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Pollution levels drop as COVID-19 lockdown continues

Worldwide levels of pollution are dropping in the wake of the economic lockdown aimed at combating the spread of COVID-19

19/03/2020

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We Recommend | Alison's Adventures: Your Passport to the World

Follow Alison Teal as she details her unbelievable life story helping to protect the earth’s greatest treasure.

15/03/2020

Earth News

What is the true environmental impact of the meat you eat?

Knowing the environmental impact your dietary choices could encourage you to cut down on animal products.

01/02/2020

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Is your reusable tote worse for the environment than a plastic bag?

Just how many times do you have to use a 'bag for life' to make it worth it.

22/01/2020

Italy

All roads lead to Rome - and so does all traffic

All roads lead to Rome - and so does all traffic

21/01/2020

Malaysia

Malaysia returns waste to Europe: 'we're not world's rubbish dump'

Shipments of unwanted rubbish have been rerouted since China banned the import of plastic waste in 2018, but Malaysia and others are fighting back.

20/01/2020

World News

Euroviews. The EU can’t claim credibility on climate action without tackling methane gas emissions ǀ View

Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is one area where the EU has a major opportunity to apply its market power to drive down global emissions, both through methane legislation and diplomacy.

10/01/2020

Earth News

Living Recommends | Turning the Tide on Plastic by Lucy Siegle

This book is a 'vital tool' to help you reduce the number of single use plastics in your life.

08/12/2019

Earth News

Artist saves 11,000 bits of junk to make unusual Christmas 'tree'

The inspiration came from a local petrol station.

06/12/2019

World

New remotely controlled device removes plastic floating in water

You'll never go into the water again...if you're plastic.

05/12/2019

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Identifying human and nature role in CO2 emissions is key to control global warming

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Under the Paris Agreement, 195 countries have pledged to slash their greenhouse gas emissions to keep global temperature rise well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels.

04/12/2019

Ecotech

Every EasyJet flight is carbon neutral starting today

It claims to be the first major airline to offset all its flights.

19/11/2019

Earth News

Who are the world's top ten marine plastic polluters?

A recent survey of marine plastics counted up which big brands were responsible for the most waste.

16/11/2019

Earth News

EU countries say airlines should pay for polluting the planet

Nine countries are calling for the aviation industry to be taxed, in order to improve air pollution in Europe.

08/11/2019

Earth News

5 ways to have a more eco-friendly Bonfire Night

Fireworks might be pretty but they can have a unexpected environmental impact.

04/11/2019

Earth News

The art installation teaching us to care for our forests

Lisa Wright and Tom Piper create mile long sculpture trail to commemorate 100 years of safeguarding the trees.

31/10/2019

World News

Do lithium-ion batteries really deserve a Nobel Prize?

The invention of the lithium-ion batteries -awarded with the 2019 Chemistry Nobel- has undoubtfully changed our societies, but it is not without a high environmental cost.

10/10/2019

World News

Ever heard of underwater noise pollution in the oceans?

Sure you can see litter on the beach, but underwater noise pollution is a threat that few people know about.

21/09/2019

World News

EU's air pollutant emissions decreased 'significantly': report

EU's air pollutant emissions decreased 'significantly' in past 28 years: report

16/09/2019

World News

Microplastics are in our drinking water, warns WHO

Plastic particles of the kind harming sealife are also present in drinking water, the WHO says. But dirty water remains a bigger health concern.

22/08/2019