Nature Italy’s UNESCO-designated Po Delta saved from offshore gas drilling Offshoring drilling threatened to submerge parts of the delta, which is already bracing against a barrage of problematic, climate change-induced conditions.
Europe News Guterres urges countries to join ocean pact before point of no return Following 18 new ratifications on Monday, UN chief Guterres said on Tuesday the High Seas Treaty is "within sight" of taking effect. He warned of a 'hard battle' against 'greed', which denies science to oppose the pact. 11/06/2025
Eco-Innovation Scientists discover ‘hungry’ marine fungi that eat plastic pollution Researchers are training ‘mighty’ marine fungi to quickly eat polyurethane, one of our most common plastics. 19/02/2025
Climate Why plastic straws became the target of a global pollution crackdown A viral turtle video sparked a global movement and inspired millions to join the fight against plastic waste. 13/02/2025
Scenes Watch: The team safeguarding endangered marine life in the Aegean Sea In partnership with Media City The Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation is on a mission to protect and restore the biodiversity of the Aegean Sea through research and community engagement. 19/08/2024
Scenes Watch: The Spanish sea saviours making waves in recycling In partnership with Media City Meet Julen and Amaia, siblings and visionaries behind Gravity Wave. They're on a mission to clean up the Mediterranean Sea of debris and transform the waste into eco-friendly goods. 27/05/2024
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. 27/05/2024
Green News Do free or cheap tickets encourage people to use public transport? Public transport is one of the lowest carbon ways to travel but getting people to use it isn't always easy. 16/05/2024
Nature The European countries where you can get paid to cycle to work Cycling helps you to get fit and reduce emissions. 12/05/2024
Scenes Watch: The ghost-busting couple clearing the ocean of abandoned fishing nets In partnership with Media City Bia and her husband Lucas, a Brazilian duo, work together to protect marine life by removing ghost fishing nets from the sea. 22/04/2024
Nature Greece to ban bottom trawling in marine protected areas by 2030 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said it was a “historic moment for conservation in Greece”. 16/04/2024
Destinations Want to try a cruise on your own? The best companies to book with Sailing solo? These cruise lines have got you covered with reduced supplements, mingle-at-sea events and dedicated lounges. 23/02/2024
Nature Social enterprise to recruit young Brits to ‘save the seas’ The organisation says its mission is to restore one million hectares of ocean biodiversity by 2040. 25/01/2024
Nature Extinction alert issued for world’s rarest marine mammal Only around 10 vaquitas still exist in Mexico’s Gulf of California, where they are trapped and killed by illegal gillnets. 08/08/2023
Green News Norway proposes opening its waters to deep sea mining Norway’s government signalled its intention to open up the country’s waters to deep sea mining, but environmental groups have slammed the move. 21/06/2023
Destinations A guide to 9 of the most awe-inspiring bodies of water in Europe Lake Bled and Como make the list of course, but there are many secret springs and rivers to discover too. 15/06/2023
Nature Watch volunteers pull tonnes of dumped fishing nets from Aegean Sea Dumped fishing nets account for 10% of marine litter found on the sea floor. 12/06/2023
Brussels, My Love? Brussels, my love? Industry vs. nature - who needs to breathe more? In this edition of Brussels, my love?, we discuss a proposal for a nature restoration law that hit a roadblock this week when centre-right politicians called on the European Commission to go back to the drawing board. 10/06/2023
World News Euroviews. View Q&A: Sustainable fishing could be of immense benefit to humanity To mark World Oceans Day and EU Green Week, Euronews View spoke to Marine Stewardship Council's Dr Rohan Currey about how overfishing affects our lives and what could and should be done to make fisheries across the globe more sustainable 09/06/2023
Nature Meet the reformed poachers saving Indonesia’s coral reefs Illegal fishing methods became popular in the Spermonde Islands as the demand for fish and exotic corals spiked. 09/06/2023
Portugal 'Its not over yet': Portuguese village resists lithium mine Covas do Barroso, a village of just over 100 residents, could become home to the largest lithium mine in Western Europe. 09/06/2023
Living Are electric cars really the answer? We asked an emissions expert It can be difficult to know what the most environmentally friendly car option is, so we asked an expert for advice. 09/06/2023
Football Now Which football clubs are doing their bit for the climate? In partnership with Media City As the world's most popular sport, is football doing enough to address the climate crisis? In partnership with Media City Qatar. 08/06/2023
