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The Road To Green

The ESPR Ecodesign regulation should reduce footprint of new products

In partnership with The European Commission

A new EU regulation aimed at making products more sustainable has just come into force. What is it exactly and what will it change?

Business

Euroviews. EU leaders must insist on sustainability to secure a better future

By improving European market integration, ensuring policy consistency, investing in infrastructure, and fostering cross-sectoral partnerships in supply chains, we can create a resilient and competitive economy, Gonzalo Sáenz de Miera and Fleming Voetmann write.

Culture news

Coldplay announces recycled plastic vinyls for new album 'Moon Music'

Eco-friendly vinyl practices are on the rise and British band Coldplay are about to release a “world first” that will reduce carbon emissions by 85% compared with traditional 140g vinyls.

Ocean Calls

Can huge levels of overfishing globally be reversed - and how?

In this episode of Ocean Calls, we're looking at what caused the now chronic problem of overfishing both globally and in Europe, and what is being done to improve the situation by both the EU and other organisations.

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Travel News

Will the European elections make or break the rail renaissance?

Skyscanner for trains and shorter journey times are just two of the improvements that are needed.

Art

Eco-conscious film and photography pioneers exhibit at Saatchi Gallery

A new exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery in London plays host to a collection of eco-conscious photographers and filmmakers, whose works aim to create communicative boundaries between art and the environment.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. What does the future hold for EU’s flagship sustainability law?

After almost five years of public consulting, negotiating and extensive corporate lobbying, EU ministers have given the final and ultimate sign-off to potentially one of the most game-changing global laws aimed at reorienting the purpose and drive of large businesses, Richard Gardiner writes.

Earth News

UK drivers could save €35 a week by giving up their cars in June

The campaign from Possible highlights practical ways that the British public can tackle climate change.

Moments

This new rail route links 3 sunny European countries in 2 hours

The route is perfect for a long weekend spanning three European countries.

Design

Sámi Museum Siida named European Museum of the Year

The awards honoured museums and leaders across categories including inclusion, sustainability and community participation.

Climate

Euroviews. Let's score a climate goal and slap sport with green legislation

Every competition, race, and medal must justify itself, beyond simply adding to the growing annals of sports history. If not, our failure to act would go down in history as humanity’s most calamitous own goal, Isabel Schatzschneider writes.

Nature

Euroviews. Europe has to set aside the pesticides row and turn toward solutions

The stakes are too high, the issues too intricate, and the world too dependent on us taking the right actions for us to work in silos, or isolation — or worse, for us to stand divided, Olivier de Matos writes.

Denmark

Danish stonemason's eco-friendly gravestones challenge tradition

A Danish stonemason is changing the way cemeteries and funerals contribute to CO2 emissions by designing an eco-friendly gravestone.

Business

A European country wins top slot in a best-to-do business poll

Countries from Europe, the Middle East and Africa were judged across nine categories, including fair and predictable tax, governance, availability of skilled workers, and public health and sustainability.

Culture news

Billie Eilish's new album: What is eco-friendly vinyl?

Billie Eilish has shared details of her new album ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’, as well as the eco-friendly vinyl practices she’ll be adopting for the release of her third LP. Can it represent a step forward in more environmentally conscious practices in the music industry?

Moments

Two of the world’s most luxurious train journeys are in Europe

Want to reduce your carbon footprint without sacrificing luxury? Try these fancy train journeys.

Earth News

Exclusive: Due diligence thresholds tripled in bid for last-ditch deal

Member states are running out of time to agree a sustainable supply chains law before June elections, but prospects have been thrown into doubt by a parallel fight on packaging waste.

Destinations

Europe dominates ranking of the world’s best sustainable beaches

From calm, family-friendly waters to top party destinations, travellers recommended these beaches for their sustainability efforts.

Europe News

Exclusive: Governments mull stripped-down sustainability law

A new draft circulated to Member States seeks to rescue landmark sustainability legislation as elections loom.

Food and Drink

The Oscars are like a box of chocolates for this Scottish chocolatier

The Oscars are like a box of chocolates for Scottish chocolatier Fiona McArthur, who was chosen to make film-themed chocolates for this year's Academy Awards.