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World's biggest carmakers fail to sign up to zero emissions pledge

Over 100 companies and governments signed a pledge to switch to electric vehicles by 2040, but the world's biggest carmakers and car markets weren't among them.

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Toxic foam covers India's sacred Yamuna river

Toxic foam covers India's sacred Yamuna river

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Euroviews. COP26: Make ecocide a crime against humanity | View

The EU has the chance to be a trailblazer in halting our wanton destruction of the natural world. There's no time to lose, writes Nina de Ayala Parker

My Europe Series

This week in Europe: COP26 climate conference dominates EU agenda

All eyes in Brussels were on the crucial summit in Glasgow

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Ocean Rebellion protest against industrial fishing

Climate activists from the Ocean Rebellion group rallied against destructive industrial fishing practices Thursday near the U.N. climate summit venue in Glasgow

Climate

How is the pharmaceutical industry trying to become more green?

Ten of the world’s biggest pharmaceutical companies have pledged to improve their energy efficiency.

Green News

Euroviews. Faces of COP26: The ex-astronaut who saw Earth's fragility from space

Nicole Stott says the perspective she saw from our planet's orbit has helped her to see how fragile the survival of humanity is.

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Climate activists denounce 'greenwashing' at COP26

Protesters took to the streets in Glasgow on Wednesday to denounce what they say is 'greenwashing' by companies as the climate conference continued in Scotland

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City heat: How the UN plans to cool down our rapidly warming cities

The UN, warning some cities could be 4C hotter by 2100, has published its handbook at COP26 advising governments on how they can cool their cities down.

Culture news

This COP26 show explores the lack of diversity in climate activism

Actor Fehinti Balogun’s new multimedia show reveals his personal journey into climate activism as a young British Black man.

Tech News

Jeff Bezos pledges €1.7 billion to 'restore nature' at COP26

The Amazon founder told delegates in Glasgow his trip to space showed him how "fragile" the natural world is.

Green News

Euroviews. Faces of COP26: Meet the consultant fighting for her son’s future

"I have to keep protesting, whether it's in London or Glasgow or wherever."

Climate

COP26 latest: Over 100 countries sign pledge to cut methane emissions

It's time for action at COP26 as crucial climate talks enter their second day.

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Protest in Glasgow as COP26 session begins

Oxfam campaigners posed as world leaders playing in a traditional Scottish pipe band near the COP26 UN Climate Summit in Glasgow on Monday

Climate

COP26 latest: Five takeaways from Day 1 of crucial climate talks

As crucial climate talks kicked off in Glasgow with "doomsday" warnings, here are five key takeaways from Day One of the COP26.

Living

Would you drink green whisky?

Whisky makers in Scotland are finding innovative ways to reduce their carbon footprint and tackle climate change.

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Sinkholes emerge with the 'unstoppable' receding of the Dead Sea

Sinkholes emerge with the 'unstoppable' receding of the Dead Sea

Lifestyle

Rotting trees and wine distilleries: Europe's six smelliest cities

From Venetian canals to Parisian sewers - travelling across the continent can be a real assault on your senses.

Green News

UN warns of record greenhouse gas levels ahead of COP26

"We are way off track," warned the World Meteorological Organisation days before the start of a crucial climate change conference in Glasgow.

Spain

River of lava flows from La Palma volcano a month after first eruption

Geologists filmed a massive block floating in the direction of Tajuya on a stream of lava coming from the volcano's northern zone.