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Climate

Heatwaves during pregnancy could be making babies smaller

Exposure to extreme temperatures could be impacting babies’ birth weights, a new study has found.

11 January 2024

Ecotech

Power your devices using indoor light with these high-tech cells

Can solar cells work indoors? This tech turns any light into power eliminating need for batteries.

10 January 2024

Travel News

These European countries now have the world’s most powerful passports

Four European countries now share the top spot with Singapore.

10 January 2024

Climate

Cows and horses trapped by rising river rescued from extreme cold

Farmers and authorities have teamed up to rescue nearly 200 cows and horses stuck on a Serbian river island.

10 January 2024

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Earth News

Selling dog meat will soon be illegal in South Korea

Some dog farmers plan to challenge the upcoming ban on production and sales of dog meat.

Earth News

How much plastic do you swallow when you drink bottled water?

Researchers cut their bottled water use after shocking discovery of a quarter of a million tiny plastic pieces per litre.

Destinations

Snow outlook: Where to go skiing in Europe this month

Heavy snow has returned to Europe’s ski resorts - here’s where to hit the slopes.

Earth News

COP29 host Azerbaijan appoints former oil exec as president

Concerns are multiplying over COP29 host and petrostate Azerbaijan.

Climate

Europe's floods fuelled by high sea temperatures and rising sea levels

El Nino, sea level rise and outdated defences have exposed European communities to devastating flooding.

Earth News

Spanish cities forced to expand bike lanes and low-emissions zones

Cities in Spain have been told to use or lose funds for bike lanes and low-emissions zones after right-wing backsliding.

Earth News

Germany’s emissions fall to 70-year low as it moves away from coal

Germany’s emissions fell by 11% in 2023 compared with 2022. Here’s why it’s not all good news.

Climate

What are the climate stripes and why was 2023 ‘off the scale’?

‘I think I need a new colour’: Climate stripes creator reacts to 2023's record-smashing temperatures.

Destinations

Which European country will be most popular in 2024, according to AI?

From Bordeaux vineyards to the Norfolk Broads, AI predicts Europe’s most popular regions for 2024.

Earth News

France mandates separating food waste for the environment

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

Nature

Humans have wiped out 1 in 9 bird species, study reveals

Deforestation, invasive species and climate change have contributed to the disappearance of over 1,400 bird species.

Travel News

Japan earthquake: Is it safe to travel?

A passenger plane has crashed in flames in Tokyo after colliding with an aircraft taking aid to the earthquake-hit west coast.

Nature

Which endangered species get the most money for conservation?

Hawaii plants, butterflies and desert fish are among the most underfunded species.

Earth News

Always wanted to own chickens? This charity makes it possible

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

Earth News

Inside the repair cafe making the world a ‘happier place’

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

Earth News

Heat pumps, solar canals and El Niño: 2023’s most popular stories

These are Euronews Green's top 10 most-read stories of the year.

31 December 2023

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