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Animals & Nature
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Latest from Animals & Nature
A Rare French Grasshopper Reintroduction Project Reached Its Final Phase
The LIFE SOS Crau Grasshopper project in southern France has entered its final phase after work on habitat management, breeding and reintroduction.
Before Sleep
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Latest calm read before sleep
Phone-Free Social Events Are Giving People a Different Kind of Night Out
More organisers are creating social events where phones are put away so people can talk, listen and be present.
Clever Ideas
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Latest clever idea
Europe’s New Wildfire Strategy Puts Prevention Before Panic
The European Commission’s wildfire strategy puts emphasis on prevention, fire-resilient landscapes and nature restoration as part of reducing future risk.
Good Things Today
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Latest good thing today
Europe’s Air Has Improved, Even as Ground-Level Ozone Still Needs Work
The EEA’s 2026 air quality reporting shows progress in improving European air quality, while also pointing to remaining challenges such as ground-level ozone.
Kind People
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Latest kind people story
Community-Owned Clean Power Is Gaining Momentum in the UK
Community energy groups are showing how local people can own and benefit from solar, wind and other clean power projects.
Small Wins
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Latest small win
Balcony Solar Rules Are Making Small-Scale Clean Power Easier to Use
Balcony solar systems are becoming easier to install in several places, giving renters and apartment residents a small way to produce their own electricity.
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