Environment
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Europe
Focus – French historic landmarks threatened by ravages of climate change
Back to homepage / Shows / Focus Issued on: 05/09/2023 – 16:35 04:06 FOCUS © FRANCE 24 By: FRANCE 2…
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Asia
Analysis: Children can sue governments over climate change inaction, but don’t expect boom in Southeast Asia litigation
A CONTENTIOUS PROPOSITION The UN general comment supports a developing trend of growth in climate lawsuits around the world, especially…
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Europe
Focus – Overtourism in Greece: Locals protest against influx of summer visitors
Issued on: 01/09/2023 – 11:59 04:16 FOCUS © FRANCE 24 The Greek island of Paros, in the Cyclades, is a…
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Asia
Indonesia expands subsidy for electric motorcycles to more people; riders and experts say further measures needed
The main basis for the policy change is to accelerate the building of an electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem in the…
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Europe
London defies controversy to expand vehicle pollution toll zone
London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone expanded on Tuesday to become the largest pollution charging scheme in the world but prompting protests…
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Asia
Commentary: Living dangerously in Jakarta all over again, amid crippling air pollution
WHAT’S BEING DONE TO CURB JAKARTA’S AIR POLLUTION? Widodo has called for measures to tackle the pollution, including urging workers…
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News
Kids entitled to clean, healthy environment: UN committee
HOLDING STATES ACCOUNTABLE The new analysis could provide a new and powerful tool for young people seeking to bring such…
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United Kingdom
UK actors back plans to make film and TV production greener
What is a Green Rider, and can film and TV productions become more environmentally friendly? More than 100 UK actors…
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Europe
Europe endures another summer of wildfires, droughts amid scorching temperatures
Europe is battling the effects of scorching temperatures which have reached worrying levels globally, with July being the hottest month…
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Europe
‘Fed up with airports’: Long-distance trains take on air travel in Europe
New long-distance train connections are providing an alternative to air travel between European countries, and demand for this environmentally friendly…
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