Ruth Wright

Nature

Is the new Banksy mural a comment on the climate crisis?

The new work appears to paint leaves onto a bare tree.

18 March 2024

Ecotech

Solar batteries are crucial in avoiding blackouts during heatwaves

Batteries come into their own when air conditioner usage cranks up during heatwaves.

15 March 2024

Earth News

Good news: Germany is on track to reach 2030 emissions target

Germany is leading the way in Europe on the road to a greener future.

15 March 2024

Climate

‘White gold’: Lithium is key to EVs but at what cost to locals?

Native groups in South America sit on $1 trillion of lithium but at what cost to their water, culture and livelihoods?

14 March 2024

Climate

Bad news for smokers: El Niño is coming for tobacco

Farmers are predicted to lose 20% of their income leaving many to rely on food aid.

13 March 2024

Travel News

Frankfurt and Hamburg: No departures from major airports due to strike

How to find out if your flight or train is cancelled and how to rebook or get a refund.

5 March 2024

Nature

Volcano erupts on birthplace of last known 'fantastic giant tortoise'

Fernanda, a lone female, was discovered on Fernandina in 2019 and is now fated to become an endling.

4 March 2024

Travel News

Malaysia may renew hunt for lost flight MH370

An American company has offered to look for the plane on a 'no find, no fee' basis.

4 March 2024

Residences

Swap Bali’s overcrowded hotspots for pure luxury in the south

A private butler, numerology readings and exquisite food await.

2 March 2024

Moments

Gran Canaria has had a face lift: Where to go for luxury and good food

With year-round sunshine, Gran Canaria is hard to beat for a European break.

14 February 2024

Travel News

"Lots of people" wanted to go on this €700 skiing trip to North Korea

One holidaymaker said, “I really want to go there because it's probably the most closed place where you have the opportunity to do this.”

9 February 2024

Earth News

Category-6 level hurricanes are already here, experts say

Scientists say category-6 is needed to account for the strength of climate change-induced hurricanes.

6 February 2024

Travel News

Germany's public transport severely disrupted by strike

Employees have downed tools over working conditions.

2 February 2024

Travel News

Foodies will love Tokyo's new and improved fish market

You can now eat and relax at the foodie destination.

1 February 2024

Travel News

Nationwide train strike kicks off in Germany

From Berlin to Munich, here's how Germany's rail strike will affect passengers this week.

24 January 2024

Earth News

Renewables growth in 2023 broke records

IEA reports 50% growth last year.

11 January 2024

Earth News

Millions of plastic pellets from Spanish spill could be eaten by fish

“The contamination of the oceans and ecosystems with plastics is one of the biggest problems faced by humanity,” Spain’s minister for the environment, Teresa Ribera, said.

9 January 2024

Earth News

German farmers' protest brings Berlin to a standstill

The protest caps off a week-long demonstration against a plan to cut farmers' fuel subsidies.

8 January 2024

Earth News

Top climate takeaways from the UN's outlook for 2024

The United Nations releases an annual economic report and the climate crisis features heavily in this year's edition.

6 January 2024

Travel News

Major French tourist attraction evacuated after bomb threat

The incident happened at 10.30am this morning.

20 December 2023