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The world’s first hydrogen-powered passenger ferry is free to ride for 6 months
15.07.2024
The world’s first hydrogen-powered passenger ferry is free to ride for 6 months
The world’s first hydrogen-powered commercial passenger ferry will start operating on San Francisco Bay as part of plans to phase…
Türkiye proposes new bill to control street dogs as UK issues travel warning of ‘aggressive’ packs
15.07.2024
Türkiye proposes new bill to control street dogs as UK issues travel warning of ‘aggressive’ packs
A controversial new bill in Türkiye is pitting animal rights groups against those calling for measures to make the streets…
Italy, Germany, France: The EU countries way off track from meeting 2030 emissions targets
15.07.2024
Italy, Germany, France: The EU countries way off track from meeting 2030 emissions targets
12 EU countries are set to miss their national climate targets under the Effort Sharing Regulation (ESR), according to a…
Hungarian presidency seeks to reignite debate on GMO deregulation
14.07.2024
Hungarian presidency seeks to reignite debate on GMO deregulation
Hungary has questioned a proposal to treat a new generation of genetically modified crops as equivalent to strains produced through…
France’s CNews fined for broadcasting climate scepticism unchallenged
14.07.2024
France’s CNews fined for broadcasting climate scepticism unchallenged
A popular French rolling news channel has been fined for broadcasting climate scepticism unchallenged. CNews, controlled by billionaire business magnate…
Hungary claims progress on air pollution and water at EU summit marred by diplomatic row
14.07.2024
Hungary claims progress on air pollution and water at EU summit marred by diplomatic row
A two-day informal summit on environment drew to a close today, with host Hungary hailing progress on water resilience and…
Rice is a silent source of methane emissions: Meet the startup helping farmers tackle the problem
14.07.2024
Rice is a silent source of methane emissions: Meet the startup helping farmers tackle the problem
Rice feeds nearly half the world’s population, but the way we grow it has left a surprisingly high methane footprint. …
Here’s how Europe’s Indigenous peoples are using food diplomacy to save the Arctic
14.07.2024
Here’s how Europe’s Indigenous peoples are using food diplomacy to save the Arctic
The glazed seal fat topping a miniature reindeer blood pancake enhances its coppery flavour. Combined with the smoked whale bites…
Calima, Scirocco, Simoom: UN vows to tackle deadly Sahara sand storms with decade of action
14.07.2024
Calima, Scirocco, Simoom: UN vows to tackle deadly Sahara sand storms with decade of action
Sand and dust storms are well known as extreme weather events. They threaten health and economies from central Africa to…
Wildfires, extreme heat and low rainfall: Greek islands hit with water crisis
14.07.2024
Wildfires, extreme heat and low rainfall: Greek islands hit with water crisis
Just weeks after Greece was hit with its earliest ever heatwave in June, parts of the country are facing a…