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EU's fight against plastic waste: What does it all mean?

The European Commission plans to reduce plastic waste with a new strategy that seeks to make every piece of plastic reusable or recyclable.

16/01/2018

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Cars in Europe: diesel's not dead yet

Diesel has begun its decline in France, but it's not yet said its last word in Europe.

10/01/2018

China

China introduces new emissions tax

China is getting serious about fighting environmental pollution. As of January first, the Asian superpower has introduced a new tax aimed at reducing emissions.

02/01/2018

Albania

Albania’s Garbage Problem Affects its Neighbors—and EU Aspirations

Litter brought to shore from Albania’s rivers washed up hundreds of miles north in the port of Dubrovnik, Croatia—and environmental activists aren't surprised.

29/12/2017

Economy

New car sales in Britain drop off

Latest figures show new car sales in the UK heading for first yearly drop since 2011

05/12/2017

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UN seeks to tackle ‘ocean Armageddon’ of plastic pollution

The world’s top environmental decision-making body is targeting ‘global menace’ of pollution at a summit in Nairobi.

05/12/2017

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Images show extent of global air pollution

01/12/2017

Poland

Poland among Europe's worst for smog

Poland's cities make up 33 of the 50 most polluted cities in Europe, prompting some officials to hurry along anti-smog laws to help reduce pollution in the country.

30/11/2017

World News

Harmless radioactive cloud floating over Europe 'came from Russia'

France's nuclear security institute confirmed the detection of ruthenium-106 in Europe but said it had no impact on human health

10/11/2017

World

Germany's renewable revolution: Can clean energy stand alone in a coal dependent nation?

This year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference is held in Bonn in Germany, and you can expect some research papers and workshops to focus on one village in…

03/11/2017

World News

Ozone hole shrinks to smallest since 1988

Scientists say man's efforts and favourable conditions have helped restore ozone levels.

03/11/2017

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Saving the birds ensnared on 'plastic island'

Wildlife conservationists are tackling the plastic pollution strangling one of the world's largest gannet colonies.

20/10/2017

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Can we solve the mysteries of Earth's atmosphere?

Is the ozone layer replenishing itself, how can we track pollution from industry, and is it possible to measure Earth's winds from orbit? We look into the mysteries of our atmosphere in Space.

19/10/2017

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Recycling hair extensions in Nairobi, Kenya

16/09/2017

Greece

Greek oil spill spreads: fears grow for marine life

14/09/2017

United Kingdom

"BIN it, don't BLOCK it!" - Monster 'fatberg' is found in London sewer

One of the biggest 'fatbergs' ever seen in Britain has been found blocking a Victorian-era, east London sewer.

12/09/2017

United Kingdom

World famous Stonehenge to be freed from traffic

12/09/2017

United Kingdom

Mysterious haze cloaks Sussex coast

A mysterious gas cloud saw over 100 people seek medical treatment in south east England.

28/08/2017

India

Something in the water - and it's turning dogs blue

Industrial pollution in India's Kasabi river has started to turn local dogs blue.

18/08/2017

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Bengaluru lakes belch out foam

17/08/2017