Angela Symons

Nature

Europe’s forests are turning brown in summer - here’s why

Last year, 37 per cent of Mediterranean and central European forests were affected by tree browning.

09/04/2023

Destinations

Budget beach breaks: Skip tourist hotspots for Europe’s hidden gems

From Albania to Ireland, these are Europe’s best under the radar beach destinations.

07/04/2023

Earth News

KLM court case: ‘Misleading’ ads axed - but lawyers aren’t happy

KLM has pulled its ‘Fly Responsibly’ ads - but environmental lawyers fear future greenwashing campaigns.

06/04/2023

Nature

First-of-its-kind funding sees US back wildlife corridors

The US Department of Transportation has announced $350 million in funding to combat vehicle-wildlife collisions.

05/04/2023

Earth News

'This is not a joke’: UK cuts flight taxes despite soaring emissions

The UK has halved its passenger tax on domestic flights. Here's how it compares to other European countries.

04/04/2023

Climate

Italy’s snowless ski resorts are becoming ‘economically unsustainable’

Italy’s ski resorts are fighting a losing battle against climate change, environmental protestors argue.

03/04/2023

Climate

This Mediterranean country is cutting off overnight water supplies

Water is being cut for seven hours every night in response to the worst drought on record.

03/04/2023

Earth News

EU deal lays out ambitious renewables target - with some concessions

The EU Renewable Energy Directive agrees to double renewables by 2030. Here's what it says about nuclear, hydrogen and bioenergy.

30/03/2023

Moments

Learn the secret of happiness with a free trip to Finland

Happiness is not a ‘mystical ability’: This competition is your chance to learn the secret to being Finnish.

29/03/2023

Ecotech

This eco-friendly, plant-based coating could replace your AC unit

Energy intensive air conditioning could soon be replaced with colourful, cooling coatings. Here's how they work.

28/03/2023

Destinations

This UK city will soon tax tourists. But what will it pay for?

This is the first ever city in the UK to introduce a nightly tourist tax.

28/03/2023

Climate

Spanish wildfire raises concerns amid soaring temperatures

Are Europe’s wildfires going to get worse in 2023? Spanish blaze raises concern as temperatures soar.

27/03/2023

Moments

These are Europe's best - and worst - tourist attractions

The world’s best tourist attraction lies in eastern Europe, new data reveals.

26/03/2023

Earth News

Climate paper calls for fossil fuel giants to be charged with homicide

The paper, set to be published in the Harvard Environmental Law Review, says the case is "increasingly compelling".

24/03/2023

Moments

Istanbul to London: World’s longest bus trip from to set off in August

Take the stunning Atlantic Ocean Road and venture to Europe’s northernmost point accessible on wheels on this epic adventure.

23/03/2023

Earth News

Does free public transport make people drive less?

Three years on from Luxembourg's introduction of free public transport, residents see it as a ‘good form of freedom'.

22/03/2023

Climate

Why are climate activists suing the Swedish state?

A court gave the lawsuit the greenlight on Tuesday.

22/03/2023

Earth News

Bullfighting could soon be outlawed in Colombia

Bullfighting is still legal in eight countries - three of which are in Europe.

21/03/2023

Destinations

Which cities can you reach in under five hours by train from London?

Hop over to France, Belgium and the Netherlands with these quick train trips from London.

21/03/2023

Climate

Paris Olympics promises to slash emissions in half - but is it enough?

The Paris Olympics is going green with no air con and a riverside opening ceremony - but environmental experts aren’t convinced.

21/03/2023