel left it cash-strapped.

01/02/2023

Nature

Cash-strapped Finnish zoo may have to return giant pandas to China

Could the return of giant pandas impact Finnish-Chinese relations?

30/01/2023

Moments

London to Morocco by train is possible on this new multi-stop trip

Flight-free travel company Byway has launched an overland adventure from the UK to Morocco via France and Spain.

28/01/2023

Green News

Watch as ballet dancers twirl amid ‘celestial’ plastic waste set

Japan's K-Ballet troupe is highlighting the plastic waste problem in its latest performance.

28/01/2023

Green News

Why are people protesting against Spain’s new animal rights bill?

Pet shops and hunting with dogs are two targets of the new bill.

27/01/2023

Living

The emissions-saving solutions that also help you live longer

Better insulation, less red meat, more exercise: These are the climate-friendly changes that will improve your life expectancy.

26/01/2023

Eco-Innovation

Bill Gates backs burp-busting cow feed by Aussie start-up

Methane gas is one of the biggest drivers of global warming. This startup hopes to combat it using seaweed.

24/01/2023

Living

Giant ‘toadzilla’ highlights Australia’s battle with invasive species

A record-breaking 2.7 kg cane toad found in an Australian national park has now been euthanised.

24/01/2023

Travel News

When is the best time to book a summer holiday to save money?

Flight prices are up by around a third compared to last year. These tips will help you save money on your 2023 trip.

22/01/2023

Green News

Airline industry claims French flight ban breaches freedom of movement

Industry groups say France's ban on domestic short haul flights is ineffective and legally questionable.

19/01/2023