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Europe's climate masterplan aims to slash emissions within a decade

The European Union is preparing to unveil a raft of ambitious plans designed to cut emissions drastically over the next decade.

Eco-Innovation

Millionaire creates zero-impact diamonds made from carbon dioxide

The first of the climate-conscious gems has been created in a so-called 'sky mining facility' in the UK, which is powered by green energy.

Green News

5 meat-free alternatives to the world's most expensive burger

Burger made with beluga caviar, king crab and Dom Pérignon costs €5000, but what are some environmentally friendly alternatives?

Living

ASOS and H&M found to be lying about sustainability of their fabrics

A new milestone report says that “greenwashing is rife” at both high street and luxury brands.

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Mobility

Lufthansa joins calls for the EU to set green jet fuel targets

The German carrier joined environmental activists in calling for the bloc to encourage more uptake of green fuel produced by hydrogen.

Green News

Hamster wheels and zip wires: How these kids plan to save the planet

A study has shown how the younger generation feel about climate change and what they would do to solve it if they had the power.

Climate

Could decarbonising our cities be the answer to climate change?

Over half of the world's population live in urban areas and three-quarters of all energy is consumed by those living in cities.

Climate

This is the first African country to be paid for cutting CO2 emissions

The Central African country already has an incredibly low deforestation rate but it has pledged to reduce its CO2 emissions even further.

Green News

‘Olympic Forest’ will add 355,000 trees to Africa’s Great Green Wall

The International Olympic Committee is planting trees in Mali and Senegal to help future games become 'climate positive'.

Climate

These 6 countries are taking governments to court over climate change

The UK is facing fresh legal action over its failure to tackle CO2 emissions. Which other European nations are in the courtroom?

Switzerland

Swiss reject tax hike to cut emissions and synthetic pesticide ban

The proposed "carbon dioxide law" included an increase in taxes on fuels and the introduction of a tax on airline tickets from Switzerland. It was defeated in a referendum by 51.59% of the electorate.

Climate

G7: Climate decisions 'most important in human history' — Attenborough

Naturalist Sir David Attenborough — who addressed G7 leaders by video on the last day of the summit — said that urgent action is needed to avoid human-based environmental catastrophe.

Switzerland

The high-altitude solar farm floating to success

The world's first-ever high-altitude floating solar farm produces clean green energy in such an efficient way that its creators are looking to expand and use the technology in similar locations around the world.

Green News

Private jet pollution: Who is the worst in Europe?

CO2 emissions in Europe increased by nearly a third between 2005 and 2019, according to new research.

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.

Work

China’s 5G network is causing its carbon emissions to skyrocket

China’s digital sector is going to use 3 times as much energy because of 5G. That’s just the start of the problem.

World News

Environmentalists wary as private jet demand soars post lockdown

Flights departing from the UK and France account for more than a third of all private jet emissions in Europe.

Climate

Shell ordered to cut CO2 emissions by 45% in landmark climate case

This is the first time in history that a company has been ordered to change its policies in line with the Paris Agreement.

Climate

Billie Eilish to The 1975: The music world tackles the climate crisis

How the world’s music makers are using their influence to spread climate awareness.

Green News

Amsterdam to become first city in the world to ban this type of advert

The Dutch capital city is on a mission to become more sustainable and sets a good example for the rest of Europe in doing so.