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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.

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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.

Money

Tesla will stop accepting Bitcoin over environmental concerns

"We are concerned about rapid increasing use of fossil fuels for Bitcoin mining and transactions," Tesla CEO Elon Musk said.

Mobility

Are hydrogen-powered cars steering Australia to a greener future?

Hydrogen cars get a boost in Australia as the first publicly available hydrogen refuelling station gets its ‘green’ stamp of approval from the Smart Energy Council.

Green News

A frequent flyer tax could be the aviation industry’s only solution

The majority of Europe’s flights are taken by a wealthy minority that need to start taking responsibility.

Living

London's commuters are growing food in railway station garden

Railway stations are home to flowers, bees and hedgehogs across London.

Living

What’s worse for the climate crisis: Your child or your pet?

Research shows a way to bring down carbon emissions is to limit family numbers and forego pet ownership.

Nature

Enormous underwater meadows planted in the UK to fight climate change

Seagrass is 35 times more effective than rainforests to store carbon.

Switzerland

Switzerland charges three over scheme to avoid fees on CO2 emissions

Prosecutors say the scheme stripped the Swiss government of more than €8 million.

Eco-Innovation

Cow burps are being used to offset our carbon emissions

This company is turning cow burps into carbon credits to make agriculture greener.

World News

'We have a deal': EU to cut emissions by 'at least 55%' by 2030

The announcement comes on the eve of an international climate summit hosted by US President Joe Biden.

Nature

Is hydropower really the solution to Europe’s clean energy problem?

New hydropower dams have become a source of concern for some environmentalists.