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Now playing Next world news Euroviews. Why is reporting on the climate impact of meat off the menu? Contrary to the popular saying, more bad news about meat production will be good news for people and the planet, Nico Muzi writes. 12/07/2023
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Now playing Next world news Euroviews. The EU must restrict fossil fuel lobbyists’ access to our institutions The countdown before climate mayhem has started, and it is high time to phase out the fossil fuel industry's influence on public institutions, MEPs Manon Aubry, Michael Bloss and Pierre Larrouturou write. 28/06/2023
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Now playing Next Travel News Germany launches €10 summer train tickets on top of €49 monthly pass The ticket €10 is part of the push to cut emissions and help people to cope with the cost of living crisis. 13/06/2023
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Now playing Next Green News EU has ‘no intention’ of banning private jet travel anytime soon As the EU Transport Commission says it won’t be curbing private jet use, campaigners call on countries and airports to step up. 02/06/2023