Angela Symons

Climate

Greta arrives in Davos to hit Big Oil bosses with a 'cease and desist'

Climate activists Vanessa Nakate, Helena Gualinga and Luisa Neubauer are with Greta Thunberg at Davos to demand a halt to new oil and gas projects.

17/01/2023

Nature

'Shouting' dolphins reveal the impact of human noise pollution

The study has implications for the impact of noise produced by wind farms, shipping and sonar on marine mammals.

16/01/2023

Climate

Is travelling to the Davos forum by private jet hypocritical?

A private jet was used for a 21km journey to the 2022 World Economic Forum in Davos, Greenpeace reveals.

13/01/2023

Green News

Finland boosted its wind power by 75% in 2022

The renewable energy source is providing a significant lifeline during the current energy crisis.

12/01/2023

Living

'Love Island' is back with a boost for pre-loved fashion

After the hit UK show partnered with eBay in 2022, searches for ‘pre-loved clothing’ soared by 1,600 per cent on the platform.

12/01/2023

Climate

Ozone layer will recover by 2040 in most of the world, says UN

The report lays out three key dates, with the ozone layer set to fully recover to 1980 values by 2066.

10/01/2023

Travel News

Holidays in Dubai just got cheaper as 30 per cent alcohol tax scrapped

The move is expected to further the appeal of Dubai to tourists drawn by its more liberal lifestyle, compared to other Gulf cities.

04/01/2023

Eco-Innovation

What are the risks of transitioning to ‘green’ hydrogen?

If hydrogen leaks into the atmosphere, the benefits of using it over fossil fuels could be completely wiped out, scientists warn.

29/12/2022

Green News

Hotel miniature toiletries could be banned under new EU law

In Europe, each person generates almost 180 kg of packaging waste on average every year.

22/12/2022

Travel News

What trains are still running during Christmas rail strikes in the UK?

Around 20 per cent of services are still scheduled to run on Christmas strike dates.

21/12/2022

Climate

Is climate change causing increased gun violence in the US?

A large-scale US study shows how global warming could make violent shootings more common.

19/12/2022

Climate

Suicide rates rise as air quality worsens, study finds

The first of its kind large-scale study examined deaths across the US between 2003 and 2010.

15/12/2022

Climate

Belgium joins France in private jet and short-haul flight crackdown

As of April, flight taxes will be dependent on noise, air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and destination.

12/12/2022

Green News

Munich bans climate protests following airport stunt

The ban on climate gatherings will run until at least 8 January.

12/12/2022

Travel News

Spanish airport to remove need to separate liquids and electronics

Sick of waiting for passengers to remove liquids and electronics at security? This Spanish airport has the answer.

08/12/2022

Moments

Italy’s most luxurious train is now open for bookings

Pre-reservations are now open for Italy’s luxurious new Orient Express, launching in 2024.

07/12/2022

Destinations

Pink beaches and teeming reefs: Bermuda is back open to tourists

Bermuda has dropped its requirement for pre-departure testing, arrival testing, and day-four testing.

08/11/2022

Travel News

Mountain hiking with my chihuahua changed my life

This Austrian woman has visited 80 countries and tackled 6,000-metre peaks - and it all started with her pet dog.

20/10/2022

Travel News

Italy airport strikes see hundreds of flights cancelled this Friday

National carrier ITA has cancelled over 200 flights ahead of Friday’s strike and easyJet says disruption is likely.

19/10/2022

Destinations

Winter sun: Where will your money go the furthest this year?

With the pound at a record low against the dollar, holidays to the US are off the cards. Here’s where you should go instead.

17/10/2022