Climate Now COP27: What's next? Climate Now debate The world's leaders convened at Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt to decide on the next set of global strategies on tackling climate change. This year felt like a turning point in the fight against climate disaster. Our panel will discuss whether it was a success or a failure.
Ocean Catch less, earn more: the reinvention of Mediterranean fishing Small-scale fishers in Croatia and Greece are finding new ways to face up to environmental and economic challenges.
Partner content How is Rodrigues becoming more sustainable? Located approximately 370 miles off the northeast coast of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, Rodrigues Island boasts to be the most authentic of the Mascarene Island. The population derives a living mainly from fishing, local crafts, agriculture, livestock farming and tourism. 02/12/2022
focus Betting on renewables: can Kazakhstan become carbon neutral by 2060? In recent years Kazakhstan has brought the share of renewable energy in total electricity production to 4 percent. Kazakhstan has now established around 130 renewable energy facilities, and the country's potential for green energy generation is huge. 02/12/2022
Europe News Europe's largest energy storage facility begins operations in Belgium The 40 lithium-ion mega-batteries ensure stable energy distribution from the public grid when wind or solar power inputs fluctuate. 02/12/2022
Eco-Innovation It may look rude but this 'skybrator' is producing clean energy NIMBYism is one of biggest threats to the transition to renewable energy. So silent, small designs could make a big difference to installation rates. 02/12/2022
Partner content Embrapa provides support for more sustainability in Brazilian agriculture Rich in natural resources and renowned for technology and innovation, Brazil is not only self-sufficient in food production, but is one of the world’s leading exporters of soy, cassava, meat, poultry, maize, coffee and oranges. 02/12/2022
euronews WITNESS The EU’s first ‘ecocide’ trial: toxic chemicals found in French homes Carcinogen chemical trichloroethylene was detected in Grézieu-La-Varenne in 2019. The discovery came after a resident found a viscous, foul-smelling liquid in her backyard. A search discovered that traces of the chemical were 800 times the legally acceptable limit. 01/12/2022
Partner content Brazil invites investment in infrastructure & renewable energy With around 4,350 kilometres between its furthest points, Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world, flanked by 7,200 kilometres of Atlantic coastline and the borders of no less than ten South American countries. 01/12/2022
Partner content Pandora talks about lab-grown diamonds, recycled gold and making customers happy How does a company become resilient, digital-first and sustainable? 01/12/2022
Europe News Reuse and recycle: EU proposes revised rules to limit packaging waste "By 2040 most coffees-to-go will come in a reusable cup, or a cup we bring ourselves," said European Commission executive VP Frans Timmermans. 30/11/2022
Living This reusable McDonald’s packaging could be the future in Europe The fast food giant is reportedly testing new options to comply with new legislation around packaging. 30/11/2022
Spain Europe’s first local energy community is saving residents money Citizens from the village of El Realengo in the Spanish province of Alicante aren’t afraid to turn on the lights thanks to the local areas energy community. It’s installed solar panels on derelict land, which now satisfies 50% of the village’s energy needs. 30/11/2022
Italy Four people still missing on Italian island after deadly landslide Rescuers struggle to find the people still missing after the landslide in the southern Italian island of Ischia. They can't use excavation tools are have to rely on shovels to dig through the mud and debris 29/11/2022
world news Sarajevo ranked the world's most polluted city Authorities instructed residents to wear masks outdoors, use air purifiers in homes and close windows. 29/11/2022
Partner content OCP Group adapts its activities and accelerates its actions to combat climate change As the world faces the joint demands of a growing population and an environmental crisis, Morocco’s OCP Group, the world leader in phosphate mining and fertiliser production, has redoubled its efforts to increase fertiliser production while reducing its carbon footprint. 28/11/2022
Green News What the 'landmark' plastic pollution treaty could mean for the planet Plastic pollution is a planetary crisis on par with climate change and biodiversity loss. The world's first plastic pollution treaty could help fight that. 28/11/2022
Climate Meet the K-pop stans taking on the climate crisis K-pop fans from around the world are teaming up to tackle the climate crisis because after all there’s ‘No K-pop on a dead planet’. 28/11/2022
world news Dresden plans to go carbon neutral by 2030 The capital of the German state of Saxony is trying to lead the way in sustainable city living. As part of the EU-sponsored MatchUp project, Dresden has been selected as one of the three ‘lighthouse’ cities, aiming to integrate mobility, ICT and energy in a sustainable way. 27/11/2022
Living Vapes are a 'new threat' to the planet, experts warn Research by Material Focus found that around 1.3 million single-use e-cigarettes are thrown away in the UK every week. 26/11/2022
world news Hungry sheep return Pompeii to ancient and traditional technology A flock of 150 sheep have been mobilised to maintain the greenery surrounding the ruins of the ancient city of Pompeii as part of a sustainable agricultural initiative for the archaeological site. 25/11/2022
Panama Delegates extend protection to 54 shark species from global trade Studies say the number of threatened shark species has more than doubled in the last decade. 25/11/2022
