Earth 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
Earth 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
Earth News 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
Ecotech 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
Earth News 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
Earth 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
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
Earth 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
Earth News '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
Ecotech 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
Earth 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