Euronews Witness Megabasins: solution or "insane" response to drought? France finds itself at a tug-of-war between opponents to megabasins and the agricultural sector. 08/06/2023
Spain Desertification of Spanish marshlands shows climate crisis has arrived Water shortages in the Doñana marshlands of southern Spain is bad news for both wildlife and rice growers 08/06/2023
Green News ‘Help us save Poros’: Tiny Greek island threatened by fish farm ‘We cannot watch this go ahead without a fight’: Greek islanders are rallying against plans for a giant fish farm. 08/06/2023
Living Meet the French architects turning construction waste into furniture Furniture is often seen as disposable but this French start-up wants to change all that. 08/06/2023
World News Euroviews. Europe and the West should focus on Africa's climate-affected youth The people of Africa have been on the receiving end of centuries of exploitation by people from the rest of the world, but perhaps the greatest and most lasting impact will be indirect: climate change, Ivor Ichikowitz writes. 07/06/2023
Living Will factory farming cause the next pandemic? Antimicrobial resistance could cause 10 million deaths per year by 2050. Here’s what can be done about it. 07/06/2023
Living Should public transport be free all over Europe? As countries look to increase the use of public transport, experts explain why making buses, trams and trains free might not be a 'magic wand' to solve the problem. 07/06/2023
Greece Halki: Greek island serves as model for solar power communities The Greek island of Halki is acting as a model for communities wanting to live on solar-powered electricity grids 07/06/2023
Nature In photos: 7 endangered species Europe is on the verge of losing Global wildlife populations have plummeted by 69 per cent on average since 1970. 07/06/2023
Nature Conservationists find novel ways to inspire love for ‘ugly’ animals We need to ‘change the narrative’ around ugly animals, conservationists have urged. 07/06/2023
Business Planet Europe's new unitary patent system hopes to revolutionise innovation In partnership with The European Commission In this latest episode of Business Planet, we travel to the Netherlands to see how inventors will benefit from the European Unitary Patent system, which came into effect on June 1. From solar panel projects to agricultural automation, Europe could see more innovation – and fast. 06/06/2023
Business Planet Europe's Unitary Patent: A catalyst for future innovation In partnership with The European Commission In this latest episode of Business Planet, we travel to the Netherlands to see how inventors will benefit from the European Unitary Patent system, which came into effect on June 1. From solar panel projects to agricultural automation, Europe could see more innovation – and fast. 06/06/2023
Living Life after plastic: How can we cut pollution 80% by 2040? The UNEP has revealed a 17-year roadmap for cutting pollution. 06/06/2023
Eco-Innovation Could your future home be made of fungi? Architects have created Lego-like bricks of fungi that could slash construction’s carbon footprint. 06/06/2023
Scenes Meet the sisters championing clean construction techniques by getting their hands dirty In partnership with Media City In partnership with Media City, Qatar 05/06/2023
World EU's green transition is 'a marathon', says Environment Commissioner In this latest episode of the Global Conversation, we speak to Virginijus Sinkevičius about Europe's waning enthusiasm for greener policies. 05/06/2023
Smart Regions How an ice house restoration is bringing life back to a French seaport In partnership with the European Commission The restoration of La Glacière in Étel in Brittany is both a conservation project and an investment in green technologies 05/06/2023
Green News The Austrian winemakers switching grapes to account for climate change The effects of climate change are changing Austria's wine industry. Rising summer temperatures mean many wines are losing acidity and tasting less fresh. But some winemakers are hoping alternative grape varieties could save the day. 05/06/2023
Living These are all the items you shouldn’t put in your recycling bin A new global plastics treaty could help us slash pollution. Here's how you can do your part. 05/06/2023
Eco-Innovation Water recycling: Can desalination fix Barcelona’s water crisis? Barcelona is leaning on Europe’s largest desalination plant as drought squeezes water supplies. 05/06/2023
Eco-Innovation ‘The dark truths’ of the smartphone industry - and how we can fix them Want a smartphone that doesn’t cost the earth? Here's how Fairphone tackles e-waste, environmental damage and exploitation. 05/06/2023
World News Euroviews. The EU’s green transition will need a pro-growth tax policy to succeed Permanent full expensing is an efficient and neutral tax policy that will allow markets to allocate private investment effectively while moving the economy toward the EU’s climate goals, Sean Bray writes. 02/06/2023