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Dutch farmer protests: Emissions regulations lead to rise of new political movement
13.03.2023
Dutch farmer protests: Emissions regulations lead to rise of new political movement
Farmers in the Netherlands have attracted global attention by blocking roads, dumping manure and protesting outside the houses of politicians.…
Family of big cats are now living a ‘tiger-worthy life’ after 15 years inside a train carriage
13.03.2023
Family of big cats are now living a ‘tiger-worthy life’ after 15 years inside a train carriage
A year ago four bengal tigers were rescued from a train carriage on a farm in Argentina. The two eldest…
Earth Hour 2023: When is it this year and why is it important?
13.03.2023
Earth Hour 2023: When is it this year and why is it important?
Switching off the lights in your house for an hour — a simple idea that will bring millions of people…
Daylight Savings Time: Does putting the clocks forward help reduce energy consumption?
12.03.2023
Daylight Savings Time: Does putting the clocks forward help reduce energy consumption?
Daylight Savings Time could become permanent in the US if one Senator gets his way. The Sunshine Protection Act passed…
Meet the psychologist who matchmakes philanthropists with cash-strapped activists
12.03.2023
Meet the psychologist who matchmakes philanthropists with cash-strapped activists
I meet Margaret Klein Salamon over Zoom. Her New York office is bright and minimalist, with a couple of pieces…
Energy crisis: Solar panel sales double in the UK as homeowners look to cut soaring bills
11.03.2023
Energy crisis: Solar panel sales double in the UK as homeowners look to cut soaring bills
In a town north of London, the weather’s been cloudy over the winter months. But it didn’t stop this homeowner…
EU agrees to push for worldwide phaseout of fossil fuels at COP28
10.03.2023
EU agrees to push for worldwide phaseout of fossil fuels at COP28
European Union countries have agreed to push for the global phaseout of fossil fuels at COP28. It is part of…
Indonesia unveils construction site of new capital city. Will it be a ‘massive ecological disaster’?
10.03.2023
Indonesia unveils construction site of new capital city. Will it be a ‘massive ecological disaster’?
Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, is sinking. Known for its high pollution, this city on the island of Java is…
‘We are still suffering’: Families struggle to find food 6 months from devastating Pakistan floods
10.03.2023
‘We are still suffering’: Families struggle to find food 6 months from devastating Pakistan floods
Six months after widespread flooding submerged a third of Pakistan, people are still struggling to survive. Inflation has sent the…
‘Personality-wise she’s amazing’: How it feels to own Britain’s ugliest dog
10.03.2023
‘Personality-wise she’s amazing’: How it feels to own Britain’s ugliest dog
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but the judges of Britain’s Ugliest Dog competition knew at one glance…