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These everyday household items could be leaching microplastics into your diet.

‘Built for years, not for seasons’: Why Patagonia believes going out of fashion is good for business

Wednesday, june 26, 2024

While many clothing companies chase trends and aim for sky-high sales, Patagonia - which has made Earth its sole shareholder - swims against the tide.

‘The time of the whole car city is over’: How is Paris encouraging walking and cycling?

Sunday, june 16, 2024

From big picnics to car-free days and new cycle lanes, Paris is speeding ahead with sustainable transport initiatives.

Disgust is driving us to overwash our clothes at the expense of the environment, study finds

Friday, june 14, 2024

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The research suggests that campaigns to reduce the environmental impact of washing clothes should focus on the psychological drivers behind people’s habits.

Europeans throw away 7 million tonnes of clothes a year: Czechia is making recycling compulsory

Friday, may 31, 2024

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EU countries generated an estimated 6.95 million tonnes of textile waste in 2020 or around 16kg annually per person.

Member states green light new rules to slash methane emissions

Monday, may 27, 2024

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The potent greenhouse gas will be regulated for the first time in the EU with implications overseas.

Most Dutch people cycle every week. How did the low country make it a national pastime?

Sunday, may 26, 2024

With some five billion bicycle trips made a year, the Dutch work hard to keep the wheels of pedal progress turning.

UK drivers could save over €150 and win prizes for giving up their cars next month - here’s how

Wednesday, may 22, 2024

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The campaign from Possible highlights practical ways that the British public can tackle climate change.

Are humans a ‘keystone species’? This captivating new book rethinks our role in rewilding

Sunday, may 5, 2024

Sophie Yeo talks to us about her new book Nature’s Ghosts and the lessons for conservationists buried in landscapes of the past.

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‘Personal freedom’ vs ‘greater good’: Low emission zones show EU’s impact on our everyday lives

Saturday, may 4, 2024

The European Green Deal and other buzzwords are talked about a lot in the Brussels bubble, but how do these things actually affect EU citizens in their everyday lives?

No Mow May: How to turn your garden into a haven for butterflies this spring

Wednesday, may 1, 2024

Lawns provide little sustenance for insects. Here's how to improve the wildlife in your garden.

Nature has become an official Spotify artist to raise money for conservation

Friday, april 19, 2024

Nature as an official artist will mean singers, songwriters and bands who use these sounds can choose to add it as a featured artist.

Climate change should be a compulsory subject in all Scottish schools, people’s panel says

Thursday, april 11, 2024

A public panel said that it would help young people gain a basic understanding of climate change, energy production, global issues and green job opportunities.

Lawmakers ditch life-cycle approach to transport emission tally

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MEPs, industry and clean transport campaign group at odds over the inclusion of a life-cycle methodology.

Transatlantic partners eye 'green marketplace' at summit

Wednesday, april 3, 2024

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The US and EU will meet in Leuven to enhance cooperation on a 'sustainable and resilient' marketplace and facilitate trade in goods and technologies supporting the green transition.

Do organic farms cause unintended harm? Study finds uptick in pesticide use in neighbouring fields

Monday, april 1, 2024

Are organic farms ‘pest hot spots’? Study investigates rise in pesticide use in neighbouring fields.

Live in a big city? Bright lights at night could increase your risk of stroke

Tuesday, march 26, 2024

Stroke risk increases with outdoor light pollution and 80% of people could be affected, a new study finds.

Scientists find people living in urban areas and cities are becoming less able to digest plants

Thursday, march 21, 2024

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A gut bacteria called Ruminococcus, which helps digest fibre, is "sparse" in samples from the microbiome of humans living in urbanised societies.

Only seven countries in the world breathe safe air. Three of them are in Europe

Wednesday, march 20, 2024

Scientists say that air pollution is a ‘global health catastrophe’.

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Buying a house? How to check if it’s at risk from sinking, flooding or dirty air from climate change

Monday, march 18, 2024

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Don’t make the biggest purchase of your life without checking these risks first.

