Cyril Fourneris
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Global crackdown on the ‘Eel Mafias’ behind a billion-euro wildlife crime
In partnership with The European Commission
The population of the European eel has collapsed by more than 90% since the 1980s. Yet, dozens of tonnes of juveniles, known as glass eels, are thought to be poached each year and shipped live to aquaculture farms outside Europe.
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Michelin-starred chefs call to stop eating eels: ‘Would You Eat a Panda?’
In partnership with The European Commission
A growing number of international chefs have publicly removed eel from their menus. Fishing and trade of the European eel remain legal within the EU, despite repeated warnings from scientists that the species could soon disappear.
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Can Europe put an end to the “forever chemicals”?
In partnership with The European Commission
High exposure to PFAS is associated with an increased risk of certain cancers, as well as reduced fertility and impaired immune function. The EU strengthens its regulatory arsenal to confront what some consider one of the greatest environmental threats of our time.
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Inside the challenging rush towards PFAS-free alternatives
In partnership with The European Commission
With the European Union debating a wide restriction of the so-called “forever chemicals”, can European companies work with PFAS-free alternatives? From textiles to batteries and semiconductors, progress is real, but some challenging applications remain.
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Making polluters pay: how can we stop environmental criminals?
In partnership with The European Commission
If a hazardous substance is leaking into your tap, you may be an indirect victim of an environmental crime. In this episode of The Road to Green, we meet people in Slovakia and Romania who are working to bring criminals to justice.
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European enforcers ramp up the fight against environmental criminals
In partnership with The European Commission
One year after the adoption of the updated European Directive on Environmental Crime, Euronews takes stock with Lieutenant Colonel Ondrej Koporec, Slovakian environmental investigator and Chair of the European EnviCrimeNet network.
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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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Water-efficient farming: 5 tips to save a drop (and how the EU can help)
In partnership with The European Commission
In southern EU countries such as Greece, Spain and Italy, most freshwater goes to agriculture — and droughts are becoming increasingly common. Here are five concrete ways to make irrigation smarter, and how Europe is supporting this transition.
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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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