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
Eco-Innovation Oslo set to become first capital with zero-emissions public transport Oslo is replacing its diesel-fuelled buses with 450 electric alternatives. 14/10/2022
Travel News Heathrow chaos averted as American Airlines staff reach pay deal After 98 per cent of maintenance technicians and crew chiefs voted to strike over pay, American Airlines offered an improved pay deal. 14/10/2022
Green News Arctic doomsday vault helps countries prepare for the unknown The Svalbard Global Seed Vault hits 1.2 million seed deposits as countries brace for climate and war-induced food insecurity. 13/10/2022
Green News War in Ukraine a ‘blessing’ for climate, says UN weather chief Petteri Taalas says the war in Ukraine will accelerate our transition to renewable energy. 12/10/2022
Travel News Portugal flights could be more expensive next year thanks to new fees Opponents have slammed the proposal, saying it will harm the country’s tourism recovery efforts. 12/10/2022