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Economy

UK inflation jumps to highest in over a year on rising energy bills

Inflation in the UK rose to its highest level in over a year in April, driven by a wave of higher household bills, including energy and water, according to official figures released on Wednesday.

Silk Road Adventures

How Bukhara's ancient water systems inspire today’s climate solutions

In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan

In this episode of Silk Road Adventures, we explore how Bukhara’s ancient water systems still shape life today, as a city in the desert adapts to the challenges of climate change.

Changemakers of Uzbekistan

Uzbek students win global award for groundbreaking rainwater project

In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan

In this episode of Changemakers of Uzbekistan, we meet two students from Tashkent’s Presidential School whose award-winning project collects and filters rainwater for communities with limited water access.

Eco-Innovation

Scientists might have found a way to generate electricity from rain

Researchers have used rain-like droplets moving through a tube to generate enough energy to light up 12 LEDs.

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Climate

Glaciers in Sweden and Norway are melting faster

In 2024, the warmest year on record in Europe according to the EU's Copernicus system, Swedish and Norwegian glaciers melted by an average of 1.8 metres.

Experiences

I visited a legendary spa resort in Italy where Romans once bathed

The five-star resort and nearby natural hot springs in Saturnia have become one of Italy’s most iconic wellness destinations.

Green News

Trump lifts rule restricting water use to end 'war on showers'

The standards were intended to make dishwashers, showerheads, refrigerators, laundry machines and toilets use less energy and water.

Green News

Meet the teen duo that won this year’s Earth Prize Europe

The European winners hope they can scale up their invention to tackle water pollution at its source.

Europe News

Who should pay for urban wastewater treatment?

The pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries have gone to the EU's court to challenge a directive that requires them to finance at least 80% of urban wastewater treatment.

Travel News

Cyprus to fund desalination plants for hotels amid water shortages

The government will provide €3 million of funding over the next two years to help hotels build their own desalination plants.

Green News

Pig-rearing pollution is making life ‘unfeasible’ in this Spanish town

Residents are too afraid to drink water from their local wells or open their windows for fear of the stench of nearby livestock operations.

The Road To Green

No rain, no gain? Countries join forces to tackle water scarcity

In partnership with The European Commission

With half of the world's population already facing water scarcity, countries are joining forces to tackle the global crisis. We visited Jordan and Cyprus, two countries facing water challenges, where various solutions are being implemented.

The Road To Green

The EU backs Jordan's major plans to tackle water scarcity

In partnership with The European Commission

The Road to Green takes you to Jordan, where the European Union, the European Investment Bank and development agencies are playing a crucial role in supporting one of the most water-deprived countries in the world towards water resilience.

Green News

Global sea levels rose faster than expected last year, NASA says

Since the satellite recording of ocean height began in 1993, the rate of annual sea level rise has more than doubled.

Green News

These are the European cities most vulnerable to flooding and drought

Researchers have found that 90 per cent of all climate disasters are driven by too much or too little water.

Climate

Scientists say Europe is safe from collapse of vital Atlantic, for now

Researchers say the results of new computer simulations should be "reassuring" but are no greenlight for complacency.

Climate

Climate change threatens to cover this ancient African city with sand

Chinguetti, Mauritania is home to some of West Africa’s oldest Quranic texts and manuscripts. It could soon be swallowed by the sand.

Green News

Los Angeles residents sue city over lack of water to fight wildfires

Even before the wildfires are extinguished, LA residents look to blame a lack of water on the devastation.

Health news

Drinking water contains microplastics smaller than EU detection limit

Scientists say that most microplastics found in drinking water are very fine and thus more likely to pass from the human intestine into the blood and organs.

EuroVerify

Fact-checking Trump’s claims about the California wildfires

The US president-elect has levelled a string of allegations against California governor Gavin Newsom, who has slammed Trump in turn for "politicising human tragedy."