Sci-tech Water good idea: how Europe is saving space with floating solar parks 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.
brussels bureau EU will 'react' if UK continues to make unilateral decisions on Brexit The Chair of the European Parliament's UK Coordination Group told Euronews the EU does not want conflict with the British.
Conscious Travel Take to the seas on these amazing trips that help protect the oceans Many of our most precious holiday memories feature water. So why is there so much pollution and waste? Take the plunge and make a difference on these meaningful trips. 04/06/2021
Nature Treaty offers a ‘once in a lifetime’ chance to protect the high seas Scientists from around the world are calling on world leaders to protect the unprotected half of our planet. 04/06/2021
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. 04/06/2021
Biztech news Boom or a bust? United Airlines orders 15 eco-friendly supersonic jets The Boom Supersonic planes, which are said to be net-zero carbon emitters and fly on sustainable fuel, are due to start flying in 2029. 03/06/2021
People Meet the marine biologist working to save Kenya’s coral reefs Explore Kenya’s coral reefs through the eyes of a reef restoration diver. 03/06/2021
United Kingdom UK schools are getting free kits to monitor air pollution levels Schools in the UK are receiving free kits to monitor pollution levels, in a drive to clean up the air around schools. 03/06/2021
World 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. 03/06/2021
Mobility This city's smart trams will rival self-driving cars - when they exist New smart tech to help cut pollution and improve mobility and sustainability is being trialled on Florence's trams. It could change how our cities work. 02/06/2021
Nature Scientists have just discovered that plants can tell the time Did you know that plants, like humans, have an ‘internal clock’? 02/06/2021
Destinations Sustainability and the city: These are the world’s greenest locations New research has uncovered the most sustainable options for city living. 02/06/2021
Portugal Ocean Panel fights to protect the ocean and boost economies on the way "If we take care of the ocean, then in 2050, we are going to have seafood from the ocean, six times more than the seafood we are getting now" - Maria Damanaki, Global Managing Director for Oceans, The Nature Conservancy 02/06/2021
Bulgaria Bulgarian citizens try to challenge Sofia in court over air pollution A group of citizens in Bulgaria are trying to take the authorities of Sofia to court over harmful levels of air pollution in the capital. 02/06/2021
Experiences Three years of pedalling: This power couple take on an eco adventure Explorer Jason Lewis and his wife are circumnavigating the UK coast using only human power. 02/06/2021
Nature Seaspiracy explored: Why are bottom trawling and bycatch bad news? ‘Seaspiracy’ has made previously technical terms into everyday language but for some their environmental impact is still unclear. 02/06/2021
World Rusting WWII munitions are poisoning Europe's seas Millions of tons of conventional and chemical munitions have been dumped into the sea after the 20th century world wars. As the shells being to rust, their deadly contents start entering the seawater - and marine food webs. 02/06/2021
Nature Where in Europe are campaigners trying to ban fake grass? As a petition to ban the sale of artificial grass is put forward in one European country, we look at the environmental impact of fake plants. 01/06/2021
World 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. 01/06/2021
Nature One man's battle to preserve the 'lungs of the Mediterranean’ Marine biologist, Manu San Felix has made it his mission to save threatened seagrass meadows. 01/06/2021
Destinations A guide to some of the most awe-inspiring bodies of water in Europe To celebrate EU Green Week, we take a look at some of Europe's most beautiful destinations that centre around water. 01/06/2021
the global conversation 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. 31/05/2021
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