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Meet the Greek fisherman cleaning up the Mediterranean Sea

In partnership with Media City

“I was really shocked to see that the fishermen were collecting in their nets, not only fish but lots of plastic.”

World News

Euroviews. Let's celebrate Mediterranean unity ahead of shared challenges | View

Today is the first International Day of the Mediterranean, celebrating diversity and cooperation between 42 member states in the region. Union for the Mediterranean Secretary-General Nasser Karmel reflects on an unprecedented year, and the challenges that lie ahead.

Earth News

Forget wool this Christmas and look for these sustainable alternatives

Why you should ditch wool this Christmas in favour of eco-friendly, organic cotton.

Earth News

France bans patio heaters as part of climate change fight

As of 31 March, it is now illegal for cafes, bars and restaurants to operate heated outdoor terraces.

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Euroviews. Green financing isn't effective but Europe can fix it | View

'Green finance' is not worth the money. Post-COP26, we need a new approach to tackling climate change through finance, writes ESMT Berlin president Jörg Rocholl.

Climate

Environmental photo awards expose what we have done to our planet

These award-winning photographs take a look at the current state of our planet and give us a haunting glimpse into the future.

Culture news

'NFT' announced as the Collins Dictionary word of the year for 2021

Non-fungible tokens pique interest in list that includes 'metaverse' and 'climate anxiety'.

Earth News

Investors warn EU not to label intensive farming 'sustainable'

"It is deeply concerning to see a proposal that would count EU agricultural subsidies as green, when we know that many are harmful."

Climate

Which universities rank the best and worst on climate action?

Top UK universities are ‘failing spectacularly’ on climate action - according to the students who have ranked their colleges.

Nature

Ukraine is going to plant one billion trees to fight climate change

Trees naturally absorb carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas produced by burning fossil fuels, like oil and coal. Forests act as huge carbon sinks, draining heat-trapping CO2.

Earth News

Pope: Protect the environment as everything 'seems to be collapsing'

Pope Francis told young people on Sunday that it is important to stand tall in the face of climate change.

Nature

This company wants to grow billions of corals each year - on land

Coral Vita has won Prince William's Earthshot Prize for innovative coral farming.

World News

Euroviews. The jury will be out on COP26 for some time | View

"The commitments question is key to assessing COP26. Too early to make the call, Greta."

Food and Drink

Extreme weather is threatening Uzbekistan's greatest traditional dish

Plov is a Uzbek culinary institution throughout the homes of 35 million people. This year, intense droughts are forcing farmers to increase the price of its key ingredient – carrots.

Earth News

Beef and coffee to be certified ‘deforestation-free’ under new EU law

The EU has unveiled a major new proposal to fight deforestation with import bans on some commodities. Is it ambitious enough?

Canada

Vancouver cut off as Pacific Northwest hit by severe storm and floods

Several people are thought to be missing after what's been described as the worst storm in decades brought floods and landslides to western parts of the US and Canada.

World News

Euroviews. Where next on COP26? Here are some ways forward | View

The climate goals set at COP26 were ambitious. But through new coalitions and 'carbon border adjustments' they aren't out of reach in Europe or elsewhere, explain the European University Institute's Jos Delbeke and Peter Vis

Climate

What does the final COP26 agreement really mean for climate change?

The Glasgow Climate Pact was agreed upon on Saturday and it has received mixed reactions so far.

Scenes

The Spanish inventor creating electricity from nature

In partnership with Media City

"Imagine, being in the middle of a park or a street and being able to touch a plant and turn on the lights of that specific area."

Ecotech

What are sustainable aviation fuels and how do they reduce emissions?

In partnership with Airbus

Sustainable aviation fuels are one of the key measures to reduce aviation emissions. We delve into how they are currently being used, how they can be made, and what concrete impact they could have on the environment.