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Europe News

UK trial told Sycamore Gap tree felling was a 'mindless' act

The tree, revered for its symmetrical perch between two hills along ancient Hadrian’s Wall, was cut down in the early hours of 28 September 2023, damaging the stone wall as it crashed to the ground.

29/04/2025

Scenes

Watch: Meet the Brazilian heroine saving the local coastal ecosystem

In partnership with Media City

Mayris Nascimento grew up surrounded by the lagoons of Alagoas. Devastated by the deforestation and polluted waters, she couldn't stand idle while her local ecosystem was in peril. Mayris decided to take the matter into her own hands and take action.

05/08/2024

Nature

‘It was a hard day’: Three Europeans reflect on losing a beloved tree

For some, there’s a deep emotional reaction to seeing drastic changes to their familiar natural environment.

21/07/2024

Eco-Innovation

How can we make European cities cooler during heatwaves?

As parts of Greece, Cyprus and Türkiye face searing heatwaves, here's how trees, water and green buildings can help.

13/06/2024

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

Green News

Two men charged with cutting down UK’s beloved Sycamore Gap tree

The National Trust has said it will take up to three years to see if new growth sprouts from the sycamore's stump.

01/05/2024

Tech News

Ecosia launches its ‘eco-friendly’ web browser

Ecosia, known for its tree-planting search engine, launched its ‘eco-friendly’ web browser on Earth Day.

23/04/2024

Nature

‘Environmental healing’: Syrians plant trees near oil-polluted rivers

More than a decade of conflict has cost Syria at least 25 per cent of its forest coverage, while drought rages on.

20/04/2024

Nature

Could reforestation actually be causing the earth to heat up?

Scientists have found that planting trees in inappropriate locations can do more harm than good to the climate.

27/03/2024

Nature

Is the new Banksy mural a comment on the climate crisis?

The new work appears to paint leaves onto a bare tree.

18/03/2024

Scenes

WATCH: Kenyan 10-year-old tackling climate change by planting trees

In partnership with Media City

At just ten years old, Karen Wanjiru Kimani has planted more than 30,000 trees and cleared tons of plastic pollution from her local environment.

18/03/2024

Nature

Tropical timber from the Congo Rainforest is keeping Amsterdam safe

As the world continues to rely on this tropical timber, what does sustainable forest management look like?

02/03/2024

Scenes

Meet the team crafting pencils out of recycled newspapers in Kenya

In partnership with Media City

“A pencil that changes the world, through that pencil we plant trees.”

25/12/2023

Green News

Hawaii’s ancient trees bring ‘hope’ following devastating wildfires

Efforts to revive Lahaina’s surviving trees have included trucking in water, applying compost extract and testing soil.

19/10/2023

Nature

Can homegrown carbon offsetting tackle dodgy ‘far-flung’ schemes?

This homegrown carbon offset scheme is inviting you to plant the trees yourself.

24/09/2023

Green News

Tax fossil fuels to fund climate action, African leaders say

The declaration says no country should ever have to choose between development aspirations and climate action.

07/09/2023

Nature

Trees act as natural air-conditioning in this Polish city

The Polish city of Rzeszów is creating more green spaces after a recent heatwave pushed temperatures up to 35C.

26/07/2023

Eco-Innovation

This new vertical forest will breathe out 41 tonnes of oxygen a year

Italian architect Stefano Boeri has received the European Lung Foundation (ELF) Award for improving urban air quality.

25/05/2023

Home

Could this 'tree house' design help cities cope with climate change?

The trees in this Australian development have been preserved to keep the homes cool and help local wildlife.

05/05/2023

Nature

India’s ‘Mangrove Man’ is saving his village from coastal flooding

Meet the Keralan single-handedly salvaging India’s sinking shores.

18/04/2023