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Inside the Arctic airports that never close for snow
Where most airports would close for a few centimetres of snow, some battle-hardened Arctic Circle airports refuse to close for anything.
Disabled users left ‘frustrated’ by inaccessible travel websites
Travel companies have been identified as one of the worst offenders when it comes to website accessibility, and it’s costing them dearly.
Is AI a force for climate good or a carbon catastrophe?
Data centre electricity demand is predicted will rise to around 945 terawatt hours by 2030, more than the entire electricity consumption of Japan.
Unclaimed and unbelievable: The weirdest items found in lost luggage
The contents of suitcases can be baffling to behold.
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Study reveals widespread climate disinformation in French TV and radio
A new study discovered dozens of climate lies being shared in French media, from renewable energy to EVs.
Eurostar competition could slash fares from London to Europe
A new report forecasts a drop in Channel Tunnel rail fares of nearly a third as new operators enter the market.
Could the shipping industry introduce a world first global carbon tax?
As nations of the world debate a historic global carbon tax on shipping, the US has waded in with threats of retaliation.
Europe’s largest crater emits ‘puzzling’ amounts of methane
Methane emissions in Sweden’s Siljan Ring lakes are up to 300 times higher than expected, raising climate concerns.
Meet the teen duo that won this year’s Earth Prize Europe
The European winners hope they can scale up their invention to tackle water pollution at its source.
These are the biggest cruise ships splashing down in 2025
Several enormous cruise ships are set to launch in 2025 - we take a look at the five biggest.
Biodiversity blind spot: No data for 99 per cent of insect species
While we regularly hear about population declines in ‘charismatic’ insects like bees, huge data gaps make it hard to protect the rest.
Spain by train: Here’s how to book RENFE seats online
Holders of Interrail and Eurail passes have long lamented the hoops they have to jump through to reserve seats on Spanish trains, but all that’s about to change.
Scammers target UK travellers amid EU entry confusion
With new travel rules come new scammers attempting to part you from your money.
Swedish hedgehogs found to contain pesticides, plastics and lead
Researchers have found hedgehog bodies are full of environmental pollutants, including some of the most hazardous to human health.
New rail companies challenge Eurostar: Could ticket prices drop?
Breaking Eurostar’s monopoly was never going to be easy, but a handful of courageous rail companies are keen to make it happen.
Your plane might be older than you think: Here’s why
As demand for air travel continues to surge, airlines are holding onto their planes for longer and working hard to make sure nobody notices.
Why airlines want to pay you less for flight disruptions
Proposals to water down passenger flight delay compensation rules are being discussed in Brussels, risking Europe’s claim to having the most passenger-friendly skies in the world.
Which airlines offer combined rail tickets and how do they work?
Booking a train ticket through your airline can take all the hassle out of onward travel, and will ensure you’re protected when things don’t go to plan.
Taxes, bans and Airbnbs: Spain’s new rules for tourists in 2025
Visitors to Spain will have to remember more than just their passport this year. Here’s what you need to know to stay on the right side of the tourist rules in Spain.
UN biodiversity talks end with $200 billion deal to protect nature
A make-or-break second meeting of COP16 delegates finally ended with a landmark agreement in the early hours of Friday morning.
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