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A Japanese inventor is turning soil into a source of electricity

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Ecotech

Domestic flights in Europe could be electric as soon as 2030

Ecotech

Europe’s EV boom risks a graveyard of batteries. Is there a solution?

Ecotech

Wild fish are at their limits. Can Scottish whisky waste save them?

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‘Missed opportunity’: How solar car parks could cut electricity bills

Solar car parks are popping up across Europe, but not every country seems to think they’re a smart investment.

Ecotech

Why is Germany so far behind on smart meters?

Only around five per cent of German households have a smart meter – compared to almost universal rollout in many other EU nations.

Ecotech

Inside the world’s longest rail tunnel – and the nature it disrupts

The world’s largest railway tunnel between Austria and Italy has created a mega-landfill in the Alps. Can developers restore it sustainably?

Economy

Here's the salary you need to afford a €1 million home across Europe

A third of the average gross salary is not enough to cover the monthly mortgage of almost €3,600 for a €1 million home anywhere in the EU. Luxembourg comes closest, although buyers still need 1.6 times the average salary.

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Ecotech

Inside the ‘magic’ tech that harvests water from dry air

Europe’s tourist islands are facing severe water stress. Is tech that harvests water from dry air a solution?

Ecotech

Why Germany keeps switching off its solar and wind farms

Commercial curtailment is on the decrease across Europe, except for one particular country.

Ecotech

How your EV could back up power during a blackout

Power outages are becoming more common with the rise of extreme weather. An EV could save you from blackouts – and earn you money while you sleep.

Ecotech

European hospital blaze blamed on solar. Are rooftop panels safe?

Recent fires have been attributed to solar panels, but is the risk actually increasing across Europe?

Ecotech

EU urged to explore ‘hybridisation’ to stop wasting clean energy

“Political ambitions mean nothing if clean electrons are stranded in connection queues.”

Water

How air bubbles can stop river plastic before it reaches the sea

Plastic pollution is flooding the world's rivers and seas – but one Dutch company says a curtain of air bubbles can stop it. Here's how.

Ecotech

How smart meters can save you money and boost renewables

Germany is falling far behind the rest of Europe when it comes to smart meter installation.

Ecotech

How eco construction cooled down Paris buildings during June heatwave

Eco construction techniques keep buildings cool and produce less emissions.

Ecotech

Rooftop solar can help Europeans stay cool plus other hidden benefits

Solar panels have been proven to help keep houses cool during extreme temperatures and may even increase the value of your home.

Ecotech

German households gaining ‘energy independence’ with battery boom

“Consumers have recognised how useful and profitable batteries are, especially in combination with solar systems, heat pumps and EVs.”

Ecotech

This small device stops your laundry from polluting the ocean

Every time you do laundry, your clothes shed microplastics. A Bristol startup has built a filter to stop them.

Ecotech

How simple bottles of water helped map life on 10% of Earth's surface

Combatting wildlife decline, eDNA technology is turning simple water and soil samples into a global biodiversity map.

Ecotech

Farmers are earning 50% more thanks to solar-powered fridges

Renewable energy is saving crops from going to waste.

Ecotech

US: Solar supplies more electricity than coal for first time

States won by Trump in the 2024 election accounted for 74 per cent of all solar capacity installed in the first quarter of 2026.

Ecotech

Here’s why Europe’s heatwave is bad news for renewables - even solar

Soaring temperatures can actually hinder some kinds of renewable energy output, even sun-absorbing solar.

Ecotech

Why Swedish football fans are being asked to ‘pee for the planet’

Could pee hold the answer to Europe’s fertiliser crisis? Swedish football fans are taking to the toilets to find out.

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Türkiye's sci-fi-esque solar city sets new standards for design

Experts say the nation is fast becoming a renewable pioneer for the region.

Ecotech

‘Miracle tree’ removes 98% of microplastics from drinking water

Moringa is thought to have been used by Ancient Egyptians to sterilise water.

Ecotech

‘Become a gift, rather than a burden’ when you die: Compost your body

Is rebirth on your mind this Easter? Human composting turns your body into ‘beautiful, stunning’ soil when you die.

Ecotech

What is plug-in solar and can it save you money?

Many consumers want to know how long it will take them to make back the upfront costs of solar.

Ecotech

‘Artificially cheap’ Chinese solar is ending – will Africa take a hit?

Solar is Africa’s cheapest energy source. Changes to price incentives on Chinese imports could push prices up.

