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This expo is uniting designers with thousands of sustainable materials

The Sustainable Angle is hosting its ninth Future Fabrics Expo to show brands and designers how they can change fashion for the better.

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Sea life at risk if EU countries don't achieve marine protection goals

International targets for protecting biodiversity appear to be out of reach. By 2020, countries with a coastline must establish Marine Protected Areas to ensure the conservation of wildlife and flora. According to a study by the WWF, the European Union is far from leading the way.

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Animal conservation "a government priority" says United Arab Emirates

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With biodiversity under threat, and more and more animal species facing extinction worldwide, the United Arab Emirates is bolstering animal protection through legislation

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How to make your start-up business sustainable from day one

Starting a business is all about profit, right? But the planet needs to be taken into account, too, especially if you’re selling a sustainable product.

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Living

How to become a more sustainable meat eater

We all know that we should try to eat less meat for the good of our health and the environment, but how can we make wise choices when it comes to the meat we do buy?

Green News

Malaysia fights back to ‘protect the reputation’ of palm oil

The biggest supermarket in Malaysia stops selling anti-palm products following a national offensive to preserve the country’s key export.

Green News

Is one week enough? 170 media outlets dedicate news to climate change

Covering Climate Now is the new week-long pledge being adopted by global news outlets, now with 170 involved.

Green News

Javier Bardem takes over Times Square to demand ocean protections

The James Bond star and his brother are famed Greenpeace supporters, having travelled to the Antarctic to highlight issues

United Kingdom

The Brief: Greta Thunberg sets sail across the Atlantic

The Brief: Greta Thunberg sets sail across the Atlantic. Highlighting the urgency of cutting carbon emissions, the young Swede last month announced she would no longer fly to environmental conferences.

United Kingdom

Watch back: Thunberg sets sail from Plymouth to attend UN summits

Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg will sail across the Atlantic to attend UN climate summits.

Hungary

Sziget music festival in Hungary showcases its green credentials

One of Europe’s biggest music festivals has taken its eco-credentials to the next level this summer, with reusable paper tents, reusable cups and even water-saving vacuum-flushing toilets.

Green News

London's new nature reserve has as much biodiversity as a rainforest

Only 30 minutes from London Victoria Station, I went on a wholesome adventure to the South London Downs

Greece

Greece told to 'save your paradise' as oil companies move in

Greece told to 'save your paradise' as oil companies move in

Green News

Ethiopia breaks world record by planting 350 million trees in one day

The east African nation setting an example with an ambitious tree-planting campaign.

World News

The Philippines, deadliest country for environmental defenders

The human rights group found there was an increase in deaths related to conflicts over water.

Green News

How to have a flying free holiday and reconnect with nature

We investigate why no-fly holidays in the countryside are good for the planet and your mental health.

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Yuncheng Salt Lake turns into vibrant sea of glowing colours

Soaring temperatures have seen the Yuncheng Salt Lake in north China's Shanxi Province turn into a vibrant sea of glowing colours in recent days.

Iceland

Watch: Iceland's melting park fights for World Heritage Status

The area is so unlike anything else on earth that it has been used as a case study by astronauts.

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Catalonia wildfire threatens to burn up to 50,000 acres

A wildfire in the Tarragona area region of Catalonia covered around 10,000 acres on Thursday (June 27) morning and firefighters warned that the blaze may spread by up to 50,000 acres as the heat wave fuels the flames in coming days.

Italy

Watch: British sculptor creates a marine exhibition in Tuscany

Young's Carrara Marble structures are eight metres below the sea and contribute to conserving the area's underwater ecosystem.