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Italy makes protecting the environment a part of its constitution

The state must now safeguard biodiversity, ecosystems and the environment.

Nature

Europe’s 89 million dogs are pooing all over biodiversity hotspots

The levels of nitrogen and phosphorous found next to fouled paths would be illegal on farms, scientists were 'staggered' to discover.

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5,000 blooms on display at Kew Gardens orchid festival

More than 5,000 orchids will be on display at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in London from this weekend. This year's orchid festival is inspired by the biodiversity of Costa Rica.

Nature

66 years of war: A divided island finds hope in biodiversity

Stranded between the warring parties of North and South Cyprus, this abandoned biodiversity hotspot is offering a renewed sense of hope on a divided island.

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Nature

Resurrected mammoths could be roaming the Arctic by 2030

Scientists are breeding ‘mammoth elephant’ hybrids which could help to stop permafrost thawing in the Arctic.

Nature

Avocados are bringing ‘violence and blood’ to this Mexican town

The people of this Mexican town took matters into their own hands to protect their land from avocado growers.

Green News

Will David Attenborough win the Nobel Peace Prize in 2022?

Environmentalists have won the Nobel Peace Prize in the past, including former US Vice-President Al Gore.

Nature

Only 10% of Brits realise the human consequences of biodiversity loss

The planet’s biodiversity is collapsing and research has revealed that we need to take the threat more seriously.

Conscious Travel

A sustainable tourism lab is transforming the island of Rhodes

A decade on from the recession, Greece has launched a sustainability initiative with the help of TUI to regenerate tourism in Rhodes that also keeps sustainability at the top of the agenda.

Nature

Bright red spider discovered as colourblind, in a cruel twist of fate

"It's a bit of a head-scratcher what's going on here."

Green News

These are the six major environmental stories to follow in 2022

From the biodiversity crisis to activism to renewable energy to Joe Biden's environmental promises - there's a lot to pay attention to this year.

Health news

Scientists have made synthetic 'blood' to catch and kill mosquitoes

Scientists claim this cheaper, targeted method of pest control could be an alternative to mass pesticides that impact the entire ecosystem.

Climate

What are the pressure points for climate action in 2022?

These are the big topics and decisions to look out for in the coming year.

Eco-Innovation

Game of Trawls: Smart nets could save millions of fish

French oceanographic institution Ifremer is testing smart trawls to avoid unnecessary catches.

Green News

Bottom trawling is rife in Spain’s waters, new report shows

The protected status of Spain’s coastal waters is "a mirage" for endangered turtles and other species, say ocean campaigners.

Climate

The Western Ghats' amazing biodiversity is being brought back to life

This plant sanctuary is India’s best hope against devastating flora and fauna loss

Nature

Why Indigenous communities must be centre of biodiversity policies

Despite making up only 5% of the global population, Indigenous people protect 80% of the planet's remaining biodiversity. Yet they only have legal rights to half of their land.

World News

Euroviews. Don't sideline fish and the ocean at COP26 | View

Healthy seas have played second fiddle to carbon counting for too long at official negotiations. They should be front and centre, argue scientists Emma Cavan, Erica M Ferrer and Rashid Sumaila

Nature

Biodiversity is vital for all life on Earth: How can we protect it?

In partnership with China Global Television Network (CGTN)

The first part of the UN biodiversity summit in Kunming, China is underway. To mark the event, Euronews and CGTN (China Global Television Network) together with leading experts and analysts, debated the latest efforts to protect nature worldwide.

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Euronews debates how Europe and China should preserve biodiversity

In partnership with China Global Television Network (CGTN)

The first part of the UN biodiversity summit in Kunming, China is underway. To mark the event, Euronews and CGTN (China Global Television Network) together with leading experts and analysts, debated the latest efforts to protect nature worldwide.