Earth News

Iran's exiled ‘water terrorist’ wins top global prize

The Stockholm Water Prize, handed to Kaveh Madani, celebrates outstanding contributions to the sustainable use and protection of water resources.

Ecotech

How a ‘flying’ electric ferry is transforming this Swedish city

The Swedish capital’s hydrofoil electric ferry slashes emissions by up to 94%, according to a new report.

Ecotech

Could de-extinction be a solution to biodiversity loss?

De-extinction company Colossal Biosciences unveiled its 'bio vaults' at last week's World Governments Summit in Dubai.

Ecotech

‘Vans on rails’: A green solution for France’s car-dependent areas

There are approximately 5,700 kilometres of small railway lines in France that are not currently in use.

Ecotech

Trump tried to boost polluting fuel in 2025. Experts say it won’t work

“Trump’s effort to... harm clean energy just isn’t enough to offset the natural advantages it has,” says one expert.

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Renewable materials in a changing global landscape

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Renewable materials are becoming a strategic priority for climate-aligned industrial growth. UPM’s move into advanced, bio-based materials highlights how the sector is evolving to meet new regulatory, environmental, and market expectations.

Ecotech

Samarkand CITES summit showcases tech to save endangered species

Experts at the 20th CITES Conference reveal wildlife crime worth up to €22B annually, putting 40,000+ species at risk and boosting tech monitoring efforts.

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Depleted oil field to become Europe’s first offshore CO2 storage site

When the project begins commercial operations next year, it is expected to become the European Union’s first fully-operational offshore CO2 storage site.

Ecotech

Zanzibar’s ‘solar mamas’ bring electricity to remote communities

Replacing smoky lamps with solar energy, local women are helping light homes and protect communities.

Ecotech

Renewables overtake coal as biggest global source of electricity

The authors say it's a sign that renewables can keep up the pace with the growing appetite for electricity worldwide.

Mobility

Madrid tests first driverless bus 'made in Spain'

The Spanish capital has unveiled its first autonomous bus with passengers in Casa de Campo.

Europe News

MEPs vote for report pushing auto sector to recycle of end-of-use parts

New law incentivises more sustainable design, recycling, and reuse of car parts while reducing waste and raw material dependency.

Earth News

Algae grown on dairy effluent cuts mineral fertiliser use by 25%

Researchers are developing bio-based fertilisers that reduce pollution, save energy and could curb Europe’s reliance on Russian imports. One promising solution: algae grown on wastewater.

Ecotech

Lab-grown oils could make your cosmetics deforestation-free

Traditional palm and cocoa butter supply chains can take months. SMEY’s lab-grown oils cut that down to only 30 days.

Europe News

Why Brussels doesn’t hate AC — but Europe still struggles with it

No, the EU hasn't banned air conditioning. So why do Europeans still resist it? Here's a policy look at Europe’s love-hate relationship with staying cool through the summer.

Ecotech

How AI is speeding up disaster response after earthquakes and storms

The researchers’ AI flagged more than 7,000 landslides within just three hours following an earthquake last year.

Ecotech

From Italy to Ukraine, plastic waste gets a second life with DIY tech

Around 1400 tonnes were recycled by the Precious Plastic community in one year. Could open-source tech help plastic recycling finally take off?

Ecotech

Meet the fashion designers cooking up unique biomaterial recipes

From mycelium leather to corn-based elastane, there have been many biomaterial breakthroughs in recent years. When will they become mainstream?

Ecotech

Scotland’s underwater turbines break record after 6 years in situ

The turbines generated enough electricity collectively to power up to 7,000 homes annually.

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Solar electricity played ‘major role’ during heatwave, experts explain

Storing solar energy could be the biggest opportunity to strengthen grids, researchers say, as prices soared in Germany, France and Poland.

Ecotech

Report reveals huge solar power potential of abandoned coal mines

“The same ground that powered the industrial era can help power the climate solutions we now urgently need,” analysts say of the 300 GW solution.

Ecotech

Old smartphones turned into ‘tiny data centres’ to track marine life

For just €8, researchers are turning old smartphones into devices capable of tracking marine life and buses.

Ecotech

Meet the inventors helping farmers keep fruit fresh longer

In partnership with European Patent Office

Drawing on their farming roots, Ugandan entrepreneurs Sandra Namboozo and Samuel Muyita have created a natural sachet that keeps fruit fresh for longer.

