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Mobility

Mining boom in California’s ‘Lithium Valley’ set to power up to 6m EVs

At the edge of a deserted lake in California, the race for ‘white gold’ is on. And the jobs brought by the mining companies could save an area that has slowly fallen into decrepitude.

Health news

Scientists have made synthetic 'blood' to catch and kill mosquitoes

Scientists claim this cheaper, targeted method of pest control could be an alternative to mass pesticides that impact the entire ecosystem.

Serbia

Hundreds of protesters in Serbia call for an end to lithium mine plan

Environmental issues have gained public attention in the Balkan nation as a result of various problems with waste management air and water pollution.

Tech News

Sales of electric cars and plug-in hybrids break records in Denmark

There were 10,274 electric or plug-in hybrids sold in December, representing 57.8 per cent of total car sales in the country.

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Living

Can going vegan really cut the carbon emissions of the food you eat?

Greenhouse gases from animal agriculture are one thing, but what about the distance plant-based alternatives travel to reach your plate?

Nature

At least 5,200 cranes killed by bird flu in Israel

In addition to the 5,200 dead, another 10,000 are believed to be infected, according to Ohad Hatsofe, a specialist at the Israel Nature and Parks Authority.

Living

Musical instruments made from recycled junk help disadvantaged youths

A Spanish orchestra brings together disadvantaged youths using instruments made from recycled materials.

Argentina

Argentina's Bariloche sends plume of smoke into the sky as fires rage

Some of the fires are as much as 300 kilometres apart. No casualties have been reported so far.

Art

Art Trends 2022: How artists are taking on the climate crisis

With continued concern following the deals announced at COP26, will the “groundswell” of artistic engagement with environmental issues contribute to meaningful change?

Green News

7 of the most memorable Green moments we brought you in 2021

From landmark climate cases to international conferences, let's take a look back at the last 12 months.

Living

Watch this architecture student convert an old school bus into a home

Caleb Brackney bought the bus from Facebook Marketplace and renovated it all by himself.

Serbia

Serbia a step closer to EU membership but Kosovo relations remain key

Much still depends on Serbia normalising relations with Kosovo.

Culture news

The 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony will take place on the Seine

Tony Estanguet, Paris 2024 Organising Committee President and former athlete, revealed the ambitious scope of the city's plans to make this ceremony one to remember.

Serbia

This 'liquid tree' in Belgrade is fighting back against air pollution

It contains six hundred litres of water and uses microalgae to bind carbon dioxide and produce pure oxygen through photosynthesis.

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High altitude heroics in Rio from French slackliner

A French dare devil crossed between Babilonia Hill and Urca Hill in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday on a bridge of webbing - known as a slackline. Nathan Paulin's stunt took place at an altitude of 80m (264ft) and covered a total distance of 500m (0.3 miles).

Green News

This year, why not buy a pencil that grows into a Christmas tree?

82,000 trees are cut down to produce pencils every year - but now we can reverse the cycle.

Scenes

Meet the Greek fisherman cleaning up the Mediterranean Sea

In partnership with Media City

“I was really shocked to see that the fishermen were collecting in their nets, not only fish but lots of plastic.”

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'Make Amazon Pay' demonstration held on Black Friday in London

A demonstration under the slogan "Make Amazon Pay" is held in London on Black Friday to protest the online retail giant's "exploitation of workers, communities, and our planet".

Green News

What is CAP and why is '#VotethisCAPdown' trending?

You might have seen the hashtag on Twitter as environmentalists, campaign groups and Green MEPs question the commitment of the updated policy.

Mobility

Is sewage slush the key to making Barcelona's buses green?

The city of Barcelona plans to generate biomethane from sewage sludge, which its buses will then run on, as part of a greening initiative.