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Cyclists in Philippines highlight the plight of plastic

200 bikers cycled to a bird sanctuary to collect rubbish on the beach ahead of World Environment Day on June 5

03/06/2018

United Kingdom

Scotland bans single-use coffee cups in government buildings

From 4 June, all single-use coffee cups will be banned in restaurants and cafes inside Scottish government buildings. Employees will be provided with ceramic cups instead.

30/05/2018

World News

Greenpeace: Single-use plastic has to stop

Greenpeace tells Euronews single-use plastic is to blame for ocean pollution. "We're going to reach a point soon when there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish."

28/05/2018

Greece

Greece's first plastic straw free island

The island of Sikinos is looking to be the first Greek island to eliminate the use of plastic straws this summer

28/05/2018

Living

Visit the "Space of Waste"

London Zoo unveils plastic pollution art installation

25/05/2018

Mongolia

Mongolia hunting ban clashes with centuries old tradition

The Dhuka reindeer herders of northen Mongolia say the new regulations threaten their way of life

23/05/2018

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Monsoon rains cause heavy flooding in Sri Lanka

At least eight dead from flooding and landslides

22/05/2018

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Deadly acid cloud over Hawaii after volcano eruption

Toxic cloud caused by stream of lava flowing into Pacific Ocean

22/05/2018

China

Sandstorm sweeps through north-western China

China's north-west region is on high alert for sandstorms after one blanketed Aksai Kazakh Autonomous County in Gansu Province.

21/05/2018

World News

European court upholds pesticide ban

A European court has upheld a partial ban on three insecticides, saying the European Commission had been right to restrict their use to protect bees.

17/05/2018

Belgium

Crackdown on Europe's polluters

The European Commission is taking Britain, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy and Romania to the European Court of Justice for failing to respect air quality limits.

17/05/2018

World News

We've found the world's deepest plastic bag, say scientists

Details of the discovery have been published in a marine journal as part of a 30-year study into deep-sea plastic pollution.

11/05/2018

World News

Meet the artist raising awareness about Google's carbon footprint

Ever wondered how bad your Googling is for the environment?

08/05/2018

Living

Would you buy a lab-grown diamond?

Natural stones or eco-friendly gems should rule the diamond market?

04/05/2018

India

Deadly dust storm kills dozens in India

At least 70 people have been killed in powerful dust storms that hit the northern Indian states of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.

03/05/2018

World News

Green dams 'hit' West Balkans biodiversity, locals' water supply

Lauded as green and environmentally friendly, small-scale hydropower dams are dotted around the West Balkans. But local communities say the impact is disastrous.

01/05/2018

Australia

'World's oldest spider' dies at home after 43 years

For spiders, the secret to long life is not moving much.

30/04/2018

Australia

Australia pledges millions to save the Great Barrier Reef

The Australian government has promised more than 300 million euros to help save the Great Barrier Reef - in the largest single investment for reef conservation and management in the country’s history.

29/04/2018

Belgium

Environmentalists buzzing after EU bans 'bee-harming pesticides'

Green campaigners have welcomed EU moves to ban the outdoor use of pesticides they claim are harmful to bees. But industry say it is a sad day for farmers.

27/04/2018

Living

Rep-Air, the t-shirt that absorbs unpleasant and harmful toxins in the air

The simplest and most affordable way to become an eco-conscious hero and tackle air pollution.

25/04/2018