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Eco-Innovation

Sow your fields with ‘biochar’ for climate benefits, farmers told

The nature-based carbon sequestration technology is particularly successful at lowering nitrous oxide emissions.

24/05/2023

Climate

Is the EU the only place on Earth that has reduced its emissions?

French President Emmanuel Macron believes the 27 member bloc has already done more than other major economies to reduce emissions. Is it true?

17/05/2023

Green News

EU emissions fell by 4% at end of 2022 despite energy crisis

Emissions fell in 23 of the 27 EU member states in the last three months of 2022.

15/05/2023

Travel News

Emirates announces €180 million fund to decarbonise flying

The money will fund research and development projects aimed at reducing the use of fossil fuels in aviation.

11/05/2023

Living

See inside the arty new bike tunnel that's the longest in Europe

Bergen's pedestrian and bike tunnel is now open to the public.

03/05/2023

Green News

Here’s why Denmark is our Green country of the month

This Scandinavian country is leading the path to net zero.

30/04/2023

Green News

Dutch government to spend €28 billion on reaching 2030 climate goals

Climate minister Rob Jetten says the Netherlands has missed its climate goals for years - now its time for a 'great leap forward'.

27/04/2023

Europe News

EU airlines and airports set to be greener under new SAF rules

Under ReFuelEU Aviation, the sector will have to progressively blend more sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) with kerosene.

26/04/2023

Green News

Air pollution is killing 1,200 young people in Europe each year

Europe’s air pollution is improving but there's still a long way to go. Here’s which countries are worst affected.

24/04/2023

Green News

The last 8 years were the world's warmest on record, report warns

In the World Meteorological Organisation's latest State of the Global Climate report, they warn that records have been broken across multiple climate indicators.

21/04/2023

Climate

New ranking reveals the European companies leading on climate action

A Swedish telco company tops this list of 500 corporate climate leaders, having embraced renewables and virtual meetings.

20/04/2023

Europe News

European Parliament approves mega package of EU climate measures

Included in the bundle of legislation, is a

18/04/2023

Green News

Want to mark Earth Day without leaving your desk? Clean out your inbox

Short unnecessary emails contribute as much CO2 each year as 3,334 diesel cars.

08/04/2023

Nature

Carbon sink: Where is the world’s most important rainforest?

During the process of photosynthesis, trees naturally absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Rainforests act as important 'carbon sinks' stemming global heating.

31/03/2023

Green News

EU deal lays out ambitious renewables target - with some concessions

The EU Renewable Energy Directive agrees to double renewables by 2030. Here's what it says about nuclear, hydrogen and bioenergy.

30/03/2023

Climate

‘Wasteful luxury’: Private jet pollution more than doubles in Europe

As millions face fuel poverty, a Greenpeace study has found that number of private jet flights is soaring in Europe.

30/03/2023

Eco-Innovation

This eco-friendly, plant-based coating could replace your AC unit

Energy intensive air conditioning could soon be replaced with colourful, cooling coatings. Here's how they work.

28/03/2023

Green News

Why do single men have the biggest carbon footprints?

One of the reasons is that men spend more than women, according to researchers.

27/03/2023

Green News

Climate paper calls for fossil fuel giants to be charged with homicide

The paper, set to be published in the Harvard Environmental Law Review, says the case is "increasingly compelling".

24/03/2023

Living

Does free public transport make people drive less?

Three years on from Luxembourg's introduction of free public transport, residents see it as a ‘good form of freedom'.

22/03/2023