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Extinction Rebellion attempt Zurich blockade

About 300 activists of the "Rebellion for extinction" demonstrate in the center of Zurich.

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The Jordanian architect who grew a 100-year-old forest in 10 years

In partnership with Media City

“That made me see the landscape in a different light and the potential of that landscape if human intervention was not affecting it in a negative way.”

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How Iceland’s unique nature is making it a hotbed for green innovation

Author and futurist Tom Goodwin goes to Iceland to explore how new technologies, inspired and powered by nature, are helping make the world a better place.

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Firefighters race to protect giant sequoias in California fires

Hundreds of firefighters are battling the Windy Fire to protect several groves of giant sequoias in the United States.

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Nature

180 countries participate in World Cleanup Day 2021

On Saturday around 50 million volunteers from every continent of the globe participated in the 2021 World Cleanup Day.

Earth News

Biden is working with the EU to cut climate-wrecking methane emissions

Methane is one of the most potent agents of climate damage, gushing up from countless uncapped oil and gas rigs.

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Activist calls Senegal trash problem 'ecological bomb'

Armed with rakes, sacks and gloves, volunteers cleaned up trash littering a beach on Senegal's usually pristine coastline. Dozens of mainly young people and even children picked up garbage from the sandy beach in Bargny, a city located 35km from the capital Dakar.

Spain

Lava destroys homes after volcano erupts in Canary Islands

Experts said the volcanic eruption could last for weeks or even months.

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Taiwan: environmental group designs marine 'vacuum cleaner'

A Taiwanese environmental group has designed a marine vacuum cleaner to help in the island's fight against floating garbage

World News

Climate pledges put planet on 'catastrophic pathway,' warns UN

Pledges submitted by governments so far would still result in emissions rising by 16% in 2030 compared with the 2010 levels, according to a new report by the UN.

Mobility

Europe's carmakers are switching to electric. Here's when it'll happen

Europe-based automakers are pledging to drop petrol and diesel to go all-electric, but how long will it take?

Germany

Cows can be 'potty trained like children' for greener environment

Scientists, hoping to find new ways to prevent urine from polluting the earth, have managed to potty train cows in two weeks.

Climate

'The future is frightening': Study reveals youngsters' climate anxiety

“This study paints a horrific picture of widespread climate anxiety in our children and young people."

Ecotech

When will flying cars really take off?

Flying cars will combine many elements of a light aircraft within the size constraints of a road vehicle.

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Chamonix mountain guide company marks 200th birthday atop Mont Blanc

Five members of the Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix, the founding institution of mountaineering which is celebrating its 200th anniversary, climb the Mont Blanc to raise awareness of global warming which is forcing guides to adapt.

Earth News

Hurricane Ida was an environmental disaster, photos reveal

An oil company has been accused of being responsible for the massive oil spill.

Climate

Climate change has increased weather disasters five-fold since 1970

However, fewer people are dying from these extreme weather events than before.

Netherlands

What killed dozens of dead porpoises that washed up on a Dutch beach?

"Something strange is happening in the Wadden Sea," said one expert.

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Parana River water level drops to historic low

The Parana River, the tenth largest river basin in the world, is suffering its worst low in more than half a century, with experts unsure as to whether this owes to its natural cycle or to climate change.

Climate

Why is this London neighbourhood covered in dust?

Thick layers of sand settle on roads and pavements in Silvertown, London. So where is this dust coming from and why is nothing being done about it?