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Earth News

‘Double dishwashing’ wastes over 2,400 Olympic pools of water a year

Three in five of the 12 million UK households with a dishwasher admit to pre-rinsing their dishes before loading the dishwasher.

World News

Haze from Canadian wildfires eases as firefighters from abroad arrive

The Canadian government has warned there could be more wildfires this year as the haze that had spread over much of eastern Canada and the US eased.

Ocean Calls

Ocean Calls podcast: How should the sea sound?

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode, we listen to experts discussing underwater noise in all its forms. We hear what a happy coral reef sounds like, how Russia's war in Ukraine is hurting dolphins’ ears, and why slowing down ships could drastically change underwater acoustics.

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Watch: Hundreds join human chain to save Yamuna river

The Yamuna is one of India's holiest but also most polluted rivers, with mounts of white foam resembling snow.

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World News

Paris plastic summit paves way for global pollution treaty

A week-long UN-sponsored summit in Paris has unanimously agreed to aim for a first draft of a global plastic pollution treaty by November, with hopes for a final deal before the end of 2024.

Nature

Cleaning up the oceans: Is it too little, too late?

Plastic now forms a sixth continent off the Pacific Ocean, that is three times the size of France. One organisation has made it its mission to clean up this mess.

Ecotech

Pigs may fly, but there are warnings over pig fat powered planes

Nearly 9,000 dead pigs would be needed for a flight from Paris to New York, the campaign group estimated.

Ocean Calls

Podcast: What's the future of Europe's young fishers?

In partnership with The European Commission

As European fisheries struggle to recruit a new workforce, the sector has concerns for the future.

Ocean Calls

Ocean Calls podcast: Are underwater cables safe?

In partnership with The European Commission

The media loves telling stories about how one country could steal data from their adversary or cut their web connection altogether by attacking undersea cables. But how true are these claims?

Climate

Why does King Charles III have to give up his climate activism?

After 50 years of environmental activism, Charles III is having to take on political neutrality as King.

World News

Euroviews. Will ecocide be television’s next prophetic prediction come true?

Pressure is slowly mounting on governments to support the recognition of ecocide at the International Criminal Court, and nations worldwide are beginning to take unilateral action against it, Jojo Mehta writes.

Earth News

Nigeria’s Spider-Man scales up his fight against litter

Jonathan Olanlokun says people didn't take his fight against waste seriously until he started wearing the costume.

The Star Ingredient

Lesotho: This Chef is saving Basotho cuisine from disappearing

Seen as food for the poor, traditional Basotho dishes aren't as popular in Lesotho as their Italian or American counterparts. As a result, the country's food culture is rapidly disappearing. How does this affect the African country?

Design

International Design Day: Interior trends to look out for this year

Coming hot off the heels of Milan Design Week, it's International Design Day. Euronews Culture takes a look at the hottest trends in interiors to come from the Salone.

Europe News

Conservative and socialist MEPs trade accusations over Doñana park

S&D Leader Iratxe García said EPP Chair Manfred Weber was "making a fool of himself" after Weber attacked the European Commission's partiality.

Ocean Calls

Ocean Calls podcast: Are marine heatwaves changing the Med forever?

In partnership with The European Commission

From May to August last year, nearly the entire surface of the Mediterranean was hit by marine heatwaves. Why are the heatwaves happening, what's the impact on corals and fish, and can we do anything about it?

Hungary

15,000 Budapest cyclists parade in support of a greener city

Cyclists in the Hungarian capital rally in support of a greener city with more bike-friendly urban spaces

Nature

How disease-carrying mosquitoes are spreading through Europe

Scientists are investigating the threat of mosquitoes in Scotland, after France sounded the alarm over the Asian tiger species.

Japan

G7 vows to speed up clean energy transition

Ministers say they will hasten the shift toward cleaner, renewable energy, but set no timetable for phasing out coal-fired power plants as they wrapped up two days of talks in Japan.

Culture news

These are TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2023

TIME Magazine has announced their Top 100 Most Influential People of 2023, including Jennifer Coolidge, Doja Cat, Michael B. Jordan and Salman Rushdie.