Rebecca Ann Hughes

Earth News

Heat pumps: Experts on why some European countries are lagging behind

It's a myth that the buildings in some countries are more suited to heat pumps than others.

7 December 2024

Earth News

UK universities are leading Europe’s divestment from fossil fuels

While the pledges have been praised by campaigners, investigations show universities have still accepted millions of euros in funding from fossil fuel companies in recent years.

5 December 2024

Earth News

Which airlines are switching to sustainable fuels?

Half the airlines in the ranking scored zero for their insufficient uptake of sustainable aviation fuels.

3 December 2024

Travel News

Italy bans self check-in and key boxes on Airbnb properties

Guests staying in rental accommodation in Italy, like Airbnb or Booking properties, must now be met in person by owners.

3 December 2024

Destinations

European destinations where tourists still bring benefits to locals

Many travellers now want to avoid contributing to problems of overtourism and are looking for alternative destinations where they still bring benefits.

2 December 2024

Nature

Italy’s UNESCO-designated Po Delta saved from offshore gas drilling

Offshoring drilling threatened to submerge parts of the delta, which is already bracing against a barrage of problematic, climate change-induced conditions.

2 December 2024

Travel News

Spanish hotels to collect more personal data from tourists from today

Hotels and other tourism operators will have to collect and report over 40 pieces of information for accommodation bookings and over 60 for car rental bookings.

2 December 2024

Destinations

Tourist etiquette: Is walking and eating ‘taboo’ in Japan?

Signs in busy areas will advise visitors not to stop suddenly or block walkways, to be aware of surroundings when taking photos and not to queue jump.

29 November 2024

Travel News

Antarctica cruise passengers stage hunger strike over cancelled trip

The SH Diana is now inching towards its next departure port at 11km/h.

29 November 2024

Moments

What it’s like celebrating Thanksgiving as an American expat in Europe

Do expats choose to mark the quintessentially American festivity abroad and if so, what traditions do they keep up?

28 November 2024

Travel News

Paris' biggest airport deploys drones to search for missing dog

The door of Amalka’s crate had likely become loose during mid-flight turbulence and opened during unloading.

27 November 2024

Destinations

‘New year new me’: Visit Bhutan for a trip to recharge and refresh

Spending time in Bhutan can teach you to slow down, connect with nature and be inspired by Buddhist compassion.

26 November 2024

Earth News

Not a single pesticide blocked in 22 years to save insects

Governments are still using guidelines ghost-written by the chemical industry despite their devastating effect on ecosystems.

26 November 2024

Earth News

Will the fifth Global Plastic Treaty talks finally seal a deal?

Global plastic production has increased over 200-fold to hit almost 460 million tonnes annually since 1950.

25 November 2024

Earth News

Can Paris’s historic zinc roofs be adapted to rising temperatures?

Over 60 per cent of roofs in the French capital are made of the sheet metal.

23 November 2024

Destinations

Inside Chile’s new sustainable tourism model to avoid overtourism

Chile is promoting environmentally-conscious tourism that benefits both nature and local communities.

22 November 2024

Earth News

Who is hosting the COP30 UN climate talks?

Due to a lack of hotels in host city Belem, delegates will have to sleep on cruise ships.

22 November 2024

Residences

Airbnb teases launch ‘beyond accommodation’ in 2025

The holiday letting giant is rethinking its strategy by refining properties on offer and introducing new experiences.

21 November 2024

Travel News

Iceland volcano eruption: Travel advice and Blue Lagoon update

A new 3-km fissure has opened up on the Reykjanes Peninsula and lava has reached the Blue Lagoon tourist attraction.

21 November 2024

Travel News

Move to Italy or live on a cruise: How to escape the US post-election

Searches by Americans for moving abroad soared in the 24 hours after the first polls closed, according to Google data.

20 November 2024