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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…
Escaped wild cat with cocaine in its system rescued from owner in Ohio
10.03.2023
Escaped wild cat with cocaine in its system rescued from owner in Ohio
An escaped wild cat has been found with cocaine in its system in Ohio, USA. The African serval cat was…
‘It’s very hard for me to breathe lately’: Thick smog covers Bangkok and hospitalises thousands
10.03.2023
‘It’s very hard for me to breathe lately’: Thick smog covers Bangkok and hospitalises thousands
Nearly 200,000 people in Thailand have been admitted to hospital because of air pollution this week, officials have said. The…
Just 0.001% of earth’s population enjoy safe levels of air pollution, study shows
09.03.2023
Just 0.001% of earth’s population enjoy safe levels of air pollution, study shows
Practically nowhere on earth is safe from toxic air pollution, a new study has revealed. According to Australian research, just…
Fast fashion retailer Zalando claims its returns are ‘climate neutral’. Is it true?
09.03.2023
Fast fashion retailer Zalando claims its returns are ‘climate neutral’. Is it true?
Europe’s largest online fashion retailer Zalando promises a sustainable approach to returns. But the company is deceiving customers, a new…
Climate change: Europe emerges from second warmest winter on record
09.03.2023
Climate change: Europe emerges from second warmest winter on record
Europe just endured its second warmest winter on record, scientists have revealed. Between December and February, the average temperature was…
People in Paris are being asked to vote on whether electric scooters should be banned
08.03.2023
People in Paris are being asked to vote on whether electric scooters should be banned
On 2 April, Paris will decide whether the capital city’s 15,000 for-hire electric scooters will survive. The city hall has…