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Spanish university builds eco-campus for students to learn outside

The University of Malaga partners with Ecosistema Urbano to design open, outside classrooms for students.

Denmark

Denmark calls for EU ban on all diesel and petrol cars by 2040

Denmark calls for EU ban on all diesel and petrol cars by 2040

World News

Sizzling September equals warm temperature record

"With continued greenhouse gas emissions and the resulting impact on global temperatures, records will continue to be broken in the future,” warned Copernicus, the EU climate change service.

World News

Beloved European horse chestnut tree 'close to extinction'

Beloved European horse chestnut tree 'vulnerable to extinction' warns new report.

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Living

I went for a seaweed massage at 5-star British hotel, Coworth Park

Here's what happened when I tried out the new Ishga treatment at Coworth Park spa and what it felt like to be exfoliated by natural seaweed.

World News

New wave of global climate protests: Are Friday strikes here to stay?

A new wave of worldwide climate change protests inspired by Greta Thunberg's 'Fridays for Future' movement has got underway,

Living

LVMH billionaire dismisses Greta Thunberg’s pessimism as demoralising

The luxury fashion CEO backs the sustainable efforts of the fashion industry, criticising Greta Thunberg's speech at the United Nations on Wednesday.

USA

Watch again: Greta Thunberg speaks at UN Youth Climate Summit

Swedish teenage activist is speaking a year since her solo protest inspired a global movement.

Business

Germany expects tough EU talks on energy taxes to counter climate change

Germany expects tough EU talks on energy taxes to counter climate change

World News

Australian students kick off global climate strike with message for government: Do your job

Australian students kick off global climate strike with message for government: Do your job

Living

London Fashion Week: Can we buy ourselves out of this crisis?

#LFW was all about sustainability this season. Is going green just a fashion fad or is it here to stay?

World

EU warns climate change could wipe out crop production in Europe

Crop and livestock production is projected to decrease and may even have to be abandoned in parts of Europe’s southern and Mediterranean regions due to the negative impacts of climate change, according to officials.

USA

When Greta met Obama: 'You and me, we're a team,' says ex-US president

When Greta met Obama: 'You and me, we're a team,' says former US president

Living

Gucci goes fully carbon neutral as London Fashion Week commences

The Italian luxury label makes its biggest sustainable commitment yet, announcing the news on Instagram with a striking, black and white post.

World News

Which countries in Europe are most concerned about climate change?

And is it only rich ones?

Business

Carmakers near CO2 cliff-edge in electrification race

Carmakers near CO2 cliff-edge in electrification race

France

Summer heatwaves killed 1,500 people in France, Health Minister says

A total of 1,435 people passed away during the heatwaves including 567 during the first wave in late June-early July and 868 during the second wave in late July, Agnès Buzyn told France Info and France Inter radio stations.

Living

Hong Kong Fashion Summit 2019: Sustainable fashion on the rise in Asia

A radical sustainable fashion fund launched at Hong Kong's fashion summit plans to revolutionise garment production in the Asian manufacturing industry.

France

'People don't know the rules': Lime France on the e-scooter problem

Critics claim they're a real menace to society and an eyesore as they're often carelessly parked or end up being abandoned.

Green News

Should we take note of Amazon India's new plastic-free pledge?

The Indian unit of the largest online retailer has committed to curbing its use of single-use plastic by 2020. But is it doing enough?