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Could cities soon be made of mushrooms?
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
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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
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How our cities’ lost rivers are being revived
Around the world, activists are ‘daylighting’ forgotten waterways
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How poo and dancing might power our homes
Cities across the globe are trialling innovative initiatives to make strides in renewable energy
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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
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Cities doing great stuff around the world
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Could Paris go car-free for the 2024 Olympics?
Local politicians in Paris want to ban cars – and lay on free public transport – for six weeks next summer
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Madrid is getting a huge new city-centre park
The new development in Cuatro Caminos will also preserve heritage buildings and add new street links
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These are the greenest cities in Europe in 2022
Three cities have won two prestigious EU green cities awards
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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
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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
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Berlin’s old airport is becoming a new eco-neighbourhood
The disused Tegel airport will soon become a futuristic residential community and research hub
Plan a trip that doesn’t hurt the planet
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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
Travel
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
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These 7 amazing destinations are pushing for sustainable tourism
The time has come to travel more considerately – and these countries are showing us how
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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
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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
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The 16 best hikes in the world
Get out and immerse yourself in all the magnificent nature that planet Earth has to offer.
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The 9 best train journeys around the world
Feed your wanderlust with our ultimate guide to the world’s greatest railway adventures
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14 sustainable travel companies you can feel good about booking with
Do some good while seeing the world when you book with these ethical and sustainable travel companies
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You can now take a sleeper train from Paris to Berlin
NightJet’s newest sleeper service will whizz you between the French and German capitals while you sleep
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Could Paris go car-free for the 2024 Olympics?
Local politicians in Paris want to ban cars – and lay on free public transport – for six weeks next summer
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Madrid is getting a huge new city-centre park
The new development in Cuatro Caminos will also preserve heritage buildings and add new street links
Travel
Why ‘sustainable travel’ isn’t enough anymore
The travel industry’s favourite buzzword only goes so far. Here’s why we should be aiming far higher than maintaining the status quo
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Spain’s free rail ticket scheme has been extended until December
Since September 2022, regular passengers have been able to ride Renfe trains across the country totally free of charge
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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
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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