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Guterres urges countries to join ocean pact before point of no return
Following 18 new ratifications on Monday, UN chief Guterres said on Tuesday the High Seas Treaty is "within sight" of taking effect. He warned of a 'hard battle' against 'greed', which denies science to oppose the pact.
Brussels, My Love?
Brussels, my love? Industry vs. nature - who needs to breathe more?
In this edition of Brussels, my love?, we discuss a proposal for a nature restoration law that hit a roadblock this week when centre-right politicians called on the European Commission to go back to the drawing board.
World News
Euroviews. View Q&A: Sustainable fishing could be of immense benefit to humanity
To mark World Oceans Day and EU Green Week, Euronews View spoke to Marine Stewardship Council's Dr Rohan Currey about how overfishing affects our lives and what could and should be done to make fisheries across the globe more sustainable
World News
Euroviews. Europe and the West should focus on Africa's climate-affected youth
The people of Africa have been on the receiving end of centuries of exploitation by people from the rest of the world, but perhaps the greatest and most lasting impact will be indirect: climate change, Ivor Ichikowitz writes.
Business Planet
Europe's new unitary patent system hopes to revolutionise innovation
In partnership with The European Commission
In this latest episode of Business Planet, we travel to the Netherlands to see how inventors will benefit from the European Unitary Patent system, which came into effect on June 1. From solar panel projects to agricultural automation, Europe could see more innovation – and fast.
Business Planet
Europe's Unitary Patent: A catalyst for future innovation
In partnership with The European Commission
In this latest episode of Business Planet, we travel to the Netherlands to see how inventors will benefit from the European Unitary Patent system, which came into effect on June 1. From solar panel projects to agricultural automation, Europe could see more innovation – and fast.
Earth News
The Austrian winemakers switching grapes to account for climate change
The effects of climate change are changing Austria's wine industry. Rising summer temperatures mean many wines are losing acidity and tasting less fresh. But some winemakers are hoping alternative grape varieties could save the day.
Germany
“Even the trees with deep roots are starting to react to the lack of water”
The German capital Berlin and the surrounding areas are experiencing another dry spring. Since 2018 there simply hasn’t been enough rainfall in the region, threatening plants, and trees in the city. Residents of Berlin are trying to help the trees by watering them. #GreenWeek
Ocean
"When an ecosystem is disturbed, it gets unbalanced."
In partnership with the European Commission
Hundreds of non-indigenous species have invaded the Mediterranean Sea over the past few decades. Ocean speaks to Professor Costas Batargias from the University of Patras about the reasons behind this rising number of non-native species.
Sci-Tech
Water good idea: how Europe is saving space with floating solar parks
In partnership with Huawei
Solar panels on artificial lakes are nothing new. But there are high expectations when it comes to the biggest floating solar park outside of Asia, built right near the city of Zwolle in the Netherlands. We check out its longevity and how it could be a space-saving solution to our energy needs.
France
The local initiatives in France taking on the problem of plastic waste
Hundreds of thousands of tonnes of plastic pollute the Mediterranean every year. France produces a lot of the region's plastic waste and recycles less than its neighbours. In Marseille, locals are not waiting for the government to make a change, they are taking plastic waste into their own hands.
World News
The mountain range protecting Madrid from pollution
Madrid has a high level of pollution like many big cities and capitals across the globe. But Madrid is also in the unique position of being protected by a national park and mountain range called the Sierra of Guadarrama, which brings fresh air and clean water to its busy inhabitants.
World News
The murky issue of air pollution in North Macedonia
Air pollution in North Macedonia is said to kill hundreds of people a year. The country is trying to conform to EU standards when it comes to legislation to minimise pollution, but the quality of air in the capital is still a major problem.
World
EU Commissioner, Virginijus Sinkevičius, breaks down the EU's fight against pollution
"We have premature deaths caused by pollution, we have diseases linked to pollution, we have ecosystem destruction linked to pollution" - Virginijus Sinkevičius, EU Commissioner for the Environment, Ocean and Fisheries, explains how the EU plans to clean up Europe.
Albania
Campaigners continue to fight to keep Europe's last wild river truly wild
The Vjosa is Europe's last wild river. It's home to over 1000 species and full of unique natural diversity. A project to build hydropower dams in this largely untouched river has got locals and campaigners fighting for it to become a protected zone.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria cleans up its beaches by renovating its water treatment facilities
Waste water pollution near Bulgarian beaches has largely been remedied, despite some recurring incidents. Now Bulgaria is aiming to remedy water treatment deficiencies to respond to a growing population and to prevent environmental emergencies.
Euronews Debates
The future of food and drink: How can we build resilient food systems?
How can we ensure our favourite foods and drinks will be available far into the future without costing the Earth? Industry experts and policy-makers shared their success stories on building the food systems of tomorrow at a Euronews Green Debate.
Ocean
How can Europe’s fishing industry reduce its reliance on plastic?
In partnership with the European Commission
Could the ocean help us shake off our century-long addiction to oil? Could blue be the new black? New materials and technologies are bringing Europe's "blue economy" sectors closer to this goal.
World News
Greening the grey: London to turn 50% of its urban environment green
In 2019, London signed a pledge to become the first National Park City as part of a new drive to convince cities and their residents to be greener, healthier, and wilder. But how will it fulfill its ambitious target to turn 50% of its urban spaces green by 2050?
World News
EU's LIFE Awards recognise best projects for environment and sustainability
Sustainable, green and climate-friendly projects across Europe have been recognized in the LIFE Awards, with projects to fight forest fires, discourage food waste and better manage brown bears receiving the top prizes.
United Kingdom
Thousands of UK homes under threat as coastal erosion increases
The homes of 100,000 people in the UK are currently threatened by coastal erosion - and the pace of the disintegration is increasing as climate change accelerates. Euronews visits England's east coast where the problems are particularly acute.
World News
Euroviews. As climate change begins to bite, ending overfishing will safeguard our oceans’ health ǀ View
Our oceans are our first line of defence against rising carbon levels in the atmosphere. Overfishing is compromising the planet's immunity to climate change - to the detriment of us all.