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Down to Earth

We meet the people behind fascinating environmental, health and technological innovations in a bid for sustainable solutions to our changing world. Saturday at 7:20pm. Or you can catch it online from ... Read more

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Health sector in uphill battle to reduce emissions amid climate emergency

Health sector in uphill battle to reduce emissions amid climate emergency

The healthcare sector accounts for around 4 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. That's equivalent to the annual ... Read more

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France's growing water crisis

France's growing water crisis

Dry rivers, thirsty villages and depleted groundwater reserves: as water supply grows ever more uncertain, France is gea... Read more

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