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
Earth 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
Ecotech 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
Earth 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
Earth 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
Travel News Japan has reopened, but tourists find it's not ready to welcome them Japan has reinstated visa-free travel to dozens of countries, ending some of world's strictest COVID border controls. 10/10/2022
Climate Why are wetsuits compulsory at this French swimming pool? Cutting the heat could save pools up to €50,000 per month in the coldest months. 10/10/2022
Earth News Hydropower: Switzerland’s secret weapon against the energy crisis Switzerland is targeting a clean, independent energy supply, but some fear for biodiversity and the landscape. 06/10/2022
Ecotech This Indian factory turns cigarette butts into soft toys An estimated 4.5 trillion cigarette butts are littered each year, making them the most discarded waste item worldwide. 05/10/2022