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This Danish artist has hidden giant, recycled wooden trolls across the world — can you find all 100?
30.03.2023
This Danish artist has hidden giant, recycled wooden trolls across the world — can you find all 100?
Danish artist Thomas Dambo is known for using recycled wood to create large, ambitious sculptures. After constructing 99 wooden trolls…
Gravity batteries: Abandoned mines could store enough energy to power ‘the entire earth’
30.03.2023
Gravity batteries: Abandoned mines could store enough energy to power ‘the entire earth’
Repurposed underground mines could store enough energy to power “the entire earth” for a day, new research suggests. During good…
‘Make beans sexy’: Beans are good for you — and great for the planet. Here’s why you should eat more
29.03.2023
‘Make beans sexy’: Beans are good for you — and great for the planet. Here’s why you should eat more
Could beans save the world? The humble legume is already a staple at dinner tables around the globe. But a…
Sweden set a record for wind energy in February: Are other EU countries lagging behind?
29.03.2023
Sweden set a record for wind energy in February: Are other EU countries lagging behind?
More than a quarter of Sweden’s electricity has come from wind power for two consecutive months. The Scandinavian country generated…
Could this colourful plant-based film replace the need for air conditioning?
28.03.2023
Could this colourful plant-based film replace the need for air conditioning?
With summer heatwaves becoming more common, you might be weighing the benefits of installing air conditioning. But these energy-intensive, chemical-leaking…
Swiss pensioners vs the government: Top European human rights court to hear historic climate case
28.03.2023
Swiss pensioners vs the government: Top European human rights court to hear historic climate case
A group of Swiss women are taking their government to the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) court over climate…
Vienna protests: 143 protestors detained at demonstration against European Gas Conference
28.03.2023
Vienna protests: 143 protestors detained at demonstration against European Gas Conference
Police detained 143 people on Monday during a demonstration at meeting of oil and gas companies in Vienna. Environmental groups…
Make your EV battery last longer with these expert charging tips
28.03.2023
Make your EV battery last longer with these expert charging tips
Electric vehicles (EV) were in the headlines last month when it was revealed they are out-selling their diesel and petrol-powered…
A deep connection: the link between Ocean health and human health
28.03.2023
A deep connection: the link between Ocean health and human health
In the stunning Cap de Creus natural park in northeastern Catalonia, a group of hikers is participating in a unique…
Protecting our oceans is key to our health. But are we doing enough?
28.03.2023
Protecting our oceans is key to our health. But are we doing enough?
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are crucial in preserving the health of our oceans. But unfortunately, even MPAs face frequent challenges…