Environment
Greek Parliament to invest 3 million euros in becoming energy efficient
The Greek Parliament has put up for a bid a two-year plan to improve the energy efficiency of the building. The institution…
The last Sumatran rhino in Malaysia dies, less than 80 left in the world
Wildlife officials in Malaysia are mourning the death of Iman, the country's last Sumatran rhino. The female rhino, who was estimated to…
Coldplay will not be touring due to concerns over their concerts’ environmental impact
Coldplay will not be touring to promote their latest album due to concerns over their concerts' environmental impact, BBC reports. "We're taking…
Throwing cigarette butts on the streets of Brussels to be punished by €200 fine
In the Belgian capital, Plan Filters, an awareness initiative from the Alderman for Public Cleanliness in Brussels, Zoubida Jellab, has kicked off…
Pope considering adding ‘sin against ecology’ to Church’s catechism
Speaking to a group of lawyers on Friday, Pope Francis said that the Catholic Church is contemplating the introduction of “ecological sin”…
Greek-flagged tanker believed to be source of Brazil oil spill
Brazilian officials suspect a Greek-flagged tanker was the source of an oil spill that has stained about 2,500km of Brazil's coastline. The…
Decline of insects in Germany is ‘frightening’, scientists warn
The decline of insects in German forests and grassland is "frightening" particularly in the vicinity of intensively farmed land, scientists have warned.…
Nestlé, Pepsi and Coca Cola remain among top plastic polluters in the world
Nestlé, Pepsi and Coca Cola are the top 3 most identified companies in global brand audits for the second year in a…
Levels of micro-plastics are rising across the Mediterranean Sea, new study shows
Levels of microplastics are rising across the Mediterranean Sea, according to marine biologists who have spent six years studying the scale of…
Vast oil spill hits dozens of beaches in Brazil
Brazilian officials are investigating the source of a vast oil spill that has hit dozens of beaches along the country's north-eastern coast.…
Cannes to ban polluting cruise ships from its harbour
Mediterranean resort town Cannes, France's fourth-biggest cruise ship port, will ban the most polluting cruise ships from next year in a bid…
Obama meets Greta Thunberg
Barack Obama praised Greta Thunberg for her activism. In a post following a meeting with her, Obama wrote "At just 16 years…