Now playing Next Climate Euroviews. It’s time for France to amplify its climate leadership By increasing investments in renewable energy and demonstrating strong leadership, France must strengthen its position as a world climate leader and inspire other countries to follow suit, Soraya Fettih and Andreas Sieber write.
Now playing Next Climate Now What are the health risks of working during a heatwave? IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COPERNICUS From tourist guides to farmers, millions of employees have to work outdoors, even in a heatwave. What's happening inside our bodies, and what health dangers do we face?
Now playing Next Green News Positive environmental stories from 2024 so far Climate anxiety is very real, but these good news stories from 2024 prove there is hope for our planet. 26/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. ROUNDUP: Key energy and environment votes in parliament MEPs waved through a raft of energy and environment files in Strasbourg this week during the last European Parliament plenary session before elections in June. 26/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News Scotland's government collapses in clash over climate policies A three-year coalition between the SNP and Scottish Green Party has broken down after emissions targets were dropped. 26/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. MEPs approve law to reduce growing stream of packaging waste The European Parliament has adopted new binding targets for reuse, collection and recycling of packaging, and outright bans on a range of disposable plastic wrappers, miniature bottles and bags deemed unnecessary, but NGOs have raised another 'greenwashing' alarm. 24/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Commission seeks to clarify ‘essential use’ of dangerous chemicals The European Commission has drawn up strict criteria on when the use the most dangerous substances is justified, but with an overhaul of the EU's core chemicals regulation still on ice, green NGOs have urged a redoubling of efforts to limit pollution and health risks. 24/04/2024
Now playing Next Nature London’s Thames will be safe for swimming in 10 years, mayor vows A 25-kilometre super sewer is set to help - but campaigners say the scale of the challenge remains ‘absolutely massive’. 23/04/2024
Now playing Next Travel News French commuters to benefit from free public transport to Luxembourg A new scheme will see French commuters able to get to their offices in Luxembourg without charge - and it offers environmental benefits too. 23/04/2024
Now playing Next Economy Euroviews. Why EU trade policy and climate are running into the sand As it finesses its strategy on trade, the EU needs to think how to moderate its sustainability agenda, which is proving too much for its trading partners to swallow, John Clarke writes. 22/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Earth Day: David Bowie featuring Mother Nature - What is Sounds Right? Mother Nature is now recognised as an official artist with her own profile on major streaming platforms. It's all part of the initiative Sounds Right, which has been launched by The Museum for the United Nations. 22/04/2024
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation This European country has installed over 400,000 ‘solar balconies’ This new wave of solar producers aren’t just getting cheap electricity, they’re also participating in the energy transition. 21/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. How green are parties' manifestos vying in the European election? Some political forces present concrete pledges while others offer general commitments to preserve the environment, keep up with the energy transition and tackle chemical and plastic pollution. 20/04/2024
Now playing Next Ocean Calls Will AI finally help us uncover the mysteries of the deep sea? In this episode, we will discuss the Digital Twin of the Ocean. We explore the goals of this EU initiative and examine how it can aid in combating plastic pollution, saving endangered species like marine turtles, and protecting our harbours from meteotsunamis. 18/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Use of harmful chemicals growing, agencies find New joint-assessment puts the spotlight on chemical pollution while NGOs urge EU officials to tackle the issue in the upcoming mandate. 17/04/2024
Now playing Next The Big Question Will using the cloud stop us achieving our green targets? ‘Cloud computing already has a bigger footprint than the aviation industry,’ warns Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s Matt Harris. 17/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Brussels picks fight over UK ban on sand eel fishing The European Commission is demanding an explanation from the UK government over a biodiversity protection measure that bans the industrial fishing of sand eels in much of its territorial waters, a move which has upset Denmark, which holds the lion's share of the UK/EU post-Brexit quota. 16/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. 23 member states sign Solar Charter, vow to tackle unfair competition Leaders pledge extended support with new European Solar Charter to back European EU photovoltaic manufacturing. 16/04/2024
Now playing Next Nature Euroviews. To save our oceans, we need leaders ready to challenge the status quo It’s safe to say we put the oceans through a lot. And it takes bold action to counteract these harsh effects. Yet, there is still hope for the oceans and our planet's future, actor Ted Danson writes in a Euronews exclusive. 16/04/2024
Now playing Next Economy Famous names petition G20 in call for debt and climate crisis reform More than 100 signatories, including a number of celebrities, send an open letter to the G20 asking for reform to the global financial system. 16/04/2024
Now playing Next Scenes Watch: The Nigerian hero creating a safe haven for animals IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MEDIA CITY Chinedu Mogbo is a dedicated conservationist who works tirelessly to rescue and rehabilitate wildlife 15/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News Could sewage pollution put a stop to Olympic events in the Seine? Only one out of 14 water samples show the river to be safe for swimming, according to analysis by Surfrider Foundation. 15/04/2024