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My Europe Series

‘Saves me from using gas’: Europeans turn to wood in energy crisis

There has been an “unprecedented surge” in consumer demand for firewood, pellets, and the various sawmill residues used for burning.

14/10/2022

Ukraine

War has inflicted €36bn damage on Ukraine's environment: Minister

Grinding war has devastated Ukraine's natural world with €36 billion in damage, Ukraine's environmental protection minister told Euronews.

09/10/2022

Food and Drink

Chitin-free crickets provide tasty boost for Thai burger joint

Crickets are extremely popular to eat in Thailand but some parts of the insects can be problematic as they get stuck in between teeth. An enterprising fast-food restaurant may have the answer.

09/10/2022

Green News

Ukraine estimates €35bn in environmental damage from Russian invasion

A new methodology from the Ukrainian government has revealed the 7-month war alone has caused 31 million tonnes of CO2 emissions.

04/10/2022

Scenes

Meet the Tanzanian film academy showcasing Africa's richness

In partnership with Media City

As Africans, our voices are often left unheard. By initiating this hub for filmmakers and storytellers, we can tell our stories as a continent.

03/10/2022

Poland

Mass fish die-off in Germany-Poland river is blamed on golden algae

The thousands of fish deaths in August sparked a political row between Poland and Germany,

30/09/2022

Travel News

German Christmas markets are being asked to dim the lights this year

Switching off Christmas lights could help save energy as well as protect the environment, nonprofit Deutsche Umwelthilfe says.

30/09/2022

Nature

UK government accused of launching a ‘full-on attack’ on nature

Charities dedicated to protecting wildlife and nature in the UK say that recent government decisions are putting the environment at risk.

26/09/2022

Home

Italian researchers build first hydrogen-powered house in Europe

This student house in southern Italy is powered by hydrogen fuel cells - a first as Europe tries to reduce its carbon emissions and reliance on traditional energy sources.

22/09/2022

Money

The Ethereum 'Merge' has happened: here's what's changing

Ethereum’s switch could cut the platform's carbon emissions by 99 per cent and cause regulators to put more pressure on energy-hungry Bitcoin mining.

15/09/2022

No Comment

France: 400 hectares burned in Saumos as firefighters battle to control blaze

French firefighters are battling a fire that has spread through at least 400 hectares of vegetation and forest in Saumos, Gironde and has forced residents to evacuate from their homes.

13/09/2022

Green News

Queen Elizabeth II: A look back at Her Majesty’s environmental legacy

After 70 years on the throne, we look back at how the world changed environmentally during Queen Elizabeth II’s life.

10/09/2022

Climate

Dutch city cracks down on ads aimed at meat eaters

Bye bye burger ads? Adverts promoting some types of meat are set to be banned from public spaces in Haarlem such as bus stops and shelters.

08/09/2022

World News

French company unveils first zero emissions ferry in Marseille

Anchored in port, the ferry runs on electricity. At sea, special filters with sodium bicarbonate reduce its emissions to practically zero. But there is a catch.

07/09/2022

Pakistan

Pakistan appeals for 'immense' aid with '33M people' hit by flooding

Pakistan appealed to the international community on Saturday for an “immense humanitarian response”, after catastrophic flooding which has affected 33 million people.

04/09/2022

World News

Lula vows to restore ties with EU if elected Brazil's next president

Presidential hopeful, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, vows to restore ties with EU if he is elected in October.

30/08/2022

Germany

Mass fish die-off sparks political row between Poland and Germany

Experts in the Czech Republic, the UK and the Netherlands are helping the investigation into the hundreds of tonnes of fish found dead in the Oder River.

22/08/2022

United Kingdom

UK officially declares drought as millions face hosepipe ban

Millions of people face water usage restrictions in the UK after a drought was officially declared across large parts of the country.

12/08/2022

Money

Ethereum takes a big step to becoming greener

The Merge upgrade will make Ethereum less energy intensive and therefore a mightier competitor to Bitcoin.

11/08/2022

France

Beluga whale stranded in French river dies after failed rescue mission

A beluga whale stranded in France's River Seine has died after a failed rescue mission.

10/08/2022