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‘Keep at it’: At 74, anti-whaler Paul Watson continues to fight
Watson has been fighting for the rights of whales and the wider environment for more than 50 years - and is showing no signs of slowing down.
Russia deals with aftermath of massive fuel oil spill
Thousands are attempting to help lessen the damage, but some volunteers say the government is not doing enough to help.
11 fascinating flora and fauna found in the UK’s rainforests
The UK’s largest woodland conservation charity is fighting to make sure the rainforests across the country are preserved for the good of the planet.
Bereaved orca mother carries a second dead calf
Researchers say Tahlequah has now lost two out of four of her documented calves.
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Finland replaces Spain as most powerful European passport
Although Singapore is now in pole position, many European passport holders have impressive freedom of movement.
This epic round-the-world train trip takes 59 days and costs €116,000
2025 will be the second time the experience goes ahead, suggesting there’s a real appetite for ultra high end travel by train.
French MP proposes ban on certain type of bottled water
France has various schemes in place to lessen plastic usage, but the proposed bill would go further still.
Is this airport’s 3-minute limit on goodbye hugs ‘inhumane’?
The airport’s CEO says hugs lasting longer than three minutes are “really awkward”.
Biden races to fund clean energy before leaving office
There are concerns that, if he were to win the election, Donald Trump would undo much of Joe Biden’s climate progress.
Second French city sets up ‘Airbnb brigade’ targeting owners
Mayor Benoît Payan says he wants to stop holiday rental owners from “wanting to make money off the people of Marseille”.
Extreme day trippers on how to take 24-hour trips abroad
Short-haul flights are highly polluting but that doesn’t stop these bargain hunters.
Ranked: Best and worst European cities for green transport
The study compared the transport in 24 cities across Europe.
Eurostar Snap tickets are half-price. What’s the catch?
Eurostar Snap tickets are available again for the first time since 2019.
Could first class flights soon be a thing of the past?
While numerous airlines are saying goodbye to first class, some - especially in Europe - are investing more heavily than ever into the luxury cabins.
A colder winter? La Niña could bring European temperatures down
If La Niña does arrive, it will follow an unstable summer caused by El Niño’s effects.
Reims, Brescia, Girona: Top destinations to beat the crowds
Expedia has released its best alternative destinations and three are in Europe.
Could the shift to EVs spell the end of fossil fuels?
Although China is increasingly producing green energy, there are concerns that demands for fossil fuel could grow elsewhere in Asia.
How to avoid the flu on a flight, according to cabin crew
A long-haul flight attendant on where germs are hiding and why COVID masks are still a good idea.
Risk experts name climate change as biggest concern
Climate change topped the poll for the third year in a row.
What impact did climate change have on Hurricane Milton?
At least 11 people were killed during Hurricane Milton’s landfall and authorities are warning the cleanup could take up to a year.
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