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Earth News

World Mental Health Day: Eco anxiety can fuel powerful climate action

From flying less to greening your money, here are practical steps to play your part.

Climate

How can sport be used to tackle the world’s climate and nature crises?

As the world of sport is increasingly impacted by climate change, athletes are walking a delicate balance when it comes to taking action.

Earth News

Read over 100 positive environmental stories from 2022

We're going to be regularly updating this page with good news about our planet in an effort to combat climate anxiety.

Nature

COP15: Cautious success or abject failure? The experts weigh in

COP15's ’unprecedented’ international deal to protect nature is hopeful but not without flaws.

20 December 2022

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Moments

I sailed from Inverness to Belfast to break up with technology

There's rarely a second in my day when I'm not looking at a screen so I spent 10 days on an off-grid sailing trip.

24 October 2022

Earth News

How are Shein hauls making our planet unlivable?

Workers are paid as little as 4 cents per item, a new investigation reveals. While Shein continues to be a sustainability nightmare.

17 October 2022

Moments

Slow travel: The highs and lows of 11 days at sea

Sailing down Loch Ness, through the Inner Hebrides and to Belfast’s Titanic Quarter taught me the joys of slow travel.

Earth News

Frankenchickens: How supermarkets ‘profit off nightmarish cruelty'

"It's story about animal cruelty, essentially, on an industrial scale."

Destinations

What are Mexico's magical towns and are they worth visiting?

Mexico is home to over 130 magical towns or 'Pueblos Mágicos' - and we had the chance to visit one of its finest.

Ecotech

Self-healing solar panels may be the future of reliable clean energy

Researchers have found a material which can self-repair, potentially revolutionising solar panel construction.

Climate

6 things you need to know about today’s landmark climate change report

It's not too late to tackle global warming - if we act fast enough. Here's the key points from the UN climate change report.

Climate

Global warming must be limited to 1.5°C to avoid ‘climate disaster’

"The decisions we make now can secure a liveable future. We have the tools and know-how required to limit warming."

Nature

Fat-tailed dwarf lemurs could teach humans how to hibernate

The tiny primate has gone into hibernation in captivity for the first time, and it could help humans get to Mars.

Destinations

An inspiring trip awaits on Procida island, Italy’s Capital of Culture

With a poetic programme of events lined up, Procida is well worth the short boat ride from Naples this year.

Residences

Fancy an English staycation? Here are 5 hotels to book as soon you can

You’ll feel like you’ve stepped into Downton with a stay at one of these truly English properties.

Ecotech

I borrowed a Tesla for a month - and you should too

We put a new electric vehicle subscription service to the test - with some surprising results.

Destinations

Here's why you should visit Mexico's extraordinary Yucatán Peninsula

Beautiful beaches, spectacular cenotes, fabulous food - this part of Mexico has something for every type of traveller.

Earth News

No one left behind: Ukraine’s pet refugees

All along Ukraine's borders, volunteers and charities are there to help families cross with pets.

Culture news

Ukraine tributes: From Saturday Night Live to the Premier League

SNL opened with a song from the Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York, while the Everton and Manchester City match also paid tribute.

27 February 2022

Travel News

Russia closes airspace to planes from several EU countries

Flights from Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia and Slovenia are no longer allowed into Russia.

27 February 2022

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