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Earth News

Carbon offsetting: What is it and how do you do it?

There is one thing you can do to substantially reduce your carbon footprint the next time you fly.

Ecotech

3m trees and roof-top gardens: European cities make green pledge

Thirty-one major cities including London, Barcelona and Milan have signed a declaration committing to further investment in green spaces and fighting the effects of climate change.

Slovenia

Slovenia water law referendum seen as test for government

At the centre of the dispute is a provision regulating the construction of buildings, including hotels, shops and restaurants, close to the sea, rivers or lakes.

Health news

Future of health: linking humans, animals and their shared environment

To prevent pandemics and fight the rise of drug-resistant "superbugs", scientists are pleading for more integrated health policies that protect the fragile balance between humans, animals and the environment.

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Health Series

EU launches a Code of Conduct for more sustainable food industry

The ‘Code of Conduct’ contains a series of voluntary commitments for all parties involved, from the ‘farm to the fork’, such as food producers, food operators and retailers, to promote the shift towards healthier patterns for consumers and better production methods for the environment.

Malaysia

How palm oil ended up in everything - and could be ruining the planet

A Western PR firm that once represented Burma's military junta is now helping billionaires counter the narrative that palm oil is dangerous.

Europe News

Which cities in the European Union are worst for air pollution?

Nowy Sacz in Poland was found to have the highest concentration of fine particulate matter across EU cities over the past two years.

Nature

This farm is breeding insects to replace pesticides

The bugs are bred to protect the crops from harm and encourage pesticide-free produce.

Earth News

Two friends start a renewable revolution on their tiny remote island

With the help of their remote Scottish community, two men raised enough money to invest in hydro-energy and ensure a sustainable future for their island.

Italy

Steel plant in Naples becomes focus of new regeneration scheme

After much bureaucratic delay, two million square meters in the west part of the city are to be restored to their former glory.

Brazil

Energy-starved Rio favela enjoys solar panels on World Environment Day

Many poor neighbourhoods aren't properly connected to Brazil's energy grid, making electricity hard to access and expensive to connect to.

Earth News

European Green Deal accused of ‘green colonialism’ in new report

Concerns are being raised about the European Green Deal’s failure to recognise communities of colour in Europe and the Global South.

Money

Elon Musk wants Bitcoin to turn green. Could it work?

Bitcoin's annual carbon footprint is the same as a small European country such as Norway or Ukraine. But can Elon Musk turn it around?

Poland

Polish workers fear job losses as EU rules to close coal mine

After the Czech government won a case at the European Court of Justice to close a Polish lignite mine, people living nearby fear losing their jobs.

World News

G7 commits to end support for coal-fired power stations this year

Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and US have pledged "ambitious and accelerated efforts" to reduce their CO2 emissions.

Earth News

Are 'electric prisons' the latest form of greenwashing?

Prison reform campaigners have labelled the UK's plan for green prisons as a 'spin' by government.

Germany

US waives sanctions on Nord Stream 2 operator

Angela Merkel on Thursday said talks would continue with the United States over future relations with Russia after the U.S. waived sanctions on Nord Stream 2 AG.

Tech News

Can cryptocurrencies adapt to environmental concerns and rule changes?

Experts warn evolving rules, environmental concerns and competition from central banks threaten to undermine many of the world's fast-growing crypto assets.

World News

US targets 50% emissions cut by 2030

The Biden administration announced a new target in reducing US greenhouse gas emissions - at least a 50% cut by 2030, compared to 2005 levels.

World News

Ten sites in Switzerland, France and Italy added to IUCN ‘green list’

The International Union for Conservation of Nature says well managed protected sites are a critical part of halting the dramatic loss of life on Earth.