Ecotech

World’s largest sand battery starts slashing emissions in Finnish town

The 15 metres wide battery can store a month's heat demand in summer - how does it work?

Ecotech

How the Mashouf sisters are turning CO₂ into textiles

In partnership with European Patent Office

Neeka and Leila Mashouf have created a breakthrough enzymatic process that turns CO₂ into cellulose-based fibres for textiles and beyond, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional production.

Ecotech

The engineers cleaning up the high seas by trapping ship emissions

In partnership with European Patent Office

With a modular carbon capture system for ships, Alisha Fredriksson and Roujia Wen are helping decarbonise maritime transport – one pebble at a time.

Ecotech

Seaweed packaging is shifting single-use plastic out of stadiums

Notpla is aiming to expand in Europe and displace 1 billion units of single-use plastic by 2030.

Ecotech

These UK scientists are ‘growing colour’ using nature’s DNA codes

Colorifix successfully dyed greens and oranges this year, adding to a palette of pigments from nature.

Ecotech

Europe’s carbon capture and storage strategy off to a rocky start

High costs, local opposition and technical issues threaten the viability of the EU’s multi-billion euro gamble on CCS to decarbonise heavy industry.

The Big Question

The Big Question: How can we cut house prices and keep using concrete?

Paebbl’s technology could transform the construction industry and reduce concrete emissions by up to 70%.

Ecotech

What happened to the dream of a European supergrid?

In the wake of the widespread power outage in Spain and Portugal, experts revisit the case for a supergrid across Europe.

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Indian city uses smartwatches to track impact of deadly heat

Cities like Ahmedabad have always had hot summers, but now they're nearing the threshold beyond which exposure for more than a few hours can be fatal.

Ecotech

Solar has a ‘cybersecurity challenge’. Here’s what experts suggest

A new report maps solar systems’ cybersecurity weaknesses and how we can protect them.

Ecotech

What are the five hardest things to recycle in Europe?

We still don’t know how to recycle these five common products, but scientists are busy finding answers.

Ecotech

Scientists might have found a way to generate electricity from rain

Researchers have used rain-like droplets moving through a tube to generate enough energy to light up 12 LEDs.

Ecotech

These European countries are the greenest at heating their buildings

District heating networks help Nordic and Baltic countries top the list, while many major economies are lagging behind.

Ecotech

This Swedish city has put its money where its mouth is on green issues

The council is holding itself to strict standards on energy and EVs as it seeks to be close to carbon-free by 2030.

Ecotech

A growing industry is betting on the ocean to capture carbon

There is major debate over the consequences for oceans and over the exact benefits for the climate.

Ecotech

EVs will save Europe 8 coal power plants worth of emissions this year

One in five new cars sold in the EU this year will have zero tailpipe emissions. How did we get here?

Ecotech

World’s most powerful underwater turbines are coming to French coast

One of France's first commercial-scale tidal energy pilot projects, NH1 is due to supply thousands of locals with clean electricity.

Ecotech

Could cleaner stoves replace ‘leaky’ gas stoves in our kitchens?

Simple plug-in electric stoves could be a cleaner and more climate-friendly cooking solution.

Ecotech

This heart-inspired buoy is harnessing wave power in Portugal

European countries with strong Atlantic swells like Spain, France and Ireland have the most wave energy potential.

Ecotech

Scientists discover ‘hungry’ marine fungi that eat plastic pollution

Researchers are training ‘mighty’ marine fungi to quickly eat polyurethane, one of our most common plastics.

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Should every European capital have an urban 'pocket forest'?

Our cities are polluted and overcrowded - but planting trees in urban spaces create future wildlife habitats.

Ecotech

How is Sweden leading the pack on renewable energy in transport?

Renewable electricity is helping the EU achieve its goal, but campaigners caution against relying on biofuels.

Ecotech

World’s biggest cargo plane will transport next-gen wind turbines

Transporting wind turbine blades by air could help super-size the future of onshore wind farms.

Ecotech

Could heat pumps help cut EU emissions from manufacturing?

More than 60 per cent of the energy used by European industry is used for heat needed for manufacturing.

Ecotech

A father and daughter's fight to turn oil data into life-saving water

Unlocking seismic data could aid the search for fresh groundwater in Africa, where water scarcity affects two-thirds of the population.

Ecotech

Solar grazing: Why sheep are the perfect partner for photovoltaics

Farmers in the USA are waking up to the benefits of keeping sheep on solar farms, but Europe’s been doing this for ages.

