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This machine turns carbon dioxide into fuel

Researchers have found a way to take carbon dioxide and turn it into syngas, creating carbon-neutral energy.See more

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Sustainable travel destinations for 2024

Colombia’s Indigenous bird guardians

The batteries built from cotton

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Starry skies in Hanle (Credit: Dorje Angchuk)

The remote village drawing stargazers from around the world

In the Moon-like landscape of Hanle, the jet-black skies reveal otherworldly starry skies that lure travellers from far and wide. But can locals preserve the natural darkness?

People riding bikes along a street in Culdesac, Arizona (Credit: Courtesy of Culdesac)

The US neighbourhood where cars are banned

In Tempe, Arizona, Culdesac is reimagining US cities for people, not cars – and inviting travellers to explore its plazas, paseos and Mediterranean-inspired design.

People on small beach in Aker Brygge district in downtown Oslo Norway (Credit: Alamy)

A day in Europe’s most relaxed capital city

In Oslo’s Vulkan district, sustainability, style and everyday ease come together in a way that’s making the Norwegian capital feel like Europe’s most liveable city break.

Two people walking in Monaco's new neighbourhood Mareterra (Credit: Getty Images)

Monaco’s neighbourhood rising out of the sea

Built on reclaimed land, Monaco’s new Mareterra district blends cutting-edge sustainability with scenic sea views, offering a fresh way to explore the principality.

People on beach at the Basin, Rottnest Island with a lighthouse in the background (Credit: Tourism Western Australia)

How a smiling animal put an island on the map

Famous for its adorable quokkas, Rottnest Island has become a global favourite. But beyond the selfies lies a rich, complex story of culture, conservation and community.

Blue sky over house on Rarotonga in the Cook Islands (Credit: Getty Images)

The Pacific islands that don’t want to be Hawaii

The Cook Islands is proving that sustainable tourism isn’t just possible – it’s essential. Here’s how this South Pacific nation is preserving their paradise for generations for come.