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Guilt-free flights are still out of reach in the UK, scientists warn

The Royal Society has warned that sustainable aviation solutions still need a lot of research and development.

Climate

New data reveals the billionaires taking the most private jet flights

A 17-year-old is holding the world’s billionaires accountable for their private jet flights.

Romania

Romania's old power infrastructure doesn't help fight carbon emissions

Romania ranks around the middle of the pack in the EU when it comes to the amount of carbon emissions generated to produce electricity.

Green News

Why are campaigners slamming Lufthansa’s new Green Fares?

Campaigners say that the only way to reduce the environmental impact of flying is ‘not to take the flight in the first place.’

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Climate

Fungi is being used to help capture CO2 under this new offset scheme

Companies are eyeing up an ‘entire galaxy’ below ground, which could boost forest biodiversity while creating carbon credits.

Climate

‘I’m part of the solution’: How Bill Gates justifies his private jets

Taking about his climate innovation, Bill Gates addresses a glaring contradiction.

Green News

Campaigners vow to fight ‘mad’ UK airport expansion

The High Court has given Bristol airport permission to increase its annual capacity from 10 million to 12 million passengers.

Green News

Energy crisis: BP scales back oil and gas demand forecasts

In its annual energy outlook, energy giant BP has lowered its predictions for how much oil and gas will be used between now and 2035.

Living

Kenyan physics teacher turns old laptops into e-bike batteries

When Kenyan physics teacher Paul Waweru’s electric motorbike stopped working, he couldn’t travel to work. Then he turned to old laptop batteries.

Green News

Ryanair weakens green claims after warning from Dutch regulator

The low-cost carrier has changed its information on carbon compensation schemes following an investigation by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets.

Green News

The battle between two energy giants that risks the UK’s climate goals

Studies have shown the risk of boats used to monitor carbon leaks colliding with wind turbines fixed to the sea floor.

Living

France strikes: Bad for commuters, good for the environment?

Paris bike lane usage soars by 80 per cent during transport strikes.

Living

Could coffee pods be better for the environment than filter coffee?

A new study compared greenhouse gas emissions from the entire lifecycle of pod, filter and instant coffee.

Climate

How much CO2 is actually being removed from the air every year?

Forests are mostly to thank - with new tech only responsible for 0.1% of carbon dioxide removal so far, according to a new report.

Green News

'Victory for the seabed’ as France bans deep-sea mining

A growing number of countries are opposing the new industry, which could be devastating for marine ecosystems and the climate.

Green News

These are the five biggest reasons carbon offsetting schemes fail

Elina Kajosaari tells us why many carbon offsetting schemes fail the official sustainability criteria.

Climate

Human composting: How to stay green after you hit the grave

New York has become the latest US state to legalise terramation - a way for environmentalists to protect the planet long after they’ve left it behind.

Travel News

High-speed train launches between Spain's Murcia and Madrid

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez says the new rail route settles "a historic debt with Murcia, putting an end to an unfairly prolonged railway isolation".

Green News

Euroviews. Why 2022 was a positive year for climate action, according to experts

As we look back at 2022, it’s not all doom and gloom when it comes to climate action.

Green News

EU strikes deal to make ‘polluters pay’ for carbon heavy imports

Its meant to prevent companies from moving polluting activities to countries with weaker environmental rules.