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Germany

Police continue clearing climate activists from German village

German police continued clearing protesters who are against the expansion of a nearby coal mine.

Nature

In pictures: Nature has taken over these 12 abandoned buildings

From a swimming pool turned urban jungle, to a church carpeted with green, these are some of the most spectacular spots that nature has taken over.

Euronews Witness

Majority of Finns champion nuclear power

As winter approaches and the energy demand increases, Finland hopes to reduce its dependency on Russia. Nuclear power, once a source of public mistrust, has now become an attractive solution.

World

EU Environment Commissioner urges more action to save biodiversity

There is "no vaccine or peace treaty" for the biodiversity crisis, says EU Environment Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius

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Culture Series

The young Swiss farmers rethinking soil for the future of food

Matthias and Sam are modern-day farmers who love to experiment.

Global Japan

Is ammonia the future for clean shipping?

In partnership with The Government of Japan

It’s versatile and abundant and you can store and transport it. Ammonia is seen by many as a future source of clean energy.

Mobility

Has sustainable travel made Gdynia the 'happiest city' in Poland?

A poll suggests that Gdynia is the 'happiest city' in Poland. This may be linked to its ambitious project for greener public mobility planning.

Mobility

This Spanish city was in decline - until it prioritised pedestrians

In central Pontevedra, pedestrians now have priority. And in just over two decades, the home to 80,000 inhabitants has been transformed from a city in decay.

Mobility

Cycling nation: The secret to the Netherlands’ biking success

The Netherlands is famous for its cyclists, but how has the country managed to encourage so many people into the saddle?

Living

Are e-scooters good for the planet?

They're cheap, fast, pleasant, practical and of course, electric. But are e-scooters really good for the environment?

World News

Motorcyclists grumble about new parking fees in Paris

Hundreds of motorbike and scooter drivers in Paris protested against the introduction of new parking fees for two and three-wheeled vehicles on Saturday.

United Kingdom

'Wild Oysters' restoration project aims to turn tide on UK decline

Faced with a steep decline in local oyster populations, a UK biodiversity project aims to bring back the species to the country's coastlines.

World

Europe needs to keep carbon neutraility goals, despite countries returning to coal, says Sinkevičius

Europe's Green Deal still a priority, despite energy concerns from war in Ukraine, says Sinkevičius

Rethink

Is reshaping how we use our cities the key to leading happier lives?

The 15-minute city is a concept that responds to the climate emergency by ensuring that everyone can meet their essential needs within a small radius of home.

Nature

Fisherman catches record-breaking 300kg giant stingray in Cambodia

Local residents nicknamed the stingray "Boramy,” or “full moon,” because of its round shape.

Europe News

MEPs fight over total ban on C02 emitting vehicles

EU Lawmakers will vote on a raft of climate measures Wednesday, aimed at reducing emissions by 55 per cent before the end of the decade.

Nature

Regenesis: George Monbiot busts damaging farming myths in his new book

Farming is the greatest cause of environmental destruction, but we have the tools to regenerate, writes Monbiot, in his blistering new book.

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An American activist has been carrying his rubbish for a month.

Rob Greenfield is proudly wearing rubbish, as part of a project to show how much rubbish we mindlessly throw away each month.

Smart Regions

Beech Power: the project protecting Europe's native forests

In partnership with the European Commission

Europe’s ancient Beech forests are one of the best natural resources we have when it comes to tackling climate change, but they also face a combination of threats. An EU project has made it a priority to preserve what's left. We’ll be seeing what’s being done to preserve these precious ecosystems?

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Joint effort in Peru to save stricken sea birds after oil spill

Efforts are in full swing along Lima's coastline to rescue animals after an underwater volcano eruption caused an oil tanker to spill its cargo.