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Meet the green entrepreneur helping Londoners quit supermarkets

Eco-warrior Ella Shone is tackling plastic pollution in the UK capital with her refill shop on wheels, as part of our ongoing video series 'Green in the City'.

Climate

Which country is being hit with the first climate change famine?

“If we don't reverse this crisis, families will starve and lives will be lost," says the UN.

Nature

Why COVID is making people quit their jobs to go and work on a farm

This year is the 50th anniversary of WWOOFING - which stands for World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms.

Nature

These are the endangered plants we could grow on Mars

The soil on Mars is thought to be rich in iron, meaning leafy green vegetables could thrive.

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Green News

Euroviews. Why food must be at the heart of environmental action before COP26

An expert in sustainable food futures explains why transforming agricultural systems will lead to a more resilient future for the planet.

Green News

What are community fridges and how are they tackling food insecurity?

Community fridges, where local residents come together to share supplies, have become a vital resource around the world during the coronavirus crisis.

Living

This community seed program is ensuring the future of food in Ireland

A handful of people in Ireland want to make sure that their kids eat the same apples as they did. But it takes a lot of work to protect native seeds.

Euronews Debates

The future of food and drink: How can we build resilient food systems?

How can we ensure our favourite foods and drinks will be available far into the future without costing the Earth? Industry experts and policy-makers shared their success stories on building the food systems of tomorrow at a Euronews Green Debate.

Eco-Innovation

What is Airbnb farming and how could it improve food supply chains?

Two farmers have created a service that allows you to receive produce on-demand and help reduce food waste.

Climate

Why universal access to water is crucial for both people and planet

As we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, water management is key to preserving global food systems.

Green News

More than 900 million tonnes of food is thrown away each year, says UN

Food waste is a ‘significant’ environmental problem.

Eco-Innovation

‘Dark vessels’ are being tracked from space to stop illegal fishing

Satellite technology is being brought in to help combat problems with unregulated fishing in coastal nations.

Green News

Why have high-rise balcony gardens become a hot trend in Dubai?

These stunning vertical gardens show how residents are taking a desire for green space into their own hands.

Living

Would you eat blue algae to save the planet?

It could be a sustainable, plant-based protein source for the future of food.

Green News

What could a post-pandemic food revolution look like?

Now could be the perfect time to get in touch with where our food comes from.

Green News

Over a million airline meals rescued to feed disadvantaged families

One social enterprise has been salvaging food to support the most vulnerable people amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

World News

Coronavirus could make rising global hunger worse, warns new report

More than 130 million people worldwide suffered from acute food insecurity last year. COVID-19 could push that number higher, a new report has warned.

Somalia

Somalia deals with plague of locusts — by frying and eating them

The locusts are destroying crops and threatening vast parts of the country with food insecurity.

World

EU warns climate change could wipe out crop production in Europe

Crop and livestock production is projected to decrease and may even have to be abandoned in parts of Europe’s southern and Mediterranean regions due to the negative impacts of climate change, according to officials.

World News

Eat plants, conserve land to curb climate change — IPCC

A special report found that land is under growing pressure from climate change and better management is essential for reducing greenhouse gases.