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Living

Living near a park can reduce your biological age by 2.5 years

Could living near a park make you ‘younger’ than your actual age?

29/06/2023

Europe News

MEPs vote down the Nature Restoration Law, threatening its survival

The European Parliament's environment committee on Tuesday voted down an amended version of the Nature Restoration Law.

27/06/2023

Europe News

EU countries vote to move forward with Nature Restoration Law

The Nature Restoration Law, which has attracted enormous controversy, was on Tuesday endorsed by EU member states.

20/06/2023

Europe News

Nature Restoration Law survives crucial vote but uncertainty remains

The Nature Restoration Law, a key piece of the European Green Deal, sets legally binding targets to rehabilitate degraded habitats and lost species.

15/06/2023

World News

WWF fights for EU Nature Restoration Law despite pushback from MEPs

The proposal says all damaged ecosystems should be repaired by 2050. But the centre-right European People's Party has opposed the bill, claiming it would endanger food security in the continent.

12/06/2023

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Industry vs. nature - who needs to breathe more?

In this edition of Brussels, my love?, we discuss a proposal for a nature restoration law that hit a roadblock this week when centre-right politicians called on the European Commission to go back to the drawing board.

10/06/2023

Explore

Türkiye's best beaches: How to pick in a country of endless coastlines

In partnership with GoTürkiye

There’s something for every beach lover on Türkiye’s coastline. From chic to rustic, these are some of the country’s best beaches.

09/06/2023

Health news

Record-breaking primate genome study yields great insights for humans

The groundbreaking research marks a major milestone in genomic research, paving the way for further exploration and discovery across a wide range of species.

08/06/2023

Europe News

European farmers challenge current nature restoration proposal

The European Commission proposed a new nature restoration law last year.

01/06/2023

Green News

Earth is being pushed past its safe limits for humans, scientists say

Most planetary boundaries are now beyond safe and just limits putting life on Earth in the 'danger zone'.

01/06/2023

Moments

My weekend spotting beavers on an idyllic rewilding estate in Scotland

Want to reconnect with nature? At Argaty Cottage, guests share the land and skies with red squirrels, kites and ospreys.

27/05/2023

Green News

Can drought-struck Hungary supply water to EV battery factories?

While the government is hungry for foreign investment, locals are concerned about the impact of mega projects on their land, water and air.

26/05/2023

Green News

'Absurd, irresponsible and destructive': Russia outlaws Greenpeace

This is "a very serious blow" to Russian environmental protection, says Greenpeace.

24/05/2023

Nature

Buzzing continent: Which EU country has the most beehives?

The EU is seeing an increase in commercially raised bees, with Romania leading the way.

23/05/2023

Travel News

Florida beach ranked as the best in US: Here's the full list

Three of the top 10 are in Hawaii and two are in Florida.

20/05/2023

World News

Fear of landslide sends Swiss villagers fleeing after warning

One hundred residents have abandoned their chalets and farms in an idyllic Swiss village after geologists warned tonnes of rocks on the mountain above them could be about to give way.

13/05/2023

Destinations

Hawaii's plans to introduce new tourist tax rejected by lawmakers

Hawaii hoped to introduce a conservation fee as tourists harass wildlife, bring invasive species and damage coral.

05/05/2023

Design

American Museum of Natural History in New York opens new wing

The Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education and Innovation is the new wing of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. It houses some 4 million species and opens its doors today.

04/05/2023

Living

Europe’s first wild river park is ideal for nature lovers on a budget

White water rafting, delicious food and thermal baths await you in Eastern Europe’s newest wild river national park.

01/05/2023

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Watch: Borell gets haircut by Colombian barber

A young barber cuts the hair of EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell at a training centre for immigrants and vulnerable people in Bogotá.

28/04/2023