From four walls to four wheels: How we live sustainably, from electricity use to food waste

Sunday, march 17, 2024

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

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Should you stop using detergent pods? Here’s how to reduce microplastic pollution in your laundry

Thursday, march 14, 2024

Your laundry could be leaking microplastics into your home. Here’s how to wash your clothes more sustainably.

‘Disgusting’: How Marseille residents are fighting for a cleaner city

Monday, march 11, 2024

Rome, Palermo and Marseille are the three dirtiest cities in Europe, according to a report from the European Commission.

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Parisians vote to triple parking fees for SUVs to curb pollution ahead of Olympic Games

Monday, february 5, 2024

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The vote is part of the French capital's crackdown on 'heavy, bulky, polluting individual cars'.

Pedal power: This climate change play in Lithuania is activated using exercise bikes

Sunday, february 4, 2024

The consciously designed bike can power your phone in 15 minutes - or put on an entire play, as audiences have seen in Lithuania.

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Taylor Swift isn’t the only private jet flier. Does celebrity carbon offsetting work?

Saturday, february 3, 2024

As a slew of A-listers are getting called out for their emissions, many are resorting to carbon offsetting. But is the practice effective in the fight against climate change?

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European Green Capital 2024: What does Valencia have planned for its year in the limelight?

Saturday, january 20, 2024

This Spanish city wants to be ‘the beacon’ of green policies in Europe this year.

France implements compulsory composting. Here’s how it will help slash emissions

Tuesday, january 2, 2024

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The new 'compost obligatoire' rules came into force on 1 January 2024. Here's what they entail.

Repair cafes: Instead of buying a new device this Christmas, take your current one to be fixed

Wednesday, december 20, 2023

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As many struggle with the cost of living, keeping your existing electricals working is an easy way to save money.

Friday, december 8, 2023

The smallest of the Canary Islands has achieved a record of only using wind and water power for 28 consecutive days.

Climate change and energy prices drive UK food shops up by £605 in last two years, study finds

Monday, november 27, 2023

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Extreme weather has driven UK food bills up by £351 since 2021, leaving some Brits unable to eat.

Luxury water: Inside the companies going to the ends of the Earth for their rich customers

Wednesday, november 22, 2023

'Fine water' is drawn from volcanic rock in Hawaii, from icebergs that have fallen from melting glaciers in Norway or from droplets of morning mist in Tasmania.

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‘I'm not going to give up on my principles’: Meet the Italian scientist fired for refusing to fly

Wednesday, october 25, 2023

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Italian climate researcher Dr Gianluca Grimalda estimates that the slow travel journey will save around 4.5 metric tonnes of carbon emissions.

‘More eyes on us’: Here’s what being European Green Capital 2023 has meant to Tallinn

Sunday, october 8, 2023

As its year in the limelight draws to a close, how has Tallinn improved citizens’ lives and inspired them to take greater care of nature?

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Off-grid living may look easy on Instagram but this family’s tragic ending tells a different story

Monday, october 2, 2023

It has been reported that the Colorado family had watched YouTube tutorials to prepare for living in the wildnerness.

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Cycling in Europe: Which countries and cities are the most and least bicycle-friendly?

Tuesday, september 19, 2023

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Cycling varies widely among European countries, with the Netherlands and the Nordics leading the way. The number of people who never cycle is surprisingly high.

Carbon-neutral: Are Apple's green pledges the real deal or just greenwashing?

Saturday, september 16, 2023

While Apple's actions are positive, they do not solve the problem of e-waste, experts say.

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New songs, stories and ‘warrior societies’: Inside the tribal camps rallying against climate change

Tuesday, august 29, 2023

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Native nations on the frontlines of climate change have created a ‘supporting web’ to share knowledge and access US funds.

Air conditioning is 'exacerbating the climate crisis' but how many Europeans use it?

Monday, august 28, 2023

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Cooling machines are part of a vicious heating cycle.

