Earth News

UK blown away as huge new wind farm will soon power 170,000 homes

50 wind turbines will be erected in Scotland, expected to save 300,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

28/04/2020

Earth News

Billions made by search engines could be invested in ethical projects

You could be donating to world-saving projects by working that search bar.

27/04/2020

Earth News

Why the 50th anniversary of Earth Day is more important than ever

Campaigners say the current situation could become the "new normal" if we don't take action on the climate crisis.

22/04/2020

World

Clean energy, mangroves and fish stocks: How is the UAE preserving its nature?

The woody mangroves of Jubail Island in Abu Dhabi have become a hub for biodiversity along the UAE’s coastline.

17/04/2020

World

How are conservationists in Jordan taking action to protect migratory birds?

According to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, every spring and autumn, more than 500 billion birds fly through the Middle East and North Africa, to breed or escape the winter months.

17/04/2020

Earth News

This green cryptocurrency will pay you to save the planet

With every coin backed by one tree, experts say this could be the currency of a sustainable future.

16/04/2020

Earth News

Meet the first tapir calf born in Rio de Janeiro State in a century

A newly growing population could provide critical help for Brazil's endangered ecosystems.

15/04/2020

Climate Now

What influence on climate is the coronavirus lockdown really having?

In partnership with Copernicus

It seems like the world has come to a standstill, but what's the real impact of the Covid-19 confinement on the environment, pollution and climate change? We speak to experts to find out the facts.

13/04/2020

Earth News

The three largest toy manufacturers are phasing out plastic bit by bit

The toy makers behind LEGO and Barbie are going green, but the transition is 'long overdue.'

13/04/2020

Earth News

Young people of the Amazon are the real guardians of the rainforest

Three young people in the Amazon describe why protecting the forest is crucial to their livelihoods.

04/04/2020

Ocean

What’s killing our underwater ecosystems?

In partnership with the European Commission

One million land and marine species may become extinct, many within decades. What could Europe do to preserve and restore its marine biodiversity?

31/03/2020

Ocean

The importance of restoring marine biodiversity

In partnership with the European Commission

Facing the challenge of up to one million land and marine species becoming extinct within decades, scientists in Crete who are looking at ways to restore marine diversity.

31/03/2020

Next Series

Balancing urbanisation with quality of life and environment protection

In partnership with The European Commission

How can nature offer solutions to balancing urbanisation with quality of life and protecting the environment?

30/03/2020

Earth News

Synthetic palm oil being brewed like beer gets Bill Gates' investment

The bio-based palm oil substitute is receiving millions of dollars from Bill Gates' investor-led fund.

26/03/2020

Next Series

How to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the cement industry

In partnership with The European Commission

Researchers believe the technology behind a pilot reactor, that´s already able to absorb 5% of a cement factory's total carbon dioxide emissions, could contribute to reaching a target of 80% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions in Europe by 2050.

16/03/2020

World

EU's youngest commissioner on how to turn climate crisis around

Lithuanian Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius speaks to Euronews' business editor about combatting climate change and biodiversity loss and how Europe can become the world's first carbon-neutral continent.

05/03/2020

Destinations

Billionaire building idyllic village in Scotland faces local backlash

The eco philanthropist wants to rejuvenate the northern peak of the Highlands, but local businesses aren't happy.

05/03/2020

Next Series

Going Greener - faster, cheaper and more efficient windmills

In partnership with The European Commission

New telescopic windturbines have been designed by Spanish engineers to be built in a quicker and more cost-efficient way, in the hope of contributing to greener energy.

24/02/2020

Ocean

Putting marine resources on the map

In partnership with the European Commission

EU coastal member states have just over a year to come up with plans to boost the marine economy while preserving coastal ecosystems for generations to come. We look at how they're doing it.

19/02/2020

Hungary

Environmentalists' anger after Hungary cuts down EU-protected forest

The WWF argues cutting down an EU-protected floodplain forest in central Hungary was illegal and has called for statutory penalties.

18/02/2020