From building materials to water filtration, fungi could offer a more sustainable future for metropolises around the world
Climate action
The cities and businesses making a cleaner, greener future for the planet – plus what you can do right now
21 amazing things cities are doing to fight the climate crisis
Urban forests, wooden skyscrapers and 3D-printed homes: these are the pioneering city initiatives that could help save the planet
How our cities’ lost rivers are being revived
Around the world, activists are ‘daylighting’ forgotten waterways
How poo and dancing might power our homes
Cities across the globe are trialling innovative initiatives to make strides in renewable energy
Sustainable travel: 12 ways to be a better tourist right now
Now’s the time to build a better, more responsible tourism industry
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Cities doing great stuff around the world
These are the greenest cities in Europe in 2022
These are the greenest cities in Europe in 2022
Three cities have won two prestigious EU green cities awards
This city is banning adverts for meat – could yours be next?
This city is banning adverts for meat – could yours be next?
Haarlem in the Netherlands says it is banning meat ads for the sake of the environment
Revealed: this is the world’s best city for cyclists
Revealed: this is the world’s best city for cyclists
Factors like bike lanes, rates of theft and days of ‘cycleable’ weather per year reveal the world’s most bike-friendly cities
Berlin’s old airport is becoming a new eco-neighbourhood
Berlin’s old airport is becoming a new eco-neighbourhood
The disused Tegel airport will soon become a futuristic residential community and research hub
This is the first airport to limit flights to combat climate change
This is the first airport to limit flights to combat climate change
From 2023, Amsterdam Schiphol will cut back more than 10 percent of its flights
This Climate Clock shows how long we’ve got to save the world
This Climate Clock shows how long we’ve got to save the world
Its creators are asking us all to mark the world’s first Climate Emergency Day
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Plan a trip that doesn’t hurt the planet
Now’s the time to build a better, more responsible tourism industry
10 once-in-a-lifetime wildlife experiences that put animals first
As the world opens up again, we can plan our wildlife encounters in a kinder and more thoughtful way
These 7 amazing destinations are pushing for sustainable tourism
The time has come to travel more considerately – and these countries are showing us how
10 eco-friendly travel companies you can feel good about booking with
Let your vacation dollars do some good when you book with these sustainable and ethical travel companies
11 of the most incredible train journeys around the world
Feed your wanderlust with our ultimate guide to the world’s greatest railway adventures
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More great stuff going on worldwide
9 flightless travel adventures for 2023
As we pledge to do better for the planet, these epic trips can be enjoyed without getting on a plane
Spain’s new high-speed train links Barcelona and Madrid for just €18
Spain’s new intercity train is low-cost and high-speed – and it’s now launched
These are the greenest cities in Europe in 2022
Three cities have won two prestigious EU green cities awards
This carbon calculator lets you work out your flight footprint
The new British Airways tool tells you how much CO2 your trip has emitted – and how to offset it
The 16 best hikes in the world
Looking for a trek? The best hikes in the world are an incredible celebration of what makes Earth so magnificent
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Sustainable travel: 12 ways to be a better tourist right now
Now’s the time to build a better, more responsible tourism industry – we just need to make a few easy changes
I sailed from the UK to France on the new zero-emission ferry – here’s what it was like
The new SailLink ferry service is due to launch in 2023. Here’s a sneak preview of the journey
Trains to Berlin are about to get much quicker
A new rail service will shave half an hour off journeys between Amsterdam and Berlin
You can now take a Christmas ride on the Orient Express
For the first time ever, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express has extended its timetable into December
France’s new high-speed train will whizz from Paris to the Riviera in under five hours
Snazzyier, faster, greener and more spacious trains are coming to the French TGV network