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2025年4月2日星期三

Clothing rental companies are a sustainable answer to fast fashion, so why do they rarely work?

• 上午5:01

The high costs of laundry and warehousing are among the challenges facing startups.

2025年3月18日星期二

Is grass-fed beef better for the planet? New study finds its not so simple

• 上午8:41

Even in the most optimistic scenarios, new research has found grass-fed beef is no less carbon intensive than industrial alternatives.

2025年2月2日星期日

The average European uses 20kg toilet paper a year. What are the green alternatives?

• 上午9:04

Going to the toilet is universal but how often do we take the time to reflect on the environmental impact of our bathroom habits?

2025年1月11日星期六

People are paid to return coffee cups in this Danish city - does it work?

• 上午10:05

More than 700,000 cups were returned here last year. Could deposit machines be coming to more of Europe’s streets?

2025年1月6日星期一

Tile whipping: The national competition helping to make the Netherlands ‘climate-proof’

• 上午6:04

The practice is easing pressure on drainage systems, one of the Netherlands’ growing climate-induced challenges.

2024年12月24日星期二

New year, new reads: Here are my favourite climate-related books from 2024

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Looking for an inspiring climate read? Here are five books I mulled over in 2024.

2024年12月22日星期日

Is silence golden? What a change expert says about family climate conversations at Christmas time

• 上午9:02

Do you engage with climate deniers that come your way this Christmas? And if so, what’s the best way to do it?

2024年12月19日星期四

‘The Spotify of heat pumps’: The Swedish company offering sustainable heating with no upfront costs

• 上午6:04

Buying and installing a heat pump comes to an eye-watering €11,500 – but this company aims to change that.

2024年12月17日星期二

Thousands of puppies are abandoned just after Christmas: Ethical alternatives for pet lovers

• 下午3:29

Puppies are a terrible Christmas gift idea - but pooches are the most pampered family member, new research reveals.

2024年12月16日星期一

Want to try out climate fiction? Take your pick from the finalists of the first-ever fiction prize

• 下午3:58

The first-ever Climate Fiction prize has announced its longlist of books - and they’re all written by women.

2024年12月1日星期日

What the European Green Capital award for 2026 could mean for the Portuguese city of Guimarães

• 上午8:05

The jury said that Guimarães demonstrated a vision that brings together citizens, academia and the private sector.

2024年11月21日星期四

Bank pledges €500m for nature-based solutions. Can greening your money help fight climate change?

• 下午3:00

A sustainable pension or better banking may be a more effective way of cutting your carbon footprint than not flying.

2024年11月9日星期六

25 years counting ‘carbon footprints’: Experts assess the term beloved by oil firms

• 上午10:04

A quarter century since we learned about ‘carbon footprints’, researchers say it’s time to change the conversation.

2024年11月1日星期五

World Vegan Day: Which diet does the most to cut your carbon footprint?

• 上午10:02

Keto, paleo, vegan: Our diets have a wide variety of climate impacts, with one almost four times more polluting than veganism.

2024年10月29日星期二

High levels of mercury found in tinned tuna posing a 'colossal risk to public health' in Europe

• 下午4:13

French NGOs are raising the alarm about mercury concentration in canned tuna after an investigation found the metal in all samples taken.

2024年10月20日星期日

Behind the scenes of giant pumpkin growing with the 2024 European champion

• 上午9:04

They’re a symbol of autumn - but you’ve probably never seen pumpkins quite like those at the European Pumpkin Championship.

2024年10月18日星期五

Vienna is the world's most liveable city. Is its public transport network the key to its success?

• 上午8:30

The Austrian capital was voted "most liveable city in the world" by The Economist in part because of its public transport.

2024年10月17日星期四

Taking more than 2 flights a year? €50 frequent flyer tax could raise much-needed €64bn for climate

• 下午2:03

A levy would keep flights cheap for occasional flyers while making multiple flights in a year much more expensive.

2024年10月1日星期二

Germany’s beer industry produces costly waste: This startup is turning it into building materials

• 下午2:04

HopfON was inspired by how banana fibres in Colombia are used to make sustainable building materials.

2024年9月28日星期六

Are cars a thing of the past? This is how people in Europe prefer getting around, city by city

• 上午11:17

We look closer at the most used transportation modes across 83 European cities where various factors contribute to the differences between the cities.

2024年9月27日星期五

Inside the London restaurant that cooks with ingredients grown 60km away on an eco-friendly farm

• 下午3:06

The approach of UK restaurants reflects a broader trend, with many Europeans now going for locally sourced food.

