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Radio Schuman

What is the election mood in Europe's capitals?

Radio Schuman is your new go-to podcast to spice up your weekday mornings with relevant news, insights, and behind-the-scenes stories from Brussels and beyond

Destinations

Drought leaves major questions about Barcelona's future in tourism

As Barcelona exits its almost four-year-long drought, the aftermath has left many tough questions about the realities of water management and mass tourism.

Europe News

Report finds 'alarming' levels of European groundwater contamination

Samples have revealed high levels of Trifluoroacetic acid in ten European countries' water supplies.

Smart Regions

Green Win, greener waterways

In partnership with the European Commission

Green Win, the system set up at the University of Liège, has made it possible to test the operation of large pumps, which can weigh up to one tonne, and pump 300 litres per second in waterways.

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Green News

Villagers in England told to boil water as parasite spreads

A water parasite has left at least 46 people sick in this English village.

Green News

At least 100 dead amid catastrophic flooding in southern Brazil

The southern state of Rio Grande do Sul has been virtually cut off from the rest of the country as flooding washed away roads and bridges and inundated airports.

France

Perrier destroys two million bottles of water after 'fecal' discovery

The French state has requested that Perrier stop using one of its wells "as a precaution".

Green News

Could a floating desalination plant fight drought in Barcelona?

Local authorities say it is a more economical and environmentally sustainable solution than shipping in water.

Climate

Tourists targeted by water restrictions in drought-hit Barcelona

Water restrictions have been proposed for tourists in Catalonia - but swimming pools are being spared.

Green News

‘Frankly disgusting’: What’s behind Britain’s sewage pollution crisis?

Campaigners say a car crash of different disasters has left the UK with some of the worst bathing water quality in Europe.

Green News

US places first ever limits on forever chemicals in drinking water

Campaigners have celebrated the limit on toxic PFAS, saying ‘We couldn’t ask for a better standard’.

Business

Thames Water in danger of sinking as investors refuse to pay up

Thames Water could potentially be nationalised, as the company sinks deeper into debt and investors describe it as "uninvestable".

Space

Mars had more water for longer than previously thought, study suggests

The Curiosity rover has been exploring Mars' Gale Crater for more than a decade, analysing the minerals on its surface.

Destinations

Spain, Portugal, Italy: Where are Europe’s best beaches?

Spain was the ultimate summer holiday destination with 28 per cent of Europe’s best beaches.

Sci-Tech

Euroviews. Are we doing enough for women of colour in science?

Building spaces for African women in science requires resources. As well as funding, we need buy-in from their male peers to help construct safe spaces for them to flourish, Pauline Gerrard writes.

Green News

UN marks World Water Day as droughts plague the globe

World Water Day, held on 22 March every year since 1993, is an annual United Nations Observance focusing on the importance of freshwater - yet many parts of the world, including Catalonia, Spain, are observing their worst droughts in decades.

Living

Our cottage-on-wheels was made with sustainable living in mind

Dreaming of van life? Here’s a road map to doing it with minimal impact while getting close to nature.

Climate

‘White gold’: Lithium is key to EVs but at what cost to locals?

Native groups in South America sit on $1 trillion of lithium but at what cost to their water, culture and livelihoods?

Green News

Barcelona sends out letters to residents who are breaking water rules

The letters will warn people they could face fines if they are found filling private swimming pools, watering gardens and washing cars.

Green News

Half of Denmark's water supplies contaminated with toxins – new report

An investigation commissioned by several Danish regional councils says the situation is critical and threatens the country's transition to a green economy.