Egg-laying hens are killed after just 18 months. This charity gives them a brighter future

Sunday, august 27, 2023

Could your next pet be a chicken rescued from an egg farm?

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Grief, anger, hope: The complicated emotions driving activists to fight for the planet

Wednesday, august 23, 2023

Psychologists say the emotional motivations behind climate activism are not straightforward.

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Fake animal rescue videos are a money-making scam, say campaigners

Sunday, august 6, 2023

Rescue videos receive millions of views online but they are often staged and cause serious psychological and physical harm to the animals.

‘I love the idea of it’: Locals fix their broken items for free at this repair cafe

Friday, august 4, 2023

How much does it cost to run a repair cafe? Here’s how to cut waste while raising money for charity.

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‘We have to make sure the whole city is green’: How can we improve access to green spaces in Europe?

Living near green spaces has an array of health benefits, but access is unequal across Europe. How can we make the continent greener?

Europeans reluctantly turn to air conditioning as heatwaves bite

Wednesday, august 2, 2023

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As the summer breezes fade, sweltering Europeans are giving air conditioning a sceptical embrace.

Free food: Geneva’s community pantries use the sharing economy to prevent food waste

Tuesday, august 1, 2023

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In this European city, you can share your unused groceries in free-to-use community fridges.

What is the future of food? Six ways we can reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from what we eat

Saturday, july 29, 2023

Food accounts for one-third of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions. Here's how we can pave the way to a greener future.

International Plastic Overshoot Day: Which countries are best at recycling the polluting material?

Friday, july 28, 2023

Today marks International Plastic Overshoot Day, when the world officially exceeds the amount of plastic it can effectively manage in a year.

Is eco anxiety affecting you on World Mental Health Day? How to turn despair into action

Sunday, july 23, 2023

From flying less to greening your money, here are practical steps to play your part.

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Only one EU country thinks its government is doing enough on climate crisis, new survey finds

Friday, july 21, 2023

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Dogs in this French town will have their DNA tested to crack down on poo problem

Thursday, july 20, 2023

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Time for a siesta? German doctors call for midday work breaks as temperatures rise

Wednesday, july 19, 2023

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Germans should emulate southern Europeans' siesta as temperatures rise, a public health group has said.

In this farm in Portugal’s Alentejo trees get to retire and pigs go on maternity leave

Sunday, july 16, 2023

A regenerative grazing project adapts Portugal’s ancient agrosilvopastoral system of Montado to help boost soil health and support biodiversity

Can you change a polluting industry from the inside? Ex aviation, mining and gas employees speak out

Sunday, july 9, 2023

There could be 300 million green collar jobs by 2050. Meet the people leaving their carbon-intensive roles behind.

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What temperature is too hot to walk a dog? Here's how to keep your pets cool in a heatwave

Thursday, july 6, 2023

Cats and dogs don’t always know what’s best for them. Here’s some tips from the experts to keep your pets safe in extreme temperatures.

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‘Redesign the city for people’: These bike activists are fighting for space in car-choked Milan

Sunday, july 2, 2023

Through demonstrations and urban proposals, cycle activists are paving the way for a safer, less polluted and bike-friendly Milan.

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Europe is heading into yet another heatwave: Here are 13 unusual ways to stay cool

Saturday, july 1, 2023

There are dozens of ways to cope with Europe’s increasingly frequent heatwaves, without bringing air con into the picture.

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Fountain of youth: Living near a green space can reduce your biological age by 2.5 years

Thursday, june 29, 2023

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Could living near a park make you ‘younger’ than your actual age?

Are UPFs really that bad? Here’s what food experts say on the rise of ultra-processed foods

Saturday, june 24, 2023

Vegans eat more ultra-processed foods than any other diet. How bad is that really for health and the environment?

Italy, Belgium, Latvia: Which European countries are the best and worst at recycling?

Sunday, june 18, 2023

EU countries have significantly increased their recycling rates, but the speed of this progress is slowing down, experts warn.