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Half of the drinking water in this country is poisoned with arsenic

As more saltwater and freshwater mixes, arsenic leaching could cause health issues for several other countries too, researchers warn.

18 January 2024

Earth News

France cracks down on heavy and polluting vehicles with higher taxes

Paris will ask residents to vote in a referendum on increasing the cost of parking for SUV later this year.

17 January 2024

Earth News

Spanish plastic pellet spill galvanises EU efforts to limit microplastic pollution

A proposal to expand the scope of microplastic pollution rules to companies transporting pellets was welcomed by several EU lawmakers, but the European Commission raises concerns over competitiveness.

12 January 2024

Nature

Why is this river in Bosnia full of trash?

Activists want an end to Bosnia's seasonal trash problem, which deters tourists and poses health risks.

12 January 2024

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.

9 January 2024

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.

2 January 2024

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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

Earth News

Vegan or ‘demitarian’? This new diet could be better for the planet

Going ‘demitarian’ is even lower emissions than veganism - and easier to stick to

21 December 2023

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sarajevo tops world's most polluted cities list

Air quality in the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina is so bad some people are wearing masks.

21 December 2023

Earth News

COP28: Talks enter last day with no agreement in sight on fossil fuels

Hopes for finishing the critical summit on time are fading as countries are still far apart on key issues.

14 December 2023

Earth News

The EU is set to adopt weak rules against pollution from road traffic

Air pollution from cars is a silent killer in Europe. So why are emissions standards being weakened?

13 December 2023

Earth News

Millions of litres of oil may have leaked into the Gulf of Mexico

The affected pipeline has been shut down but authorities are still trying to determine the exact location of the oil leak.

22 November 2023

Earth News

Why are authorities warning against eating homegrown eggs in Paris?

Scientists say that hens foraging on polluted soil is the root cause of the problem.

21 November 2023

Earth News

Richest 10% of Europeans cause as much pollution as poorest 50%

A damning new report from Oxfam calls for a European wealth tax as the contribution of the EU’s richest to the climate crisis is laid bare.

20 November 2023

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Watch: Guatemalan river harbours 3% of the world's plastic waste

In Guatemala, most towns and villages have no rubbish collection system. Inhabitants throw their garbage directly into the river or into illegal dumps.

16 November 2023

Earth News

Dutch government scraps plans to cap flights at Schiphol next year

The Dutch government has shelved a plan intended to reduce noise pollution by capping flights at Schiphol Airport, one of Europe's busiest hubs.

15 November 2023

The Road To Green

The long road towards better air quality in the European Union

In partnership with The European Commission

In this report from Warsaw, Brussels and Copenhagen, we hear from the Europeans on the front line of the fight against air pollution.

14 November 2023

The Road To Green

Tackling air pollution means 'changing our systems', says expert

In partnership with The European Commission

Our modes of transport, our food and our energy must change drastically, according to an expert from the European Environment Agency, as Europe looks to tackle the scourge of air pollution.

14 November 2023

Earth News

EU ministers back ‘polluter pays’ principle on wastewater treatment

EU environmental ministers have agreed that pharmaceutical and cosmetics companies should pay to cover costs of removing micro-pollutants from wastewater as the EU Council agreed an opening negotiating stance over an update to the bloc's 1991 Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

18 October 2023

Travel News

Barcelona cracks down on cruise ships in its city centre

New rules will come into force this month, including cruise ship caps and dock closures.

13 October 2023