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After 40 years, these French trains are coming back to life

Days are numbered for this French train cemetery.

Destinations

Which country makes the best wine in the world?

The Zuccardi Valle de Uco winery in Argentina has been selected as the best in the world for the third consecutive year.

Experiences

Watch hot air balloons fly tourists to new heights in Tuscany

Hot air balloons are taking tourists to new heights as Italy revitalises its beleaguered tourism industry.

Living

Bangkok’s taxi graveyard brought back to life with mini-gardens

A Thai taxi cooperative is turning its abandoned cabs into gardens in order to feed out-of-work drivers.

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Eco-Innovation

Are these AI robots going to replace farmers?

Farming with AI-powered robots could be the next big thing in sustainable food production and the idea already has Bill Gates' support.

Nature

Why does this tree need refugee status?

Indigenous activists delivered a tree to the Norwegian Embassy in Brazil on Tuesday, as it’s the first country in the world to ban deforestation.

Nature

Wildfires threaten some of the world's oldest living trees

The largest tree in the world, General Sherman in Sequoia National Park, California, was wrapped in an aluminium blanket to protect it from the flames.

Climate

La Palma eruption: Are volcanoes good or bad for climate change?

In the past, they may have acted as a 'safety valve' for Earth's climate.

Eco-Innovation

This modular vertical farm could sweep away 'urban food deserts'

Securing affordable and healthy food for low-income communities is increasingly challenging, but urban farming could be the solution.

Climate

Athens' Chief Heat Officer says we need less focus on global warming

As Eleni Myrivili takes up the post, she explans the unique problems that cities face in staying cool.

Eco-Innovation

This plant captures CO2 from the air to 'reverse' climate change

The Orca plant is expected to capture 4,000 tons of carbon dioxide per year.

Destinations

What do you do with a ski resort when there's no snow?

When climate change cut the ski season short and visitor numbers dwindled, this tiny Austrian town turned its attention to making the most of the summer.

Experiences

Beach huts are a British icon and they're selling for €10,000s

With domestic holidays the only option for many this summer, the classic British beach hut has made a comeback.

Experiences

Bridge diving in Bosnia: Brave enough to make the leap?

Cliff diving isn’t just a sport, it’s a tradition in the Bosnian city of Mostar.

Nature

'Magnificent' lion cub celebrates her 2-month birthday at French zoo

The zoo released a video showing the lioness playing in her enclosure.

Experiences

Meet Persephone, the robot tour guide who can speak 33 languages

Persephone, a robot who speaks 33 languages, is the latest addition to the tour guide team at the Alistrati Cave in Greece.

Eco-Innovation

Thanks to one amazing man, a Malawian village finally has electricity

Colrerd Nkosi took matters into his own hands by building a DIY hydroelectric turbine.

Green News

First Europe, now the States: Extreme weather hits the US

After a summer of wildfires and extreme heat in Europe, the USA is feeling the effects of climate change as hurricanes, wildfires and flooding leaves thousands without homes.

Nature

Why are hundreds of sheep forming the shape of a heart in a field?

An Australian farmer has made a piece of art by arranging his sheep in this novel formation.

Nature

London Zoo's animals step onto the scales for annual check-up

Animals tempted onto the weighing scales but there is a serious reason behind the annual event.