Now playing Next Eco-Innovation One of the world's largest floating solar farms opens in Singapore After running out of space on land and rooftops, solar energy islands are being constructed around the city-state. 26/08/2021
Now playing Next China WHO experts say time is running out to study COVID-19 origins Experts who studied the origins of COVID-19 for the World Health Organization said that the window of opportunity for scientific studies is "closing fast". 25/08/2021
Now playing Next Russia Russian wildfires have spread to central regions, warn officials Authorities were fighting 15 wildfires in the Urals region of Sverdlovsk, the Russian emergencies ministry said. 25/08/2021
Now playing Next Germany Nord Stream 2 pipeline must follow EU rules, says German court The operator of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline has failed in its bid to be exempted from certain EU rules. 25/08/2021
Now playing Next Cyprus Turkish drone presence in northern Cyprus worries neighbours The leader of the breakaway Turkish Cypriots has said the drones could be scrambled much faster than from airbases on mainland Turkey. 25/08/2021
Now playing Next Germany German parliament to hold discussion on migration and relief plans As the countdown begins for next month's general election, German lawmakers will discuss issues such as the migrant crisis and natural disasters that are dominating the election campaign 25/08/2021
Now playing Next Travel News ‘Head slamming’ turbulence: How will the climate crisis change travel? This is what's in the store for airline passengers as climate change gets worse. 25/08/2021
Now playing Next Destinations Where are the best spots for digital nomads in India? Here's our guide With India back open for international travellers, why not head for a workation? Here's our guide to all the best destinations for digital nomads in India 25/08/2021
Now playing Next Climate Climate crisis made Europe's deadly floods 'up to 9 times more likely' Scientists have found that floods as extreme as these are also very likely to happen again. 24/08/2021
Now playing Next Nature Why COVID is making people quit their jobs to go and work on a farm This year is the 50th anniversary of WWOOFING - which stands for World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms. 24/08/2021
Now playing Next Europe News Could the EU use an old, obscure law to manage a new refugee influx? Yes, but whether it would get any support in European capitals is another matter. 23/08/2021
Now playing Next No Comment Extinction Rebellion targets central London in new protests Supporters of the environmental campaign group Extinction Rebellion gather on Trafalgar Square outside of the National Gallery in London for the first day of a two-week climate change protest campaign. 23/08/2021
Now playing Next Climate Brazilian beach resort slipping under the water due to human action The resort, northeast of Rio de Janeiro, is being slowly swallowed by the Atlantic Ocean. 23/08/2021
Now playing Next Destinations Welcome to Shitterton: A guide to some of the UK’s rudest place names We take a look at the UK’s villages, towns and cities with the most unusual namesakes. 23/08/2021
Now playing Next Nature Which country is planting a tree for every baby that is born? How a reforesting scheme first launched over a decade ago formed one of the world’s most effective environmental partnerships. 23/08/2021
Now playing Next Greece Greek firefighters battle two new blazes near Athens and Evia Greece scrambled firefighting aircraft and ground forces as at least two new blazes including one on the island of Evia, which has already been scarred by wildfires this summer. 23/08/2021
Now playing Next Haiti Helicopters used in earthquake-hit Haiti as gangs block aid deliveries The August 14 earthquake killed more than 2,200 people 23/08/2021