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AI chatbots are guzzling thousands of litres of water, study warns

There is still very little research into the environmental impact of AI.

Climate

Meet 'Climate Shakira' who faces deportation from Austria

The German-born activist has built a following on TikTok thanks to her road blocking climate protests.

Climate

India: Here’s how the new most populous country can grow sustainably

‘A new economy for happiness’: Here's how experts think India can grow sustainably as its population passes 1.41 billion people.

World News

Euroviews. Germany and the EU are falling for corporate lobbyists' hydrogen hoax

By selling Europe's decision-makers on largely inefficient hydrogen-based e-fuels, corporations are locking in fossil fuels and ramping up climate colonialism, Belén Balanyá writes.

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Green News

Countries could be forced to take climate action, following UN vote

The ICJ will clarify what countries must do about climate change and the legal consequences they'll face if they don’t.

Norway

Euroviews. Why don't we rely more on nature to help us solve our crises?

With the EU Environment Council meeting in Brussels this week, we would encourage them to add nature-based solutions to the agenda for future discussions, Espen Barth Eide and Marianne Kleiberg argue.

Climate

How can switching off for Earth Hour 2023 help the planet?

Iconic monuments around the world switch off their lights for Earth Hour each year.

Green News

Millions living in tents 6 months on from Pakistan’s worst-ever floods

'These devastating floods are an acute example of how those living in a country responsible for less than 1 per cent of global carbon emissions are seeing their lives completely turned upside down by the climate crisis.’

Europe News

EU relaxes subsidy rules to prevent exodus of green tech companies

The new rules will make it easier for member states to inject subsidies into key green tech products such as solar panels, heat pumps and wind turbines.

Europe News

Consumer NGO calls for ban on 'greenwashing' of food & drink products

Businesses can buy so-called carbon credits to balance out their own emissions.

Denmark

Denmark inaugurates CO2 underwater graveyard

Denmark is the first country to open an underwater burial site for CO2 and also import the gas from other countries.

Climate

How can sport be used to tackle the world’s climate and nature crises?

As the world of sport is increasingly impacted by climate change, athletes are walking a delicate balance when it comes to taking action.

Green News

India bracing for heatwaves after hottest February since 1901

India just recorded its hottest February in 120 years. What does that mean for spring and summer?

Ukraine

Euroviews. By not tackling effects of Ukraine war, we're risking further disaster

We cannot stand witness as the world’s most severe humanitarian crises spiral further out of control, IRC's Harlem Désir writes.

France

Macron says it is the end of 'water abundance' in Agricultural Show

Emmanuel Macron opened the French Agricultural Show saying that a trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur countries "is not possible" if they don't respect the same environmental and sanitary rules as Europeans.

Mozambique

Cyclone Freddy heads to Mozambique after destruction in Madagascar

More than 16 thousand people were affected, with 4,500 houses flooded or damaged on the island off the African east coast. According to the authorities five people have died.

Climate

Revealed: The European cities most at risk from climate damage

One Scottish county is forecast to have its climate change damage risk triple by 2050 from 1990, the biggest jump in Europe.

World News

Europe is experiencing a winter drought: here's what you should know

Reservoirs and rivers in France, Italy and other parts of the continent are experiencing low water levels usually associated with summer heatwaves.

Green News

Companies warned people are willing to quit over climate inaction

The sentiment is even stronger among young people suggesting the trend could continue to grow.

Food and Drink

Why do France's winemakers want to destroy their vineyards?

Red wine consumption is at an all-time low in France. The government and winemakers have come up with a destructive solution to the problem of overproduction.