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Eco-Innovation

Concrete: The secret CO2 emitter behind coal, oil and gas

This new concrete formula could mitigate two billion tonnes of CO2.

Climate

Climate change is causing a water crisis and it's women who lose out

Imagine spending five hours a day collecting water. That's the reality for millions of women in the global south.

Climate

Water shortages threaten global stability

Global warming doesn’t affect all regions the same way. But the lack of water in some areas can have a global impact - leading to broader instability and new migration waves.

Nature

Scientists have figured out how Easter Islanders sourced fresh water

The mystery of how Easter Island residents were able to drink water straight from the sea.

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Eco-Innovation

This solar-powered skylight can turn seawater into drinking water

The design just needs sunshine and ocean water to produce clean drinking water for millions without access.

Climate

Hungarian activists bring camels to climate protest in Budapest

Hungarian environmentalists were seen bringing camels in the neighbourhood of the Hungarian parliament in Budapest on August 11, to protest against Hungary's lack of measures to conserve its water resources.

Home

Lack of resources sees Singapore turn sewage into clean drinking water

Forget about the "yuck effect". This could be the solution to water crises in many parts of the world, including Singapore.

Living

Bottled water is 3,500 times worse for the environment than tap water

It may not be shocking that bottled water is bad for the environment, but scientists have crunched the numbers to work out exactly how much worse it is.

Climate

The churches empowering communities to beat climate change in Zimbabwe

With drought threatening food security in the capital of Harare, one sustainability programme is encouraging citizens to harvest their own water.

Living

‘Cars are an addiction’: How Lisbon is turning green for good

Lisbon is building on its '2020 European Green Capital' win to become a fully sustainable city.

Green News

At 1.6 billion years old, this is the oldest water in the world

What could the discovery of the oldest water in the world tell us about life on other planets?

Germany

Locals in battle over Tesla's Berlin 'Gigafactory'

Environmentalists are deeply concerned about the new facility's water consumption and its impact on wetlands, an important source of biodiversity in the region.

Climate

Why universal access to water is crucial for both people and planet

As we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, water management is key to preserving global food systems.

Experiences

What is a sunken city and where are they?

A few European countries are home to sunken towns and cities and they all have fascinating histories. Here’s our guide to finding and enjoying them.

Green News

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.

World

Tunisia's startups target saving water & bees to counter global warming's effects

Global warming is having a sizeable impact on agriculture in some North African countries.

Green News

This invention could provide a billion people with clean water by 2027

QuenchSea have developed a device to help solve clean water scarcity.

Green News

Is selling tap water the solution to parched Poland’s drought problem?

In parched Poland, one city has turned to selling its tap water to try and tackle persistent water issues.

Green News

Data centres use billions of litres of water to cool down computers

Our addiction to the internet could be putting local water supplies at risk.

Green News

Should you pay to refill your water bottle?

Ape2O is charging people to refill water bottles in London, where people are used to free water fountains.