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The Road To Green

Invasive alien species: Can Europe win the battle?

In partnership with The European Commission

Have you ever been stung by a tiger mosquito, or worse, an Asian hornet? It is estimated that around 14,000 alien species are present in Europe, introduced either accidentally or deliberately. Approximately one in ten is considered invasive.

The Road To Green

Is it too late to stop Asian hornets in Europe? 8 questions answered

In partnership with The European Commission

Asian hornets are invading more European countries, spreading fear among beekeepers as they wipe out honeybee populations. How can we fight back?

Earth News

Not a single pesticide blocked in 22 years to save insects

Governments are still using guidelines ghost-written by the chemical industry despite their devastating effect on ecosystems.

Scenes

Watch: The bee angels safeguarding millions of bees in Mexico

In partnership with Media City

The sound of buzzing bees is not everyone's idea of tranquillity, but it is a precious sound for those dedicated to protecting them.

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Health news

Sciences map the inner workings of a fruit fly's brain

The 3D model containing 140,000 neurons and over 50 million connections is a first step towards mapping larger brains.

Food and Drink

Insects, the superfood with an image problem gets a makeover

London welcomes its first fully bug-based restaurant and Euronews Culture was in the queue to sample its intriguing menu based on the humble cricket.

Travel News

Oropouche virus: What travellers need to know about how it spreads

19 cases have been reported in Europe so far and the travellers had all been to the same two countries.

Nature

Ants can save their nestmates with considered amputations - here’s how

Brown Florida carpenter ants were discovered to have surgery skills previously considered exclusive to humans.

Climate

European disease experts issue warning about climate-driven mosquitoes

Dengue cases almost doubled in the EU last year, as climate change creates more favourable conditions for vectors.

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WATCH: Italian museum recreates Tanzanian butterfly forest

The Italian Museum of Sciences in Trento (MUSE) raises awareness of biodiversity by recreating a Tanzanian butterfly forest inspired by the Udzungwa Mountains National Park, a vital hotspot for global biodiversity conservation.

Earth News

Swarms of flies in Spain could be due to climate change

Climate conditions and farming practices may be creating the perfect breeding ground for the insects to multiply.

Earth News

How to boost butterfly numbers in your garden this spring

Lawns provide little sustenance for insects. Here's how to improve the wildlife in your garden.

Nature

Bugs squashed on cars reveal a ‘staggering’ drop in insect numbers

New research has discovered that the number of bugs across the United Kingdom has lessened by a concerning amount over the last two decades.

Nature

Cicadas are so noisy in the US that residents are calling the police

Police have received complaints of a loud ‘siren’ sound as billions of cicadas emerge in a rare double convergence.

Nature

What’s behind Spain’s ‘mutant’ cockroach infestations?

Rising temperatures across Spain are thought to be responsible for growing numbers of insecticide-resistant Germanic cockroaches.

Earth News

Organic farms increase pesticide use in nearby fields, study suggests

Are organic farms ‘pest hot spots’? Study investigates rise in pesticide use in neighbouring fields.

Austria

Drones aid reforestation in Austria's Tyrol forest

In Austria's Alps, drones are being used in a pilot project to protect areas of the forest vulnerable to deforestation.

Nature

Are insects drawn to light? They're just confused, new research shows

Artificial lights are scrambling insects' navigational systems, new reserach shows.

Nature

Which endangered species get the most money for conservation?

Hawaii plants, butterflies and desert fish are among the most underfunded species.

Health news

What to know about the bleeding virus detected in French ticks

Authorities said that Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) was detected for the first time in southern France this month. Here's what we know.