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Uganda: My journey to the frontlines of climate change

There are few parts of life in Uganda that have not been affected by rising temperatures.

Green News

Where in the world is running out of water?

More than two dozen countries are using a majority of their renewable water supply every year making them vulnerable to drought.

Climate

Rising seas and high temperatures threaten Europe’s speciality foods

From the mountain pastures of Savoy to the Rhone delta and undergrowths of Andalusia, climate change is having a serious impact on agriculture.

Climate

‘Winter storms’ in August destroy crops in northern France

‘We've never seen anything like it,’ says a French farmer who has lost half of his harvest due to weather extremes.

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Green News

Spain introduces water restrictions as reservoirs run dry

A drought emergency has been declared in some parts of Catalonia where people are being urged to reduce their water consumption.

Living

Food for thought: 6 ways we can cut the CO2 in our meals

Food accounts for one-third of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions. Here's how we can pave the way to a greener future.

Focus

Why Uzbekistan is hoping gravity will help solve its irrigation issues

In partnership with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Uzbekistan

In the episode of Focus, we hear about the steps Uzbekistan is taking to modernise its irrigation system, as the country looks to improve water supply to its agriculture sector and slash carbon emissions.

Climate

Greek islanders worry the heat will hit tourism and wreck harvests

On Saturday, Greece faced its hottest July weekend in 50 years.

Climate

China records its highest ever temperature of 52.2°C

Concerns are mounting of a possible repeat of last year's drought.

Climate

Feeding daffodil extract to cows could reduce methane emissions

A four-year trial is underway in the UK to determine whether feeding a compound found in daffodils to cows could reduce their production of the greenhouse gas, methane.

Ukraine

Is restoring the Kakhovka Dam the best thing for the environment?

"Inefficient" and bad for the environment – some environmentalists are arguing against the reconstruction of the Kakhovka Dam, despite the widespread devastation caused by its breach.

Green News

Norway's huge mineral discovery could power green tech for 50 years

The discovery of valuable ore in Scandinavia looks to relieve shortages of phosphorus for decades to come.

Green News

Brazil celebrates 34% drop in Amazon deforestation under Lula

It follows four years of rising destruction in the critical rainforest under Bolsonaro, but experts know “the fight isn’t over”.

Europe News

Brussels wants to relax rules for gene edited crops

The changes could see some plants become more resistant to climate change phenomena, such as drought and heatwaves.

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WATCH: Farmers in Nepal celebrate annual rice festival

Nepal celebrates the annual rice festival in which farmers and their families play in muddy fields prepared for the plantation of rice, the main staple food for the country.

Europe News

MEPs vote down the Nature Restoration Law, threatening its survival

The European Parliament's environment committee on Tuesday voted down an amended version of the Nature Restoration Law.

Europe News

EPP group calls for rewriting of nature restoration law on eve of vote

The legislation has been the subject of fierce debate between political factions within the European Parliament.

Living

How plant-based meat substitutes could be hurting our health

Vegans eat more ultra-processed foods than any other diet. How bad is that really for health and the environment?

Green News

‘Hypocrisy’: EU exporting a ‘carcinogenic’ pesticide it banned in 2020

This dangerous fungicide was banned in the EU three years ago. So why is it still being sent to developing countries?

Ukraine

Analysts say Ukraine's counteroffensive is heading in 3 directions

Euronews correspondent Sasha Vakulina breaks down Ukraine's counteroffensive.