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Lithium mine could be economic boon, but comes with risks for Quebec town
A tiny Quebec town is set to be the home of one of North America’s only functional lithium mines. The coveted mineral is a key component of electric car batteries. It could be a boon for the community, but critics warn getting to the...
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New fishing rope technology could help protect whales
As one of Canada's most lucrative lobster fishing zones reopens for the season, the fishing industry is adopting new technology to prevent whales from getting entangled in ropes, which can be fatal for the animals.
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New lobster fishing technology could help protect whales
As one of Canada's most lucrative lobster fishing zones reopens for the season, the fishing industry is adopting new technology to prevent whales from getting entangled in ropes, which can be fatal for the animals.
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‘Living shorelines’ may help mitigate future climate damage
P.E.I. is rebuilding its shorelines after Hurricane Fiona by replanting a living shoreline, which absorbs the force of waves and may be part of the solution in future-proofing against climate disasters.
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Multiple humpback whales found dead along B.C.’s coast
At least four humpback whales have been found dead along B.C.’s coast in the space of a month, two of which showed signs of blunt force trauma. Experts say the rebounding population and increased human interaction may help explain recent...
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Coalition slams plan to build housing in Ontario’s Greenbelt
A coalition of 200 groups and individuals has penned a letter calling out the Ontario government for its plans to have tens of thousands of homes located in the province’s Greenbelt, a swath of protected green space and farmland.
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New pollution plans must bring EU closer to WHO air quality rules by 2030, says Commissioner
The European Commission laid out proposals for stricter air quality rules
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Unique glass reefs off B.C. coast under threat
Glass sponge reefs are believed to only exist off British Columbia’s coast, but some say they are disappearing at an alarming rate despite recent new protections from fishing activities.
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Meet the girl turning trash into treasure in Malaysia
"As we saw the plastic pollution problem, my family and I realised that we needed to do something about it because this was our home and it is everyone's home."
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Life's a beech: preserving our forests for the future
A European project called Beech Power aims to protect Europe’s last remaining beech forests. Smart Regions speaks to the head of one national park in Croatia taking part in the initiative.
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Brussels to present circular economy plans in bid to reduce waste
The aim is to limit the use of natural resources and create jobs and growth that is more sustainable.
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Rewilding the sea: Dubai's oyster reef restoration
Focus discovers how a project in Dubai is repurposing oyster shells to help maintain and restore the local reef system.
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Portugal's government approves lithium mining despite protests, concerns
Portugal’s government gave the lucrative mining industry permission to extract the metal in six different parts of the country despite widespread environmental concerns.
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This 23-year-old Russian amateur engineer built his own electric car from scratch
Can’t afford a Tesla? Maybe take inspiration from this 23-year-old who has built his own solar-powered electric car.
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France aims to spend €30 billion on decarbonising its economy
The country wants to invest billions of euros into decarbonising its economy, speeding up its target of becoming Europe's first major country to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
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From sharks to sea turtles – how Dubai is protecting its marine life and coastline
Dubai is home to kilometres of unspoiled coastline, which conservationists are keen to preserve. Many organisations in the city are working together to protect and support the native wildlife and negate long-term impacts on the ecosystem.
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Brussels delays decision on making natural gas and nuclear energy a green investment
The European Commission announced new criteria Wednesday for its "green taxonomy", a list of investments that are environmentally friendly, to help improve the flow of money towards sustainable activities across the European Union.
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How nitrate water pollution is posing a threat to people and ecosystems in Spain
In this episode of Witness, Euronews' Monica Pinna travels to Zamora in Spain to investigate how human activity is polluting the water supply, threatening entire populations and ecosystems.
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The waterborne waste collection facility making waves in Lyon
Every Saturday, a large barge called River'tri docks on the Saône in Lyon to collect the locals' waste and take it to be repurposed or recycled. It's improving the city's waste disposal infrastructure and reducing pollution.
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River'tri: the waterborne waste collection unit helping Lyon recycle waste
River'Tri is a waterborne mobile waste collection point. The river Saône and the barge provide an ecological solution to waste in Lyon, France's third largest populated city.
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Growing push to address and track environmental racism in Canada
Disproportionate exposure to environmental hazards has long had a larger impact on Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities in Canada. A private members bill is calling for a national strategy to address and track instances of...
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Recycling batteries key to EU's electric car drive, says minister
Brussels wants the EU to become one of the world's top lithium battery producers as part of its push to get more electric cars on Europe's roads.
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No deadline yet for phasing out polluting cars, says EU
The European Union wants to phase out petrol and diesel cars as soon as possible, in order to meet its 2050 carbon neutrality target, but it is currently unwilling to say when exactly this will happen.
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EU's new energy labels aim to cut consumer confusion
New energy labels began to roll out Monday, with the aim of helping consumers buy greener products and to simplify this choice.