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Europeans are buying frozen food to reduce waste, survey shows

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How more trees in cities could have saved 400,000 lives in Europe

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8 Earth Day reads for people wanting to make a positive impact

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These climate-conscious booksellers are turning words into action

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How eco-friendly clothing rentals can become more successful

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

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Grass-fed beef may not be better for the planet, new study finds

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

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Is it time for Europe to ditch toilet paper and embrace the bumgun?

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

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How did this European city get people to return their coffee cups?

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

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Tile whipping: The eco-friendly sport taking over the Netherlands

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

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Pain, growth and hope: 5 climate books for your 2025 list

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

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How to handle difficult climate conversations this Christmas

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

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How to care for your pets during firework season, according to experts

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

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Spotify, Netflix…Heat pumps? How to get eco-heating on subscription

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

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Best climate fiction reads 2024: Meet the finalists of a new UK prize

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

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Which European countries have the best - and worst - air quality?

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

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This Portuguese city will be the European Green Capital in 2026

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

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Which capitals have Europe's best and worst-rated public transport?

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

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Why 'greening' your money could be essential to fight climate change

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

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Is it time we retire the carbon footprint concept?

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

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What is the climate impact of the 6 most popular diets?

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

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High mercury levels in tuna present 'risk to public health' in Europe

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

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World's most liveable city: Is transport secret to Vienna's success?

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

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The art of growing giant pumpkins with the 2024 European champion

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

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Frequent flyer tax would punish the rich to tune of €64bn per year

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

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Waste from German hops farms turned into building materials

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

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The end of cars? This is how Europeans prefer to get around cities

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

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How restaurants are helping to fix the broken food system

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

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Energy-leaking homes some of ‘biggest culprits’ of UK climate change

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

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How buying second hand clothes saves thousands of bottles of water

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

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What I learnt from a public transport-only race across Europe

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

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How will the UK’s ‘rooftop revolution’ boost solar power?

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

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Green vs white roofs: Which are most effective at keeping cities cool?

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

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Where in Europe do employers pay for public transport?

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.

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Why you should prepare for climate disasters with your neighbours

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

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Why is bottled water popular in Italy and is tap water safe to drink?

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

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Turn green actions into currency with Copenhagen’s new tourist scheme

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

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Cut unnecessary prescriptions to go greener, UK doctors told

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

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Worried about microplastics? Avoid these 5 household items

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

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Why Patagonia is inviting fashion into climate action

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

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Air conditioning use has more than doubled in Europe since 1990

Cooling machines are part of a vicious heating cycle.

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Parisians are ditching their cars thanks to these 5 city-wide changes

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

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‘Disgust wins out’ over green laundry habits, study finds

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

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Which European countries are leading the way on clothes recycling?

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

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How did the Netherlands become a cycling utopia?

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

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UK drivers could save €35 a week by giving up their cars in June

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

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Rewilding doesn’t need to exclude humans, captivating new book argues

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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How does EU climate policy actually impact your life?

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?

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How to boost butterfly numbers in your garden this spring

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

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