Angela Symons

Earth News

Can AI help eliminate polluting contrails from planes?

Contrails were slashed by 54% in this AI experiment - but we shouldn’t use it as an excuse to fly more.

15 August 2023

Earth News

What is greenhushing? The greenwashing tactics to look out for in 2023

Greenhushing, greenshifting, greencrowding: Greenwashing is getting harder to spot. Here are the latest tactics to watch out for.

14 August 2023

Destinations

Introverts recommend the best places for solo travel

Not a people person? These are the best travel destinations for space, silence and solitude.

11 August 2023

Travel News

Italy to cap island airfares and crack down on ‘dynamic pricing’

Ryanair's CEO has branded Italy’s flight price cap as ‘ridiculous and illegal’.

10 August 2023

Travel News

How Brits can avoid high phone bills while travelling in Europe

Don’t rely on your phone network to tell you when you’re going to be charged extra - they’re not obligated to let you know.

10 August 2023

Climate

Fruit, bread, pizza: The European staples at risk from extreme weather

Six out of 10 pears have disappeared from Italian orchards this summer, a farmers association warns.

8 August 2023

Moments

A new night train from Rome to the south of Italy is launching in 2024

Italy’s state railway operator has announced new vintage tourist trains and sleeper routes.

4 August 2023

Climate

Almost 10,000 chickens died in transit on the UK’s hottest day

Heat stress hits livestock too: How can we adapt our food systems for better animal welfare?

4 August 2023

Destinations

Want to move to the US? Golden visas offer a way in for the wealthy

How to get a green card by investment and make your American dream a reality.

2 August 2023

Earth News

Deep sea mining fails to get green light at UN debate

Finland, Germany and Portugal were among the countries that blocked deep sea mining licences.

2 August 2023

Ecotech

A giant ‘sun umbrella’ could stem global warming, new paper claims

We might one step closer to a giant solar shade that could help cool the Earth.

1 August 2023

Moments

Catch giants roaming the streets of France and Belgium this summer

'I felt transported back to childhood': Where to catch Royal de Luxe’s giant puppets this summer.

1 August 2023

Travel News

Most powerful passports: How do countries in Europe compare?

The world’s most powerful passport has changed for the first time in five years.

20 July 2023

Travel News

Port of Dover braces for two-and-a-half-hour queues this weekend

Passengers have been advised to arrive three hours ahead of time at Dover as port braces for weekend queues.

19 July 2023

Climate

Italy, Spain, Greece hit by scorching Charon heatwave

As Europe faces record temperatures, almost half of the EU is also battling severe drought.

19 July 2023

Travel News

Eurostar speeds up boarding with new contactless check-in

Boarding at Eurostar's busy London hub will be quicker and easier thanks to new contactless border checks.

18 July 2023

Travel News

Naked tourists prompt mountain-climbing ban in Bali

The popular Indonesian island is cracking down on badly behaved tourists.

17 July 2023

Travel News

This Spanish pilgrimage spot could soon introduce a tourist tax

“I want Santiago de Compostela to stop being just a tourist destination and a theme park,” mayor says.

14 July 2023

Earth News

Tomatoes now cost more than petrol in India

Extreme heatwaves and flooding have caused price of tomatoes to soar by 400% in India, with crops requiring 'bodyguards'.

12 July 2023

Travel News

Portugal bans loud music on its beaches with fines of up €36,000

Want peace and quiet while you sunbathe? This European country promises sun, sea and silence.

6 July 2023