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Bitcoin mining is worse for the environment now since China banned it

Many miners have fled from China to Kazakhstan and the United States where dirtier forms of energy now fuel their Bitcoin operations.

Green News

The big problem with biofuels no one is talking about

‘Fake solution’: Why crop biofuels are not the climate-friendly fossil fuels alternative we took them to be

Climate

Eunice Foote discovered climate change in 1856 - before men did

Eunice Foote discovered the effects of global warming in 1856, but didn't get the credit she deserved.

Climate

Is the Paris Agreement in reach? Experts debunk ‘optimistic’ new study

New study is ‘wrong’ to say worst-case climate scenarios averted, explains expert.

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Green News

Is this renewable biofuel worse for the climate than petrol?

President Joe Biden is reviewing policies on biofuels as part of a broader effort to decarbonise the US economy by 2050.

Green News

Euroviews. Can a love of music unite people in the fight against climate change?

Linda Adams, head of partnerships at Ecologi writes about how artists can inspire environmental action and get involved in the climate conversation.

Green News

France calls for nuclear 'renaissance' to end reliance on fossil fuels

Nuclear power currently provides around 70 per cent of France's energy, more than any other country.

Climate

Nuclear fusion breakthrough could bring us close to carbon-free future

Scientists in Oxford have more than doubled the previous record set for nuclear fusion. But environmental groups have reservations.

Living

What is vampire power? This one trick could save you €90 a year

With energy prices at a record high across Europe, here is one simple trick to keep your bills down and lower CO2 emissions at home.

Eco-Innovation

Green jobs: ‘Army of plumbers’ needed to help UK reach net-zero target

Thousands of green jobs could be created but progress is being threatened by a critical skills shortage.

Green News

World's richest companies failing on net-zero plans, study finds

Ambitious-sounding headlines often lack real substance, a report from NewClimate Institute reveals.

Climate

Gas and nuclear labelled 'green' by the EU. But how will it affect us?

The controversial change to the EU's list of sustainable energies has been branded a ‘robbery’ by Greenpeace.

Living

Take a look inside China’s first Vertical Forest City

In pictures: Stefano Boeri's newest project has just been completed in Huanggang and the photos are beautiful.

Conscious Travel

14 of the most eco-friendly travel companies in Europe

Looking to book a trip that won’t cost the Earth? We’ve got you covered for the travel companies who are dedicated to reducing the impact of your holiday.

Green News

Gas stoves are 'bleeding' methane into our homes even when they're off

Gas stoves are worse for the climate than first thought.

Green News

Oatly ads banned over misleading environmental claims

But one claim that food’s annual emissions could be cut by 49 per cent if the world went vegan was backed up by evidence.

Green News

Empty ‘ghost flights’ may be burning as much fuel as 1.4 million cars

As the summer season approaches, airlines could be forced to make thousands more of these empty flights at a high cost to the planet.

Green News

Germany says EU’s proposed switch to nuclear is “risky and expensive”

Germany rejects the EU’s proposal for fuel switch, claiming nuclear power is dangerous and hydrogen power is unrealistic.

Conscious Travel

‘Bull**** flights’: How to have a debate on legitimate air traffic 

Aviation is a global justice issue, writes the Stay Grounded network. So what can we do about it?

Eco-Innovation

Scientists can now map carbon to the scale of tennis courts from space

The new Chloris map reveals that southern European countries are the ‘sleeping giants’ of carbon sinks.