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Cigarette butts are turned into mosquito repellent and stuffing for soft toys at this Indian factory
07.10.2022
Cigarette butts are turned into mosquito repellent and stuffing for soft toys at this Indian factory
An Indian factory is recycling cigarette butts into stuffing for soft toys. An estimated 4.5 trillion cigarette butts are littered…
A fiery volcano, a flamboyance of flamingos and a daring bride: 2022’s best drone photography
05.10.2022
A fiery volcano, a flamboyance of flamingos and a daring bride: 2022’s best drone photography
There’s something special about drone photography. Though aerial shots have been around for a while now, their ability to show…
Beavers are now a protected species in England 400 years after they were hunted to extinction
05.10.2022
Beavers are now a protected species in England 400 years after they were hunted to extinction
Beavers are now a protected species in England, 400 years after they were hunted to extinction. As of 1 October,…
Dutch flower growers are cutting costs by using cow poo instead of buying gas
05.10.2022
Dutch flower growers are cutting costs by using cow poo instead of buying gas
Between farming animals and growing flowers, the Netherlands has a high level of nitrogen emissions. While the government is looking…
Spanish vultures released in Cyprus to boost numbers decimated by poison
03.10.2022
Spanish vultures released in Cyprus to boost numbers decimated by poison
Cyprus released griffon vultures into the wild on Wednesday in the latest attempt to boost a once thriving population now…
‘Soil batteries’: Solar power could one day be stored in the ground beneath our feet
03.10.2022
‘Soil batteries’: Solar power could one day be stored in the ground beneath our feet
Solar power could one day be stored in the ground beneath our feet, if an “adventurous” new project to create…
One person is killed every two days defending the environment. The EU must act
03.10.2022
One person is killed every two days defending the environment. The EU must act
Mary Lawlor is the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders. At least 1,733 land and…
Przewalski’s horse: Could cloning save this endangered species from extinction?
02.10.2022
Przewalski’s horse: Could cloning save this endangered species from extinction?
Thanks to sci-fi films, clones don’t usually have a good reputation. But what if it was the only way to…
Could a ‘flying’ electric ferry be the perfect zero-carbon transport solution for busy cities?
02.10.2022
Could a ‘flying’ electric ferry be the perfect zero-carbon transport solution for busy cities?
One of the world’s most advanced electric passenger ferries could soon link Belfast and Bangor in Northern Ireland. With a…
Europe’s coast guards are preparing for the worst-case scenarios to ensure the best outcomes
02.10.2022
Europe’s coast guards are preparing for the worst-case scenarios to ensure the best outcomes
Europe’s coast guards face many risks to keep our seas secure and safe. Good coordination in an emergency can mean…