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Activity is the ‘miracle pill’ that could save both people and planet

We spoke with Peter Walker about his new book The Miracle Pill & how increasing activity could help the environment too.

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The 6 most in-demand jobs for a greener future

How careers in sustainability could play a massive role in the COVID-19 economic recovery.

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UK announces £40bn of green investment from new ‘infrastructure bank’

Environmental campaigners are critical of whether this will be a “real commitment to green growth”.

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This 139-year-old house was wheeled through San Francisco

The Englander House moved six blocks in six hours with thousands watching the extraordinary process.

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Why are our cities sinking and what does this mean for the future?

Scientists are worried that cities are collapsing under their own weight.

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This tobacco factory is now Europe's biggest indoor vertical garden

Inspired by Jackson Pollock, this enormous vertical garden will feature in a new community centre in Santander.

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Why have high-rise balcony gardens become a hot trend in Dubai?

These stunning vertical gardens show how residents are taking a desire for green space into their own hands.

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From sheep in Paris to goats at Google: The best eco lawn mowers

Why use petrol-powered tools when there are such adorable and environmentally friendly alternatives?

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How to spot wildlife in the city: Tips from an urban naturalist

James Appleby's go-to guide on how to make the most of wildlife in British towns and cities.

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Greening the grey: London to turn 50% of its urban environment green

In 2019, London signed a pledge to become the first National Park City as part of a new drive to convince cities and their residents to be greener, healthier, and wilder. But how will it fulfill its ambitious target to turn 50% of its urban spaces green by 2050?

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‘My poems are not nice,’ Ella Duffy on the sinister side of nature

Award-winning young poet Ella Duffy talks about the brutality of nature and her new work on the UK's rarest flower.

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Growing up in green spaces boosts children’s IQs, claims study

New research finds there's a strong correlation between IQ and access to nature across all socio-economic groups.

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Greeks haunted by Mati fire tragedy, two years on

The fire, which started on the Penteli mountain, spread very quickly to the seaside towns of Mati and Kokkino Limanaki, east of Athens, killing 102 people.

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This rooftop garden in Paris could be the future of food production

The rooftop is a hub for growing fresh, local produce using sustainable farming methods.

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Can 130,000 trees stop Sydney from becoming an urban heat island?

The 'Greener Places' policy hopes to guarantee a green recovery for New South Wales after the coronavirus.

Ecotech

These are the top 5 eco-friendly cities for remote workers in Europe

Digital nomads are more and more common as the pandemic has taught many of us to work remotely. Where would you go?

Spain

Madrid challenges ongoing coronavirus lockdown in supreme court

It comes after Spain's lockdown was extended for a further two weeks until June 7.

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Chain reaction: commuters and cities embrace cycling in COVID-19 era

Worried about catching coronavirus? Want to get back in shape after weeks of lockdown? Many commuters in Europe are now hopping onto bikes, and city planners are making extra room for them.

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Green Guide: Freiburg, a German gem

A tour of one of the world's most forward-looking, innovative green cities.

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Paris plans ‘urban forests’ at city landmarks to combat climate change

The French capital launches a new eco project to increase green spaces across the city and address the problem of air pollution.