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Qatar 365

Making a splash: Qatar’s waterpark, whale sharks and the art of dhow making

In partnership with Media City

Take a look at how the element of water continues to shape Qatari society through tourism, marine conservation and shipbuilding.

Business

Capri Sun plans plastic return as paper proves final straw for juice

Customers in Switzerland will soon see plastic straws back on their Capri Sun packets. In the EU, however, paper straws are here to stay.

Culture news

Katy Perry under investigation in Spain over environmental damage

The Environment Department of the Balearic Islands states that an investigation is to take place to determine whether filming of Katy Perry's 'Lifetimes' video caused environmental damage to the protected dunes of S’Espalmador.

Green News

EU hails benefits of multi-billion-euro environmental action

A cost-benefit analysis by the European Commission says nearly €3.5 billion of EU money pumped into real-world environmental schemes through the LIFE programme gave a tenfold return on investment – justification, green groups say, for massively ramping up spending.

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WATCH: Masses of fish die-off at lagoon in Italy

For several days fish have been dying in the lagoon of Orbetello, Tuscany.

Ocean

Jellyfish: if you can’t beat them, eat them?

In partnership with the European Commission

While jellyfish blooms can be problematic, researchers believe a sustainable use for this gelatinous plankton can be found.

Ocean

Interview: Jellyfish boom — threat or treasure?

In partnership with the European Commission

According to biology professor Jamileh Javidpour, there is a need to look at anti-inflammatory material that might be extracted from jellyfish, or anti-cancer, immune-related biochemicals that exist but were neglected in the past.

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WATCH: Tens of thousands of swallows gather on Cyprus

According to some experts, this is a migratory communication tactic, as the birds relate to each other and begin coordinating travel plans for the African continent.

Nature

Lake Prespa: What will it take to save one of Europe’s oldest lakes?

Lake Prespa borders North Macedonia, Albania and Greece.

Water Matters

The teams competing to clean plastic from Hungary's rivers

In partnership with the European Commission

Most plastic in our oceans comes from rivers, so tackling that pollution at its source is essential. But how do you do that in rivers that flow through several countries, like the Danube and Tisza? Water Matters went to Hungary to meet the teams trying to do just that.

Water Matters

As demand rises can the EU make industry's water use more sustainable?

In partnership with the European Commission

Our water use continues to rise, from the food we eat to the technology we use. In this Crash Course, we'll explore the water footprint concept. How different industries contribute to it; asking what the EU is doing to make our consumption more sustainable

Europe News

Storms kill at least four people in the southern Alps in Switzerland

Storms in Switzerland and northern Italy caused extensive flooding and landslides, leaving at least four people dead, authorities said Sunday.

Series

Meet the man spearheading preparations for COP29 in Baku

In partnership with Azpromo

What can we expect from COP in Baku this November?

Nature

What is IKEA doing to Romania’s ancient forests?

Greenpeace campaigners say the company’s suppliers are benefitting from a corrupt environment in the country.

Smart Regions

Green Win, greener waterways

In partnership with the European Commission

Green Win, the system set up at the University of Liège, has made it possible to test the operation of large pumps, which can weigh up to one tonne, and pump 300 litres per second in waterways.

Nature

The dark truth behind a 5* resort planned on an Albanian wetland

A new international airport and luxury tourism developments could spell the end for one of Europe’s last pristine deltas.

Euronews Witness

Is Europe's Green Deal entering a grey zone?

Defended by some, criticised by others, misunderstood by many, Europe's Green Deal on climate change has generated heated debate across the EU in recent months. European elections have intensified the focus on it. What is it and why is it controversial? Euronews Witness's Julian Gomez explores.

Business

Tesla gets green light to expand German plant after revision to plans

Approval to expand its first European plant was given after Tesla revised its original proposals following anger at the proposed felling of more than 100 hectares of trees.

Living

Rewilding doesn’t need to exclude humans, captivating new book argues

Sophie Yeo talks to us about her new book Nature’s Ghosts and the lessons for conservationists buried in landscapes of the past.

Ocean Calls

Why should Europeans start eating seaweed?

In this episode of Ocean Calls, we're diving into the world of edible algae. But could seaweed be the next big thing in Europe? And can Europeans get past the initial dislike of it?