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Should every European capital have an urban 'pocket forest'?

Our cities are polluted and overcrowded - but planting trees in urban spaces create future wildlife habitats.

Nature

Nearly 20,000 live animals seized in wildlife trafficking crackdown

The global illegal wildlife trade shows no sign of slowing down, driven by specific market demands like food, perceived medicinal benefits, as ‘luxury’ items or for the pet trade.

Nature

11 fascinating flora and fauna found in the UK’s rainforests

The UK’s largest woodland conservation charity is fighting to make sure the rainforests across the country are preserved for the good of the planet.

Green News

Tiny acorn to mighty cathedral: Paris Notre-Dame was rebuilt by birds

Two billion acorns are planted in the ground by jays each year in French forests.

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Radio Schuman

Why has the EU deforestation law become so politicised?

Germany's national elections are influencing the negotiations of EU deforestation law, which entered interinstitutional negotiations on 21 November, according to campaigner.

Destinations

Why Lithuania’s National Parks Are Europe’s Best Nature Getaway

Experience a new side of Europe: Explore the forests, lakes, and folklore of Lithuania’s underrated national parks.

Nature

COP16: Pressure mounts on EU as biodiversity summit kicks off

The world is experiencing its largest loss of life since the dinosaurs, according to UNEP. Can COP16 reverse imperilled species’ fortunes?

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? EU forest law on hold: tragedy or relief?

In this edition, we discuss the impact of a delay in the EU's deforestation law, and break down Viktor Orbán's feisty speech in Strasbourg.

Europe News

EU proposes delaying landmark deforestation law amid industry pressure

The European Commission's move to postpone anti-deforestation regulations has sparked criticism from environmental NGOs.

Green News

Greek wildfire kills two people and forces villages to evacuate

The flames were fanned on by strong winds blowing through forests left tinder-dry by a warm spring and hot summer.

Climate

‘I’ve lost my work’: Deep scars remain after Athens wildfire

‘We can’t just blame politicians’ for Athens wildfire devastation, one local says.

Green News

Wildfires made three times more likely due to climate change

Around 3.9 million square kilometres of land were burnt globally during last year’s fire season.

Green News

Crete wildfire: 300 firefighters battle blaze as 8 villages evacuated

More than 2,000 wildfires have erupted all over Greece this summer spurred on by unusually high temperatures.

Nature

Amazon deforestation in Brazil down to lowest level since 2016

But environmental activists say the country's Cerrado savannah has become a ‘sacrificed biome’.

Nature

Parents warned to keep kids away from forest where wolves live

Europe's wolf population has come back from the brink of extinction thanks to conservation efforts.

Green News

We’ve burned through Earth’s yearly resource budget in 7 months

The date has held steady for the last decade but more needs to be done to protect our planet.

Slovakia

Ecologists outraged as authorities kill dozens of bears in Slovakia

Hunters are now allowed to kill more bears that are identified as "dangerous" to local residents, but critics say it's more about allowing hunters to go after them as trophy.

Green News

AI and drones to protect the world’s vulnerable forests

Climate change makes forests more vulnerable to invasive species, with insects, pests and disease pathogens threatening tree growth and survival.

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Flames in the mountains, the Dropull fire crisis

A massive fire erupted in the Dropull area of Albania yesterday, initially starting as an isolated fire in the mountains before quickly becoming dangerous for the residents.

Climate

Arctic wildfires ravage Russia’s north releasing megatonnes of carbon

Hot, dry weather has created conditions conducive for fires to ignite in the Arctic.