2024年9月23日星期一

England and Wales’ heat-leaking homes unleashing same amount of CO2 as Denmark emits annually

• 下午3:04

Under current plans, it will take 90 years for the insulation in all of the energy inefficient homes to be upgraded.

2024年9月22日星期日

Where can I buy sustainable swimsuits and bikinis? Here are 8 of the best brands for women

• 下午6:55

We explore Europe's most innovative swimwear brands creating eco-friendly swimwear.

2024年9月18日星期三

This capital's locals are happiest with their public transport. How does the rest of Europe compare?

• 下午2:42

Dissatisfaction with public transport in capital cities was more keenly felt in southern Europe and parts of the Balkans. How does your city compare?

2024年9月3日星期二

‘Drowning in fashion’: How much water could you save by buying second-hand jeans and T-shirts?

• 下午2:05

Globally, the fashion industry uses enough water to fill 37 million Olympic-sized swimming pools a year.

2024年8月30日星期五

Tips on flight-free travel across Europe from a woman who won a race from London to Istanbul

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Here’s what Eleanor’s trip of a lifetime taught her about public transport voyages across Europe.

2024年8月6日星期二

Solar panel subsidies tripled UK installations. What help is available for homeowners?

• 下午2:04

Solar panel installations tripled in the UK thanks to incentives, analysis shows.

2024年8月5日星期一

Rare orchids and bees are thriving on London’s green rooftops as city eyes up cooling solutions

• 下午1:58

Green roofs bring great biodiversity benefits, but have one key drawback as a cooling solution according to a new study.

2024年7月29日星期一

Belgium, France, Austria: The European countries where employers must pay for public transport

• 上午4:07

With the climate crisis gaining pace and the benefits of sustainable forms of transport clear, some European countries are making employers pick up employees’ public transport bills.

2024年7月28日星期日

'Harness the power of nightmares’: How facing up to the climate reality could help us fight it

• 上午9:00

Unsure what you can do about the climate crisis? Community action is key, says the Climate Majority Project.

2024年7月27日星期六

Italy, Germany, Portugal: Which European countries consume the most bottled water?

• 上午7:07

Almost half of all non-alcoholic beverages consumed in the EU are estimated to be packaged water of some form.

2024年7月18日星期四

Travel by public transport and get free tickets with Copenhagen’s new green initiative for tourists

• 下午2:56

Tourists who travel by public transport or bike will be rewarded with perks such as free coffee and museum admissions.

2024年7月16日星期二

UK doctors advised to cut down on prescriptions and blood tests to tackle climate change

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Doctors are uniquely trusted to discuss public health threats like climate change.

2024年7月1日星期一

These are the top 5 sources of microplastics in your home: Here's how to avoid them

• 上午5:00

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

2024年6月26日星期三

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

• 上午5:00

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

2024年6月18日星期二

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

• 下午2:30

Cooling machines are part of a vicious heating cycle.

2024年6月16日星期日

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

• 上午5:00

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

2024年6月14日星期五

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

• 下午3:00

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

2024年5月31日星期五

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

• 下午2:00

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

2024年5月27日星期一

Member states green light new rules to slash methane emissions

• 下午3:40

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

2024年5月26日星期日

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

• 上午6:00

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

2024年5月22日星期三

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

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

2024年5月5日星期日

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

• 上午6:00

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

2024年5月4日星期六

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

• 上午5:00

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?

2024年5月1日星期三

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

• 上午6:00

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

2024年4月19日星期五

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

• 下午4:00

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

2024年4月11日星期四

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

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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

• 下午3:35

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

2024年4月3日星期三

Transatlantic partners eye 'green marketplace' at summit

• 上午10:23

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.

2024年4月1日星期一

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

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

2024年3月26日星期二

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

• 下午5:00

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

2024年3月21日星期四

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

• 上午6:30

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

2024年3月20日星期三

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

• 下午5:00

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

2024年3月18日星期一

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

• 下午3:40

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

2024年3月17日星期日

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

• 上午7:00

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

2024年3月14日星期四

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

• 上午6:00

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

2024年3月12日星期二

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

• 上午11:49

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

2020年4月2日星期四

Company traps CO2 emissions to make alcohol for hand sanitiser

• 下午3:08

A carbon-negative vodka brand has switched up production to help provide essential supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020年3月7日星期六

Review | Vegan Italian pulls off the most amazing dairy-free cheeses

• 下午4:24

There has been much debate about whether carbonara has cream as well as egg. But what if it had neither?

2019年11月22日星期五

REVIEW | What are the best vegan chicken-style nuggets?

• 上午11:05

We review all the latest launches along with established brands.