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Europe in Motion

Where are Europe's forests growing fastest?

Portugal's forests are growing faster than those of any other country, but this surge comes at a massive environmental cost. How is the country trying to reverse course?

Nature

High in Ecuador’s Andes, a rare hummingbird faces extinction

The species is at risk as high-altitude forests are cleared for grazing and agriculture.

Nature

Vanishing wildlife pushes Brazilian mosquitoes toward human blood

The strong preference for humans could lead to the transmission of more viral diseases and adverse health outcomes for people who live in the area.

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"Subzero forest": Ice forest created at mountain inn in Takayama

An inn in Takayama, Japan, creates a stunning ice forest each winter by spraying water onto trees and slopes, forming icicles and ice layers that draw visitors nationwide.

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Green News

Why time is running out for the EU and UK to plant more trees

The UK and EU both have ambitious targets for planting new trees to help meet climate targets. But how much progress has actually been made?

Moments

Why Sweden is offering free stays in a silent forest cabin

Visit Skåne launched its Stay Quiet campaign as a response to noise pollution.

Europe News

EU bets on nature-based products to increase domestic competitiveness

Nature-based products such as biofuels and bioplastics will be looked to as drivers of green growth under a recently announced bioeconomy strategy, but critics are wary of overexploitation.

Green News

World's carbon budget 'virtually exhausted' as fossil emissions surge

New research warns that keeping global warming under 1.5°C is 'no longer plausible'.

Green News

COP30: How Brazil promotes Indigenous participation at the conference

Brazil invested in a number of initiatives and programmes to strengthen the representation of Indigenous peoples. Around 3,000 Indigenous people are expected to attend the 12-day summit in Brazil’s Amazon city of Belém.

Climate

Countries pledge billions for rainforest protection fund at COP30

Brazil’s rainforest preservation fund details announced at COP30, draws worldwide support

Europe News

EU lawmakers cut down proposed forest health data collection law

Rejection by the centrist lawmakers axed further negotiations on the draft law proposed by the EU executive for member states to monitor and report on forest conditions.

Green News

World failing to meet 2030 zero-deforestation pledge

Global forest loss is 63 per cent off 2030 targets as finance and policy pledges fall behind.

Green News

COP30: Brazil seeks EU support for new forest protection fund

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Sonia Guajajara defended the new funding mechanism to be officially launched at COP30 in Brazil.

Green News

How cocoa production is driving ‘colossal’ deforestation in Liberia

Cocoa production is fueling illegal deforestation in Liberia, new investigation reveals.

Nature

Artificial nests offer hope for rare cockatoos in Hong Kong

As typhoons and tree trimming reduce natural nesting sites, researchers race to protect urban cockatoos.

Europe News

Sweden and Finland move to safeguard bioenergy production

Nordic PMs asked the European Commission to allow flexibilities under EU forest rules.