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Overconsumption is driving the climate crisis, warn scientists

We should be "challenging the notion that riches, and those who possess them, are inherently good”.

13/07/2020

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Drop in tourism leaves orphaned baby elephants without funding

African elephants could be extinct in 20 years according to the WWF.

12/07/2020

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Euroviews. Nature shouldn’t be a 'white space': Why I took Black girls camping

Tianna Johnson on why black girls don't go camping and how exploring the great outdoors is a form of privilege.

11/07/2020

World News

Explainer: Why is the EU betting on hydrogen for a greener future?

The EU Commission has unveiled its latest strategy for a greener, cleaner energy future - and it's pinning its hopes on hydrogen.

10/07/2020

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Why is roadkill an environmental disaster?

But it might not be the animals most vulnerable to extinction who are at risk.

10/07/2020

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Greenpeace hangs protest banners on a crane at Notre Dame cathedral

Activists mounted a crane at the world-famous landmark, which is being renovated for fire damage, to hang banners protesting the French government's climate policies.

09/07/2020

Italy

Pink ice spotted in Alpine glacier fuels concerns over melting

Scientists are investigating the appearance of pink ice in an Alpine glacier in northern Italy – looking at the relationship between algae growing inside it and climate change.

06/07/2020

Eco-Innovation

This sailor is racing around the world to gather data on microplastics

As Fabrice Amedeo races through uncharted waters, he’ll also be collecting essential environmental information.

05/07/2020

World News

Crop-killing locust swarms spotted across three continents

East Africa, South Asia, and now South America: three continents are suffering plagues of locusts. The swarms of insects have been devastating food supplies.

03/07/2020

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Extinction Rebellion activists chain themselves to Finance Ministry

The protest at the Finance Ministry comes a day after the French president, Emmanuel Macron, announced €15 billion in measures to combat the climate crisis.

30/06/2020

Green News

Planting grass is key to prevent future Australian wildfires

Ecologists say native grasses could be crucial in protecting the environment from future fires.

30/06/2020

Living

Afraid of the gym? Here are 3 socially-distanced outdoor alternatives

From paddleboarding to plogging, here’s how to get fit while enjoying nature.

27/06/2020

Green News

France is making ecocide illegal, but what does that mean?

It will be punishable by large fines and prison time.

25/06/2020

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Extinction Rebellion sprays fake blood over Medef's Paris headquarters

Using a tried and tested protest method, Extinction Rebellion (XR) activists sprayed the Medef employers' association headquarters in Paris with fake blood.

19/06/2020

Living

The company making t-shirts from gone off milk

Another innovative example of sustainable fashion at its weirdest.

18/06/2020

Green News

Company transforms unused industrial land into eco-island

Could more industrial wastelands turn into nature reserves to help promote biodiversity?

16/06/2020

Green News

Major broadcaster to make all TV shows carbon neutral

Europe’s leading media and entertainment company paves the way towards a green TV industry.

16/06/2020

Living

Top photography prize in 2020 goes to images of Indigenous activists

The winners of the Sony World Photography Awards paint a picture of a world facing uncertainty.

11/06/2020

World News

Analysis: Amid the coronavirus crisis, have we reached 'peak car'?

The question is, after more than 100 years, during which cars have transformed our lives, have we passed peak car?

01/06/2020

France

France promises €8bn to bail out struggling car industry

French carmakers have seen a 90% drop off in sales since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.

27/05/2020