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Travel News

France travel disruption likely this winter due to strikes

Strikes in France have been unusually quiet this year, but that’s all set to change in November and December.

13/11/2024

Green News

Why has a street in Madrid been covered in mango-scented tarmac?

Residents questioned why the city council didn’t just plant real fruit trees, given they also cool cities down in summer.

22/05/2024

Climate

Why is transport the ‘problem child’ of Europe’s climate efforts?

Aviation emissions have doubled in the last 30 years - faster than any other transport sector.

20/03/2024

Italy

At least 3 killed in car crashes in northern Italy due to thick fog

At least three people were killed and dozens injured in a string of crashes caused by thick fog and low visibility on Monday morning in northern Italy.

06/02/2024

Green News

Wales is our Green European Country of the Month

Though it may be small, Wales is one country making moves on climate action.

31/10/2023

Destinations

Halloween visitors urged to avoid famous Tokyo destination

Authorities are concerned that big crowds could lead to disaster.

05/10/2023

Green News

Which European countries have invested the most in railways since 1995

A new report reveals how European countries are cutting railways and building roads.

19/09/2023

Living

Milan’s cyclists want to ‘redesign’ the city for people

Through demonstrations and urban proposals, cycle activists are paving the way for a safer, less polluted and bike-friendly Milan.

02/07/2023

Green News

Crackdown on protests increased support, claims Last Generation

Despite increased violence and police raids, the protest group says hundreds of people showed up for street blockades in May and June.

06/06/2023

Green News

Berlin sees 10th day of protests as climate activists block roads

Activists from campaign group Letzte Generation have blocked key roads in the German capital causing long traffic jams for commuters.

28/04/2023

Living

Road rage: Traffic noise spikes blood pressure, new research finds

Feel your blood boil when you’re near a busy road? A new study explains why

23/03/2023

Green News

German mayors are negotiating with activists to stop more road blocks

Activists say that the Mayor of Hannover made a ‘brave’ decision to write a letter supporting their demands.

08/03/2023

Green News

Could a 'tyre tax' help cut car emissions in the UK?

Particles from tyres could be the next avenue for clean air campaigners to tackle pollution.

02/03/2023

Travel News

Fehmarnbelt: Inside the world’s longest road and rail tunnel

The Fehmarnbelt tunnel could slash travel times between Central Europe and Scandinavia.

01/02/2023

Green News

Car-free days cut a city's carbon footprint and residents support them

Should European cities have one car free day per week? 62 per cent of citizens in major hubs think so.

22/09/2022

Travel News

UK blames France as travellers face hours-long port delays

Brexit has left UK travellers facing strict border checks when travelling into the EU.

22/07/2022

Destinations

Road tripping across Argentina's Wild West

Travel through Argentina's mountains along Routa 40 to visit rainbow mountains and buildings made of cacti.

01/05/2021

Experiences

Here are 13 of the most dangerous roads in the world

Would you tackle some of the world's scariest drives?

06/03/2021

World

Heavy snowfall hits swathes of western Europe

Winter weather warnings across Northern Europe as snow and flooding cause havoc.

08/02/2021

Green News

Why is roadkill an environmental disaster?

But it might not be the animals most vulnerable to extinction who are at risk.

10/07/2020