How straws became an enduring symbol of the global plastic pollution crisis
A viral turtle video sparked a global movement and inspired millions to join the fight against plastic waste.Read More
Goodbye Gouda and farewell French mustard: Signature foods on the brink of climate extinction
Dijon mustard was recently so damaged by climate change, French retailers limited customers to a single jar each.Read More
Sweden, Finland, the Netherlands: Which European countries have the greenest transport?
Renewable electricity is helping the EU achieve its goal, but campaigners caution against relying on biofuels.Read More
Air purifiers, masks and staying indoors: How to reduce your risk from air pollution
Nearly the entire world is exposed to air at some point that doesn’t meet the strict standards set by the World Health Organization.Read More
The sustainable flower industry is blossoming in the face of climate change
Climate change is a thorn in the side of the European cut flower industry, but sustainability uptake is growing.Read More
NGOs launch legal case against French government over bottom trawling protected areas
Two NGOs allege that bottom trawling is at odds with biodiversity conservation and France’s legal commitments to protecting marine ecosystems.Read More
‘Weak plans mean a bleak future’: Most countries miss deadline to submit new national climate plans
Just a handful of countries have submitted their NDCs on time, including the UK and Brazil.Read More
Billions of dollars of life-saving climate funds at risk of being stolen or misused, experts warn
‘Corrupt forces’ are blocking climate action around the world, according to the latest report from Transparency International.Read More
‘Science Moms’: The Super Bowl ad urging climate action for the next generation
The advert charts climate change through the life of a little girl, from birth to the day she heads off to college.Read More
‘I found peace’: Activist hopes 48 hours of non-stop tree-hugging will inspire others to love nature
A young Kenyan woman may have broken a world record for the longest tree-hugging marathon by 24 hours.Read More