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Ocean

Why is ocean literacy key to protecting our marine ecosystems?

In partnership with the European Commission

Ocean travels to Malta and the Netherlands to meet the enthusiasts attempting to raise public awareness about the health of our seas and the marine environment.

22/02/2022

Ocean

'Every second breath you take comes from the ocean,' says expert

In partnership with the European Commission

"If it wasn't for the ocean, climate change would be much worse because of higher CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere," says Malta's Ocean Ambassador Alan Deidun.

22/02/2022

Green News

Energy prices surge as Ukraine crisis deepens

Oil prices surged nearly 5% and stock prices dropped after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognised the independence of rebel-held regions of Ukraine on Monday evening, raising fears that a full-scale invasion was near.

22/02/2022

Green News

Why are 100,000 fish lying dead in the Atlantic Ocean?

The video from the Sea Shepherd NGO shows tens of thousands of dead fish floating on the surface of the Atlantic Ocean.

21/02/2022

Living

‘Stronger erections and more stamina’: Do vegans have better sex?

We spoke to three people anonymously who identify as vegan, to get the lowdown on whether their love lives have improved since going plant-based.

20/02/2022

Green News

Euroviews. Why the media ‘needs to do more’ to address the climate crisis

Can ‘solutions focused’ journalism engage more people in the climate?

18/02/2022

Climate Now

The wonder of wetlands: the secret weapon in the battle against climate change

In partnership with Copernicus

Salt marshes can store carbon from the atmosphere fifty times faster than a tropical forest. The Climate Now team visit the Venice Lagoon to see how scientists are protecting these special environments to help tackle climate change.

15/02/2022

Living

Is potato milk the most sustainable dairy alternative yet?

Swedish brand DUG has created a new plant-based milk from potatoes and it's fighting for the low-carbon crown.

10/02/2022

Nature

What can this African country teach the world about ocean protection?

This African nation is in a world-leading position when it comes to protecting oceans, say experts.

10/02/2022

Eco-Innovation

Could replacing lithium with salt solve the battery crisis?

From salt, to silicon, to hemp - these are the lithium-ion battery substitutes touted as the next big thing for electric cars.

09/02/2022

Green News

€4 trillion in EU funds branded 'sustainable', but is it greenwashing?

There are 'light green' funds with limited claims to sustainability and more climate-focused 'dark green' products.

08/02/2022

Nature

These Indigenous women are being trained to take care of coral reefs

NGO Sea Women of Melanesia recently won the UNEP's Champions of the Earth prize for its work with local communities.

06/02/2022

Portugal

Portugal's government approves lithium mining despite growing concerns

Portugal’s government gave the lucrative mining industry permission to extract the metal in six different parts of the country despite widespread environmental concerns.

05/02/2022

Green News

Will David Attenborough win the Nobel Peace Prize in 2022?

Environmentalists have won the Nobel Peace Prize in the past, including former US Vice-President Al Gore.

01/02/2022

Green News

British pig farmers 'fear ruin' over Brexit and the rise of veganism

There is a butcher shortage in the UK, which is creating a slaughter backlog for many pig farmers.

31/01/2022

No Comment

Peru bans Repsol execs from leaving country after oil spill

A Peruvian judge on Friday banned Repsol's Peru director and three other executives from leaving the country for 18 months while the government investigates an oil spill at a refinery run by the Spain-based company.

29/01/2022

Green News

800 lives saved in Europe by drop in lockdown pollution, says study

There was a significant drop in pollution in cities like Paris, Milan and Barcelona.

27/01/2022

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Bolivia releases condor into Andean region

Specialists from the Bolivian Ministry of Environment released a condor back into the the wild in the Andean region of the country on Monday

25/01/2022

Nature

This unexpected solution could save the world's depleting corals

HEPCA, a group of conservationists, says buoys could change the future of our oceans.

24/01/2022

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Peru: cleaning crews work to remove oil from beaches

Cleaning crews in Ventanilla, Peru, work to remove oil from a beach after a spill caused by an eruption on the other side of the Pacific near Tonga

23/01/2022