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Is carbon capture the answer to the climate crisis?

“We need carbon dioxide removal at quite a substantial scale. By mid-century, we need 10 billion tonnes removed each year.”

Experiences

Super-fast, sustainable, accessible: Are trains the future of travel?

A look inside the companies fuelling the rise of train travel with their innovative technology.

Living

Gas boilers need to be phased out. But who should foot the bill?

Sustainable alternatives often reduce your energy bills. But the public said they wouldn’t want to pay the upfront costs.

Mobility

Euronews debates | Will flying ever be green?

As part of European Mobility Week, Euronews hosted a live debate on the future of aviation, with experts helping us to answer this pressing question: 'Will flying ever be green?'

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Climate

Europe will miss its 2030 climate goal by 21 years at current pace

A study by the Enel Foundation says we won't be hitting our emissions reduction target until 2051 at our current rate.

Tech News

Euroviews. EU should focus on 'bits and bytes' rather than 'concrete and steel'

COVID recovery packages should be directed towards those that can have the most impact in the fight against climate change.

Eco-Innovation

One of the world's largest floating solar farms opens in Singapore

After running out of space on land and rooftops, solar energy islands are being constructed around the city-state.

Mobility

Maersk sails ahead with €5.95 billion ‘carbon neutral’ ship order

The world’s largest shipping company is replacing vessels reaching their end of life by 2024 as it moves towards becoming a carbon-neutral operation.

Nature

Scientists discover 43 million-year-old fossil of a four-legged whale

Did you know amphibian whales used to have four legs?

Nature

Which country is planting a tree for every baby that is born?

How a reforesting scheme first launched over a decade ago formed one of the world’s most effective environmental partnerships.

Green News

Indonesia set to start producing more palm oil as ban comes to an end

The ban was brought in to prevent deforestation and wildfires but is due to end in September.

Experiences

Eco-conscious students are protecting their future by refusing to fly

Erasmus by Train wants the EU to fund rail travel for students on one of the biggest academic exchange programmes in the world.

Green News

Northern Ireland's remote island plans to be carbon neutral by 2030

The island lies nine kilometres off the coast of Northern Ireland and has only been connected to the electricity grid since 2007.

Tech News

Net-zero means removing CO2 from the air. That's easier said than done

The experts say carbon capture and storage will be a big part of stopping global warming. The problem is it's difficult and controversial.

Green News

World leaders to eat only seasonal fruit and veg at COP26

Fruit and veg imported by air won't fly at the Glasgow climate conference later this year.

Green News

Is Earth Overshoot Day earlier or later than usual this year?

The day that the Earth's human population uses more resources than it can produce is here.

Climate

Study reveals the true damage caused by power plants

New research from University of Colorado Boulder has revealed the devastating impact that power plants have on the environment.

Climate

Air pollution 'significantly' hinders foetal development in the womb

Research shows air pollution is hindering crucial childhood development from the womb into education.

Living

#FreeBrittany: Printing error leaves man ‘stuck’ with 10,000 t-shirts

Though the error may seem amusing, it speaks to a larger problem with fast fashion and activism.

Climate

Which 25 cities are driving urban greenhouse gas emissions worldwide?

Findings highlighted the significant role cities play in reducing emissions.