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US and China agree to cooperate on climate crisis with urgency

China and the United States are the world’s top carbon polluters, pumping out nearly half of the fossil fuel fumes that are warming the planet’s atmosphere.

Travel News

French wine lovers may be in for a shock from this year's harvest

If you normally travel to France to enjoy wine, you may be disappointed by this year's produce as severe frost threatens crops.

Earth News

These are the six most vegetarian cities in Europe

From burgeoning diner chains to the world's oldest vegetarian restaurant, experts say Europe comes out on top.

Earth News

Could climate change spell the end of Colombian coffee?

Rising temperatures are causing challenges for smallholders in one of the world's top coffee producing countries.

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World News

How melting Arctic ice is driving more snow over Europe

A new study has linked the 2018 Beast from the East snowstorm to melting ice in the Arctic.

Moments

In pictures: Cherry blossom blooms around the world as spring arrives

From Japan to the Netherlands to the US, we've rounded up some of the best cherry blossom photos for you.

France

Protests across France over 'pseudo' climate change bill

Protests across France over 'pseudo' climate change bill

Germany

German coal-fired power station partially destroyed

The 83-year-old plant has been demolished as part of Germany’s plan to stop using coal by 2038

Earth News

Why ‘Global Green City’ of Glasgow is the host of COP26 this year

Glasgow has committed to carbon neutrality by 2030, find out what the long-term sustainability plan is for the city.

Earth News

Australia’s ‘unprecedented’ flooding triggers climate change concerns

Thousands have been affected in some of the same regions hit by Australia's devastating wildfires last summer.

Nature

Scientists say the Arctic could be lush and green in future

Historic evidence of plant life in the Arctic predicts a similar outcome in future if we don't stop climate change.

Climate

Can we solve world hunger and climate change at the same time?

Experts are calling on the Biden administration to take the lead on global issues like world hunger and food systems.

Netherlands

Dutch elections: are parties under-delivering on Green policies?

"We are seen as a very green country, lots of opportunities specifically with wind energy, why are we not moving ahead?" asks Photojournalist Kadir van Lohuizen.

World News

US climate envoy John Kerry kicks off Europe tour in London

Kerry is preparing for a major United Nations Cop26 in November with European allies. The US has returned to the International Paris Climate Agreement under President Biden.

Ecotech

This is the world's first sailing ship made out of flip flops

Activists in Kenya are raising awareness around marine pollution by building a ship out of plastic waste.

Earth News

More than 900 million tonnes of food is thrown away each year, says UN

Food waste is a ‘significant’ environmental problem.

Europe News

Forests must be protected for 'people, planet and prosperity,' says UN

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on people and governments to increase their efforts to protect forests and support forest communities, in order to achieve global sustainability goals.

Germany

Merkel calls for 'fundamental rethink' at CDP Europe Awards 2021

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called for 'fundamental rethink' to protect the environment at the annual CDP Europe Awards 2021.

Climate

On thin ice: How global warming is threatening Iceland's glaciers

As Iceland‘s glaciers recede, scientists predict that they may largely vanish in the next 100-200 years.

24 February 2021

Earth News

How is Facebook tackling climate misinformation?

The social media giant is introducing a completely new feature.

19 February 2021