Earth News

New tech could prevent biodiversity crisis using DNA analysis

The solution uses traces of genetic material in water samples to map species.

18 June 2021

World News

Researchers want to fight mass extinction by analysing DNA

Mapping biodiversity using DNA collected from rivers and wetlands around the world hopes to monitor the different species from bacteria to blue whales.

17 June 2021

Albania

Campaigners continue to fight to keep Europe's last wild river truly wild

The Vjosa is Europe's last wild river. It's home to over 1000 species and full of unique natural diversity. A project to build hydropower dams in this largely untouched river has got locals and campaigners fighting for it to become a protected zone.

31 May 2021

Destinations

How to make the most of Serbia’s great outdoors

In partnership with Serbia

From the limestone cliffs of the Uvac Canyon to the thickly forested Tara National Park, Serbia has a wealth of outdoor spots that are waiting to be explored.

26 May 2021

Nature

Meet the wild swimmers fighting a war against waste in British waters

Lakes of litter, waves of waste and rivers of rubbish are being cleared by these brave British swimmers.

26 April 2021

Nature

Is hydropower really the solution to Europe’s clean energy problem?

New hydropower dams have become a source of concern for some environmentalists.

15 April 2021

Nature

Are Bangladesh’s floating gardens the future of farming?

Vegetables could be safer in the hands of this ancient water-based planting method.

12 April 2021

Destinations

Where is the best drinking water in Europe?

Europe is home to a wealth of fresh water rivers, lakes, waterfalls and glaciers which provide some of the best drinking experiences in the world. We shortlist our favourites.

22 March 2021

France

Two teenagers probed for murder after girl, 14, drowned near Paris

Two French teenagers are being investigated for murder after a 14-year-old schoolgirl was found drowned in the River Seine near Paris.

11 March 2021

Earth News

Meet the volunteers removing toxic trash from Stockholm's waters

Everything from lead batteries to scooters has so far been removed from these fragile ecosystems.

11 March 2021

World

Why has deepening the Danube River become a political dispute?

Crossing ten countries and connecting Central and Eastern Europe, the River Danube is one of Europe's most important waterways. But plans for making it deeper to allow fully-laden cargo ships to pass year-round, have become a political and environmental dispute in Hungary.

17 February 2021

World

Nearly 600 tonnes of rubbish and debris removed from Bulgarian river

A giant mass of rubbish that clogged a dam has finally been cleaned up in Bulgaria. Nearly 600 tonnes of garbage and debris were removed from the Iskar river near the capital Sofia.

26 January 2021

Moments

The best nature experiences along Europe’s iconic waterways

From the Danube to the Douro, here are the most interesting sights along Europe's river network.

2 January 2021

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Rome daredevils throw themselves into River Tiber to welcome new year

It's a New Year's Day tradition in the Italian capital.

1 January 2021

Germany

Germany: Lack of rainfall leaves shipping high and dry on the Rhine

The European Commission said on Monday the average autumn temperatures in Europe this year were the highest since records began.

7 December 2020

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Rare spinning ice disc spotted on China river

The rare phenomenon of a rotating ice disc has been spotted on a river in China.

6 December 2020

Earth News

What is ghost fishing and why is it killing dolphins?

It can lead to a slow, painful death for aquatic animals.

26 November 2020

Czech Republic

Can Czech Republic really cut energy emissions in line with Brussels?

Prime Minister Andrej Babis surprised many when he said his government will now support the European Union’s new planned target of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 55%. But is it realistic?

23 October 2020

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Aerial video shows scale of deadly central Vietnam floods

More than a hundred thousand homes have been submerged during the floods and nearly 46,000 people evacuated.

12 October 2020

Earth News

What is the Blue Heart of Europe and why does it need saving?

Hydropower projects in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and all over the Balkans are threatening an ecological gem.

26 September 2020