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Climate Now

Fears grow over potential collapse of Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier

In partnership with Copernicus

What's the impact of melting ice on rising sea levels? In this episode of Climate Now, Euronews takes a closer look at what's happening in the north and south poles.

16/11/2020

Green News

Coral reef taller than the Empire State Building found in Australia

Scientists are both “surprised and elated” by the discovery in the Great Barrier Reef.

28/10/2020

Living

Activist creates giant tampon applicator to highlight plastic waste

It is made of applicators found in rivers, on beaches and in ecosystems around the UK.

01/10/2020

Ocean

One million species at risk of extinction by end of this century

In partnership with the European Commission

Saving nature: what's Europe's strategy? Euronews explains.

30/09/2020

Ocean

Technology innovations helping to cut emissions within shipping sector

In partnership with the European Commission

In this episode of Ocean, Euronews explores how Europe is turning to technology to help clean up the shipping industry.

29/09/2020

Green News

Half a million sharks could be killed for Covid-19 vaccine, says NGO

“Sourcing an ingredient from a wild animal is not a long-term solution."

29/09/2020

Green News

18-year-old launches climate strike from Arctic ice cap

"We're past the point of a wake-up call, we're past the point of ignorance," says climate youth activist Mya-Rose Craig.

25/09/2020

Climate Now

Devastating impact of marine heatwaves on ecosystems

In partnership with Copernicus

What are marine heatwaves? And how are they impacting on the previous havens of biodiversity that are corals in areas such as the Medes Islands? Climate Now investigates the serious consequences of the phenomenon for ecosystems in the Mediterranean.

14/09/2020

Green News

This 100% solar powered ocean pod is reimagining tourism

The designer was inspired by the underwater hideout of a Bond villain.

26/07/2020

Green News

The UK’s first ‘ocean curriculum’ launches in primary schools

The Ocean Conservation Trust has partnered with five primary school to create an innovative approach to education.

15/07/2020

Eco-Innovation

This sailor is racing around the world to gather data on microplastics

As Fabrice Amedeo races through uncharted waters, he’ll also be collecting essential environmental information.

05/07/2020

Ocean

Seaweed farming: a sustainable opportunity for Europe

In partnership with the European Commission

Ocean explores Europe's growing seaweed sector meeting the farmers trying to put the industry on a more sustainable footing.

09/06/2020

Ocean

Will seaweed save the world?

In partnership with the European Commission

Ocean takes a closer look at the health and sustainable properties of seaweed.

09/06/2020

Green News

World Oceans Day: Is pandemic protection worth the plastic pollution?

50% of ocean pollution is already caused by single-use plastics.

08/06/2020

France

Fines for littering rise in France as masks and gloves found on seabed

Environmentalists sounded the alarm over a new type of marine pollution, courtesy of the coronavirus pandemic.

08/06/2020

Green News

Massive sponge created to soak up oil spills in the ocean

This revolutionary new sponge could save marine life from the damaging effects of marine pollution.

02/06/2020

Green News

Why are the waves in California glowing blue?

The natural phenomenon is drawing visitors who are swimming and surfing in the luminous waves.

14/05/2020

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Failing to collaborate over fisheries will sink any hope of a deal at the EU-UK negotiations ǀ View

Fisheries remain one of the main bones of contention during the EU-UK negotiations, putting the entire post-Brexit compromise at risk. Game theory suggests two styles of negotiation: collaboration or blame-game, but which approach will prevail?

13/05/2020

Green News

Dolphins call each other by unique ‘names’, say scientists tuning in

Unique whistling sounds are being attributed to bottlenose dolphins in Australia in an effort to boost conservation.

01/05/2020

Ocean

What’s killing our underwater ecosystems?

In partnership with the European Commission

One million land and marine species may become extinct, many within decades. What could Europe do to preserve and restore its marine biodiversity?

31/03/2020