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Israeli firm extracts drinking water from air to help people in Gaza

New, innovative technology is looking to solve the chronic water crisis on the Gaza strip.

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Hundreds of birds dead after New Year fireworks displays in Rome

Loud fireworks and firecrackers in neighbourhoods that the birds tend to nest has been blamed for their sudden deaths.

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Green News

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Want to go above and beyond for the environment this year? These simple lifestyle changes could make a big difference.

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Romania

Is Romania's environment ministry run by a hunter who dislikes bears?

In the past, Barna Tanczos has called for the culling of 4,000 bears and warned against turning Romania into "the zoo of Europe".

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In a year dominated by coronavirus news, we've put together a list of our top 20 environmental stories.

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Eco-Innovation

Kenyan women turn plastic waste into bricks stronger than concrete

Waste is recycled and turned into bricks at this innovative, African organisation.

16/12/2020

Austria

Europe expands night train network as rail becomes more popular

Both state railroads and private operators want to convince travellers to switch from airplanes to sleeper cars.

16/12/2020

Living

Weird and wonderful repurposed gifts saving waste from landfill

These gift ideas help to keep waste out of landfill this Christmas.

16/12/2020

Green News

7 eco-friendly gadgets people actually want this Christmas

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15/12/2020

Green News

Europe’s largest land mammal brought back from the brink of extinction

25 other endangered species have also seen improvements from conservation efforts according to the IUCN.

14/12/2020

World News

Five years on, is Europe on track to hit Paris climate deal targets?

Researchers and activists think the EU's emission reduction goals don't go far enough - but say it's not too late to get back on track with the Paris Agreement's ambitious goals.

11/12/2020

Europe News

Brexit and budget deadlock set to overshadow EU summit in Brussels

It's crunch time in Brussels, as European leaders meet physically for the first time since October.

09/12/2020

Green News

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08/12/2020

Europe News

One der Leyen: How has EU chief Ursula done in her first year?

December 1 marks one year since Ursula von der Leyen took over as European Commission president. We look at how she has fared.

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United Kingdom

UK: Coroner to examine pollution link to girl's fatal asthma attack

Over the next two weeks, a London coroner will examine whether air pollution caused or contributed to Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah's fatal asthma attack in 2013

30/11/2020

Switzerland

Swiss voters reject proposals to increase liability for big companies

Switzerland has rejected measures that would have stiffened penalties against Swiss companies that violate human rights or harm the environment.

29/11/2020

Business Planet

Europe’s Circular Economy Action Plan

In partnership with The European Commission

Business Planet takes a look at Europe's plans for a Circular Economy and examines what this transition might mean for both businesses and consumers.

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France

France considers introducing new 'ecocide' offence

But some climate activists argue that the sanctions don't reflect the international definition of 'ecocide'.

22/11/2020

Green News

Why 600,000 voters put the environment first in the 2020 US election

The project that may have secured Joe Biden's victory.

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