Cyril Fourneris
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Growing smarter: How farmers can help fix Europe’s broken water cycle
In partnership with The European Commission
Every year, 30% of the EU faces water shortages, while fewer than 40% of watercourses are in good or very good ecological condition. Agriculture is both a victim of and a contributor to the EU’s broken water cycle — which the Union has pledged to repair.
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How do you create a truly green city?
In partnership with The European Commission
How green is your city? With the title of European Green Capital 2027 soon to be awarded, The Road to Green takes you to Lisbon, Portugal and Lahti, Finland to discover urban solutions to our environmental challenges.
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Permeable soils and giant tunnels: Lisbon is becoming a ‘sponge city’
In partnership with The European Commission
Lisbon has invested €250 million in a major drainage plan that combines large-scale infrastructure with green solutions to reduce flood risks and position the city as a European leader in climate resilience.
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Stopping pollution at source: Can we turn off the plastic tap?
In partnership with The European Commission
Faced with the explosion of plastic consumption, scientists and institutions are warning: recycling will not be enough. Reducing andalternative options are needed to tackle plastic pollution, with plastics now present everywhere in the environment and even in our bodies.
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Plastic-free holidays in Croatia: the destinations setting an example
In partnership with The European Commission
With its turquoise waters and picturesque villages, the Croatian coast attracts millions of tourists every summer. But this authentic beauty is under threat from massive plastic pollution. Several towns and islands are taking action to limit its impact.
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The Great Bulgarian Vulture Return: Europe turns over a new leaf after centuries of bird persecution
In partnership with The European Commission
Thanks to significant reintroduction efforts, Europe is one of the few places in the world where vulture populations are increasing. But human activities are making this recovery fragile.
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“It’s like a miracle”: the emotional reintroduction of the Bearded Vulture in Bulgaria
In partnership with The European Commission
Half a century after its extinction, Bulgaria celebrated the reintroduction of one of Europe’s rarest birds of prey — the Bearded Vulture. This is seen as a stepping stone to reconnecting them across Europe, and to other continents.
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Trash is cash: ‘urban mining’ for strategic metals in your neighbourhood
In partnership with The European Commission
Does the future of Europe lie in your old smartphone? Europe lacks raw materials, yet it is one of the largest product markets in the world. The EU wants to reduce its dependence on imports by tapping into the circular economy.
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Circular Economy Act: what are the European Commission's tools to get the economics right?
In partnership with The European Commission
The Circular Economy Act, expected at the end of 2026, will provide for the revision of several European instruments to make circular models more competitive on the international scene.
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Can we balance industry growth and a healthy environment?
In partnership with The European Commission
Since 2007, European industry has reduced its emissions of harmful pollutants into the air and water by between 40% and 75%, according to data from the European Environment Agency. The EU now wants to go further towards a clean and competitive industry.
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Coal or cool? Poland's energy sector in industrial transition mode
In partnership with The European Commission
Poland's energy sector has significantly reduced emissions of harmful pollutants in recent years. But after the revision of the EU Industrial Emissions Directive, the country is still heavily relying on combustion plants.
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No rain, no gain? Countries join forces to tackle water scarcity
In partnership with The European Commission
With half of the world's population already facing water scarcity, countries are joining forces to tackle the global crisis. We visited Jordan and Cyprus, two countries facing water challenges, where various solutions are being implemented.
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The EU backs Jordan's major plans to tackle water scarcity
In partnership with The European Commission
The Road to Green takes you to Jordan, where the European Union, the European Investment Bank and development agencies are playing a crucial role in supporting one of the most water-deprived countries in the world towards water resilience.
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Invasive alien species: Can Europe win the battle?
In partnership with The European Commission
Have you ever been stung by a tiger mosquito, or worse, an Asian hornet? It is estimated that around 14,000 alien species are present in Europe, introduced either accidentally or deliberately. Approximately one in ten is considered invasive.
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Silencing the guns, not the birds: the EU and Colombia on a mission to make 'Peace with nature'
In partnership with The European Commission
In this episode of The Road to Green, we travel to Colombia, host of the COP16 conference on biodiversity and Europe's partner in efforts to bring about peace and restore nature.
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‘Guardians of Nature’: Indigenous peoples, key players in protecting biodiversity
In partnership with The European Commission
At the COP16 conference in Cali, there was a vote in favour of strengthening the status of Indigenous and local communities in future United Nations negotiations about biodiversity. This is why the European Commission lent its support to this initiative.
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GPHG 2024: Fine watchmaking celebrates this year's best creations
As it does every autumn, the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) is set to honour the year's most outstanding timepieces. The 24th awards ceremony will take place on 13 November at the Théâtre du Léman and will be broadcast live on Euronews.com.
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Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève: the 90 competing timepieces on display
Back from a touring exhibition, 90 of the world's finest contemporary watches are on display in Geneva, just a few days before the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), which each year rewards the most ambitious watchmaking creations.
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