Butterflies on the decline Hannah Steiner May 21, 2023 Research shows that the numbers of butterflies in meadows and pastures of Europe are in a continuous decline. A new....
Use of pesticides and herbicides found to be biggest cause of bird decline in Europe Hannah Steiner May 18, 2023 It has been believed that the decline is due to the usual suspects: pollution and loss of habitat.
Energy crisis drives EU institutions to cut down on energy use, go solar Hannah Steiner May 01, 2023 The energy crisis and pressure to reduce consumption following the invasion of Ukraine have driven further demand cuts as EU....
Europe battles water shortages as severe drought sweeps the continent Liang Lan August 06, 2022 In Obwalden, high in the Swiss Alps, the army has been drafted in to save the cows. With mountain streams....
Weather in Europe: Heatwave sweeps the continent causing wildfires Liang Lan July 13, 2022 Records tumble as mercury soars to 44 degrees in some parts of forest-fire hit Spain
Climate change: Alps turning green, vanishing snow cover visible from space George Scott June 06, 2022 Climate change has had a global impact and the consequences are visible on the snow-covered peaks of the Alps. The....
Plastic pollution: European farmland could be largest global reservoir of microplastics Liang Lan May 24, 2022 A study estimated that between 31,000 and 42,000 tonnes of microplastics (or 86 trillion – 710 trillion microplastic particles) are....
Simpler design seen as key to recycling-friendly food wrappers Hannah Steiner January 29, 2022 Simple design and using at least 90% of the same plastic is the key to making packaging for foods like....