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The week in Europe: how is the bloc faring in the coronavirus fight?

Weeks into lockdown, Europe is finding out how to work together to fight the pandemic.

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Euroviews. Coronavirus could lead to a sustainable society better equipped to tackle future problems ǀ View

A sustainable society is an inherently resilient society with a broad-based economy, making it much better equipped to face a pandemic threat than a globalised, grow-forever consumer society.

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Green mayor calls for Paris to ban outdoor heaters amid CO2 concerns

Should Paris pull the plug on heating outdoor terraces?

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Plans to expand Europe's busiest airport grounded in landmark ruling

A bid to build a third runway at London's Heathrow Airport has been declared unlawful over climate change.

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Euroviews. The privatisation of global governance: forget New York, keep Davos? ǀ View

Notwithstanding the differences, one would be excused to compare the WEF’s Annual Meeting in late January in Davos with the annual high-level meeting of the UN General Assembly in late September in New York. Both are preceded by overview reports presented by their respective CEOs.

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20 climate, nature and environment documentaries you must see in 2020

Essential viewing for anyone who wants to remain well-informed on the many aspects of climate change.

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French oil giant Total in court over carbon emissions

It is the first such case against a private company in France.

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YouTube algorithms promote climate denial videos - new report

An investigation by Avaaz found that users are being directed climate denial videos by through their recommended algorithm if you search for terms like "global warming".

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The Brief: funding Europe's green ambitions

The European Commission has unveiled the "Just Transition Fund" as an essential part of its ambitious programme to fight climate change. The Fund, worth 7.5 billion euros, should help countries kick their coal habit.

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EU unveils €1 trillion plan to make the bloc carbon neutral by 2050

The EU Commission has set out how it will pay for a transition to a climate neutral economy by 2050.

Germany

Siemens resists calls to ditch controversial coal project

The German engineering company says they are sticking to their contractual obligations, but climate activists tell Euronews the decision is a "historic mistake".

Portugal

'Green capital' Lisbon plants 20,000 trees

The Portuguese city of Lisbon has kicked-off its year as European Green Capital with the planting of 20,000 trees

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WATCH | CES unveils tech solutions to increasing air pollution

A futuristic wearable anti-pollution mask has been presented at CES.

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Heartwarming and heartbreaking tweets from the Australian wildfires

People are determined to keep going in the face of tragedy.

Italy

Fashion magazine swaps photos for illustrations in green gesture

Vogue Italia is highlighting the need for more sustainability in fashion with its first issue of 2020, in which photos are replaced with illustrations.

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Review 2019: Greta than ever climate fight inspired by teenage Swede

This year has seen activists step up their protests over climate change, calling on their governments to do much more. Inspired by Greta Thunberg, their demonstrations have come as temperature records were being set in scores of countries across the globe.

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10 stories that changed Europe in the last decade

Europe, you've changed. Here are the 10 events that have changed Europe in the last 10 years.

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Euroviews. The EU’s Green Deal is ambitious. But its success rides on its most controversial part ǀ View

Perhaps the most controversial aspect of the European Green Deal is a reference to the imposition of a border carbon adjustment mechanism (“BCA”) by 2021.

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The biggest climate, environment and sustainability stories of 2019

We recount the ups and downs of green and planet-related news stories.

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Demonstrators stage anti-fossil fuels protest on last day of COP25

Climate activists staged a protest on Friday (December 13) in Madrid as politicians were running out of time to reach an agreement on the final day of the COP25 climate talks.