Ecotech

Tiny British island is now home to the world’s most remote EV charger

The island of St Helena is hoping that better infrastructure will incentivise more people to move away from petrol and diesel-powered vehicles.

Ecotech

Scientists create fungal battery that needs feeding - then eats itself

Yeast and white rot fungus could have a small but ingenious role to play in the energy transition.

Ecotech

Scientists transform waste into batteries that could power grid

Sustainable alternatives to rare metals are needed as the demand for batteries increases.

Ecotech

How the Scottish whisky industry is inadvertently tackling overfishing

How one man’s love for the ocean created an Omega-3 alternative that has gained global glory.

Ecotech

What does China’s EV dominance mean for Europe and the environment?

China’s EV boom offers climate hope, but market dominance risks new environmental challenges.

Home

Inside the nuclear reactor that will give Earth unlimited power

Euronews Next went behind the scenes at the world’s largest nuclear fusion device attempting to harness the same reaction that powers the Sun and stars.

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Mobility

Barcelona's metro trains are powering EVs each time they brake

Regenerative brakes allow metro trains to produce energy rather than heat, which is now being used to supply EV charging points at street level.

Mobility

What is battery swapping and could it help make EVs more popular?

The technology isn't new but it presents several challenges.

Earth News

Spotify, Netflix…Heat pumps? How to get eco-heating on subscription

Buying and installing a heat pump comes to an eye-watering €11,500 – but this company aims to change that.

Ecotech

Body heat could replace the need for batteries with this breakthrough

Using your body heat to power a watch or personal air conditioning system? It’s not as far-fetched as it sounds.

Mobility

Could a suitcase-sized onboard charger help curb truck emissions?

The onboard chargers are currently being used in eight electric trucks in Denmark to decarbonise supply chains.

Ecotech

How do heat pumps work? 5 common myths debunked

Around 24 million heat pumps have been installed in Europe so far - here’s why they work well in different countries and conditions.

Ecotech

Water-starved Singapore is showing off its ‘sewage beer’ at COP29

The NEWBrew cans have been a surprise hit with people in Baku, alongside other eco-innovations.

Ecotech

100-year-old London flats seek to bust a big heat pump myth

The UK has some of the worst-insulated homes in Europe making them very expensive to heat.

Ecotech

Inside the Oxford lab cooking up the next generation of solar cells

Rooftops and ‘flying wings’ could be fitted with these more powerful perovskite-on-silicon solar panels.

Ecotech

Could electric wallpaper replace your gas boiler?

Want to reduce your heating bills? Eco-friendly electric wallpaper could be the answer

Ecotech

UK’s largest solar heat system installed on The British Library

This giant solar heating system will help keep the Magna Carta at the perfect temperature.

Ecotech

Solar panels will be rolled onto Swiss railway tracks ‘like a carpet’

After long delays, the removable PV system will finally be tested on a western track next spring.

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Don’t have AC? This new fabric has you covered during heatwaves

The fabric was 6.2°C cooler than the surrounding environment in experiments.

Ecotech

Renewables set to meet half of globe’s power demands by 2030

China is likely to account for almost 60 per cent of all renewable capacity installed worldwide between now and 2030.

Earth News

MEPs debate green tech cars as Chinese EVs challenge EU market

While ostensibly debating the challenge facing Europe’s car industry from more technologically advanced and cheaper Chinese competitors, MEPs spent several hours squabbling over the Green Deal policy to phase out petrol and diesel cars in Europe.

Ecotech

The view from the world's biggest vertical solar rooftop

Vertical solar panels are proving to be a new solution for northern regions, yielding 20 per cent more energy than traditional panels.

Business

Tariffs on Chinese EVs: EU's trade dilemma persists

The EU is walking a delicate tightrope, with some member states keen to protect their markets, while others want to safeguard Chinese investment and to attract more.

Ecotech

What are ‘cool roofs’ and how do they help during heatwaves?

The 'urban heat island' effect heats up cities.

Ecotech

Europe’s most promising climate solutions vie for The Earthshot Prize

From sustainable fish feed to environmental DNA, these are Europe's finalists for the global environmental award.

Ecotech

Vaping waste is a ‘huge’ problem in the UK. Is a new ban the solution?

Last year, around five million single-use vapes were either littered or thrown away every week in the UK.

Ecotech

Is this new device the answer to efficient solar storage?

It builds on previous research showing solar energy can be stored for up to 18 years.

