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Earth News

Why this Spanish city was just crowned greenest in the EU

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Climate

Urban heat islands: What are they and how can we combat them?

This deadly phenomenon impacts three-quarters of Europeans.

Travel News

‘We must not become Barcelona’: Athens considers banning new hotels

After the 'freezing' of short-term rentals in the centre of Athens, the discussion about 'freezing' the licenses for new hotels opens.

Destinations

All the reasons to visit Portugal’s new European Green Capital

Guimarães in northern Portugal is showcasing its green spaces as part of a year-long programme.

15 February 2026

Earth News

This German city has been crowned Europe’s greenest capital

The city came top thanks to its scores for air quality, water, noise, climate change adaptation and its circular economy.

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Mobility

This Swedish city installed wireless charging pads for electric taxis

The technology works much like a giant wireless phone charger.

The Big Question

The Big Question: How can we cut house prices and keep using concrete?

Paebbl’s technology could transform the construction industry and reduce concrete emissions by up to 70%.

Earth News

Urban wilding in action: Breda becomes EU's first National Park City

Breda joins just three other cities globally in achieving the status.

Europe in Motion

What are the most dynamic and sustainable European cities?

London, Paris and Berlin have consistently retained their position. But what makes them so special?

Moments

Escape the crowds with these car-free day trips from Barcelona

There are plenty of interesting destinations you can reach in just a few hours by train from Barcelona.

Travel News

Cover up or face a fine, Portuguese resort town warns tourists

Albufeira is the latest European city to propose new laws to stop tourists walking around without their clothes on.

17 February 2025

Travel News

Meet the locals trying to stop overtourism in Europe

Tourism in Europe’s hotspots continues to rise, but after protests in 2024, what can we expect for the coming year?

31 December 2024

France

Public transport use soars in Montpellier a year after becoming free

Montpellier introduced free public transport to combat the climate crisis and to ease the cost of living for its residents.

23 December 2024

Earth News

Paris goes car-free in attempt to curb air pollution

All motorists will now be banned from driving through the centre of Paris as the city launches a traffic-free zone.

8 November 2024

Nature

Why a Tree Army is stepping in to protect greenery in Mexico City

These vigilante citizens are making up for government inaction by ‘liberating’ trees with sledgehammers.

10 September 2024

Earth News

Where in Europe do employers pay for public transport?

With the climate crisis gaining pace and the benefits of sustainable forms of transport clear, some European countries are making employers pick up employees’ public transport bills.

Conscious Travel

Why is Copenhagen encouraging tourists to litter-pick?

Tourists to the Danish capital will be rewarded with free food and activities - but only if they take part in environmentally friendly tasks.