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Microplastics pollute the remote parts of the ocean, scientists warn

After finding unexpected levels of microplastics in remote parts of the ocean, scientist Dr Sören Gutekunst rings alarm bells over the threat posed to sea life.

Czech Republic

Nine states censured by EU over illegally high air pollution levels

400,000 Europeans die prematurely every year from air pollution.

United Kingdom

Europe powers up record levels of offshore wind energy

The UK and Germany are leading Europe’s charge towards using more and more sea-based wind power.

Czech Republic

Prague court rules government's air quality plan fails to meet EU limi

A court in Prague ruled the Czech government’s air quality plan for the city fails to bring air pollution within European limits.

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Sweden

Swedish fitness craze promises to save the environment one jog at a ti

The Swedish workout known as "plogging" combines jogging with trash picking.

World News

Latvia has highest share of environmental taxes, Luxembourg has lowest

The Baltic country had the highest share of environmental taxes in 2016, while the small western nation of Luxembourg scored the lowest.

France

Security measures helping rat population explosion, warns expert

Rats are more and more visible on the streets of the French capital for a range of reasons.

World News

Why do Scandinavians generate more waste than other Europeans?

Denmark is the European country that generates the most municipal waste — while Romania generates the least, according to data from Eurostat.

Hungary

A natural remedy for the Danube's destructive floods

Undoing man-made changes can help protect communities and eco-systems.

Europe News

EU targets plastics use, aims for cleaner energy

European Union aims to reuse or recycle all plastics by 2030

World News

EU's fight against plastic waste: What does it all mean?

The European Commission plans to reduce plastic waste with a new strategy that seeks to make every piece of plastic reusable or recyclable.

World News

UK ban on microbeads in beauty products

The UK has introduced a ban on microbeads found in beauty products such as face washes and toothpaste. These beads are currently clogging the world's oceans and even entering the food chain.

China

Macron learns a little Mandarin

French President Tweets video of speech preparations.

United Kingdom

UK MPs call for 'latte levy'

British Members of Parliament are calling for a "latte levy" on disposable cups, in a bid to reduce the growing amount of paper packaging waste they contribute to.

China

China introduces new emissions tax

China is getting serious about fighting environmental pollution. As of January first, the Asian superpower has introduced a new tax aimed at reducing emissions.

China

China ivory ban comes into effect

Wildlife campaigners are applauding China's total ban on the commercial sale of ivory. The ban came into effect on New Year's Eve.

Living

The Italian couturier awarded by PETA

Organic peace silk, upcycled seashells and discarded CDs are some of the material he works with.

Living

European organic and natural beauty brands

Green Beauty: seven organic and natural skincare brand from Europe

Croatia

Waves of rubbish wash up in Dubrovnik port

A cleanup operation is underway in Croatia after huge amounts of rubbish washed up in Dubrovnik's Old Town port, including a weapon from World War Two.

France

Paris climate summit opens with Bill Gates, but not Trump

World leaders and philanthropists are in the French capital to try to give new momentum to the fight against climate change, despite the US withdrawal from the 2015 Paris climate accord.