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Slovakia plans to be coal-free by 2024, 6 years earlier than originally planned
28.03.2024
Slovakia plans to be coal-free by 2024, 6 years earlier than originally planned
Slovakia stopped production at its last coal-fired power plant this week. Its electricity will now come almost entirely from nuclear…
Planting trees in the wrong places could be contributing to global warming, study reveals
27.03.2024
Planting trees in the wrong places could be contributing to global warming, study reveals
Tree-planting is often hailed as a way to fight climate change. But a new study reveals that it might actually…
Scientists find evidence of microplastic contamination in ‘pristine’ archaeological remains
27.03.2024
Scientists find evidence of microplastic contamination in ‘pristine’ archaeological remains
Scientists in the UK have found evidence that microplastics are contaminating archaeological soil samples. The discovery has the potential to…
Too far or not far enough? These are Europe’s most and least popular climate policies
27.03.2024
Too far or not far enough? These are Europe’s most and least popular climate policies
Climate change is set to be one of the topics that dominate European election campaigns this summer. But when voters…
To protect caged animals, we are suing the European Commission
27.03.2024
To protect caged animals, we are suing the European Commission
Despite a clear commitment from the European Commission in 2021 to deliver proposals to ban caged animal farming by the…
Interview: Why is a high seas treaty crucial for marine biodiversity?
26.03.2024
Interview: Why is a high seas treaty crucial for marine biodiversity?
Celebrated as a ‘historic achievement’ and ‘a win for the ocean’, the High Seas Treaty has been ratified by Palau,…
High Seas Treaty paves the way for ocean protection
26.03.2024
High Seas Treaty paves the way for ocean protection
National boundaries at sea are invisible, but it can be a matter of life or death for marine animals swimming…
Live in a big city? Bright lights at night could increase your risk of stroke
26.03.2024
Live in a big city? Bright lights at night could increase your risk of stroke
Too much exposure to bright outdoor lights at night may increase a person’s stroke risk, new research suggests. The study…
What brings together Ukraine and Vanuatu? Sadly, it’s ecocide
26.03.2024
What brings together Ukraine and Vanuatu? Sadly, it’s ecocide
In many ways, Vanuatu and Ukraine couldn’t be more different. Vanuatu is an island nation in the South Pacific Ocean,…
Building new wind and solar projects is getting harder but this German village could have the answer
26.03.2024
Building new wind and solar projects is getting harder but this German village could have the answer
The wind gusting across north German farm country brings much to the village of Sprakebuell: fog and rain from the…