Ecotech

Scientists plan to add iron to the ocean to up carbon absorption

There has been public backlash against the controversial technique, known as ocean iron fertilisation, in the past.

Ecotech

This Swedish vertical farm grows vegetables inside of supermarket

This in-store farming solution uses a hydroponic method, where plants are grown in rockwool plugs in water without soil.

Ecotech

Could lava be used as a sustainable building material in the future?

This Icelandic architect proposes harnessing lava flows to create building foundations.

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The ‘world’s strongest battery’ could pave the way for electric planes

The properties of the structural battery mean it could be used in a wide variety of different situations, according to the researchers.

Ecotech

This is the UK’s first ‘motionless’ wind turbine. How does it work?

The technology is described as a ‘breakthrough scalable renewable energy solution’ that could be coming to other European roofs soon.

Ecotech

Drought-hit Mediterranean countries to invest in water-saving tech

Solar power, smart irrigation and weather-resistant crops are among the proposals to protect farmers and food security.

Ecotech

UK bets on alternative proteins with bug research centre

NAPIC will be a space for industry experts to work through teething problems - and persuade the public to take a bite.

Ecotech

Finland is building a giant heat pump to cut CO2 from warming homes

The heat pump will be part of a plant that will warm around 30,000 homes in Finland’s capital city.

Ecotech

No Patents on Seeds: Europe’s small farmers are battling privatisation

A silent battle is brewing over the control of our food supply's very foundation: seeds.

Ecotech

Can de-extinction companies help solve the biodiversity crisis?

De-extinction tech has an ‘amazing halo effect’, Colossal’s co-founder says.

Ecotech

Japan unveils plans for a CO2-busting conveyor belt road system

Japan’s 500 km Autoflow-Road could slash emissions, worker shortages and traffic.

Ecotech

The unique challenges of fitting solar panels to historic buildings

With the need for green energy increasing, many historic buildings around Europe have been fitted with solar panels using innovative and creative techniques.

Business

Porsche ditches electric car targets as demand fails to accelerate

The news comes after Porsche warned that production of some cars had been hit by a shortage of aluminium parts following the flooding of a factory at a key European supplier.

Ecotech

This European country has installed over 500,000 ‘solar balconies’

This new wave of solar producers aren’t just getting cheap electricity, they’re also participating in the energy transition.

Ecotech

World’s first commercial hydrogen ferry is taking passengers for free

The ferry can travel about 550 kilometres and operate for 16 hours before it needs to refuel.

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This simple farming technique can cut rice’s methane emissions in half

Agri-tech startup Rize is helping rice farmers In Southeast Asia to reduce their methane emissions, while giving their businesses a boost.

Ecotech

Europe is leading the way on installing green roofs

Europe boasts three decades of research and product development that underpin its thriving green roof industry.

Ecotech

Teenagers in Türkiye invent drought-defying farm device

These teenagers from Türkiye are runners-up for The Earth Prize for their cheap and fast solution to crop failure.

Ecotech

Why are bottle caps now attached to the bottle?

A new requirement for a tethered design for plastic caps on drinks bottles officially comes into force in the EU on Wednesday, but what’s behind the move?

Ecotech

Could floating wind farms be a game changer for renewable energy?

Countries are developing the tech to produce wind power at even greater depths.

Ecotech

How scientists are growing seafood under offshore wind farms

Denmark is serving up a side of mussels alongside renewable power.

Ecotech

This Ukrainian startup is making paper without cutting down trees

The paper industry buys more than 30% of all the industrial wood sold worldwide.

Ecotech

This Swiss start-up is breaking down forever chemicals with bubbles

PFAS are poisoning us, but destroying them is still difficult and expensive. One Swiss start-up may have the answer.

Ecotech

How can we make European cities cooler during heatwaves?

As parts of Greece, Cyprus and Türkiye face searing heatwaves, here's how trees, water and green buildings can help.

Ecotech

‘Bacterial batteries’: How bacteria in soil could power farming tech

Bacteria in soil could power technology that makes farms more productive.

Ecotech

A ‘digital twin’ of Earth will help scientists predict the future

The complex computer model takes into account weather and climate systems as well as our impact on the planet.

Ecotech

Solar should be at the heart of Ukraine’s recovery, campaigners say

Campaigners are calling for a solar energy Marshall Plan ahead of the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin next week.

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Inside Europe’s largest indoor arena as it seeks to clean up its act

As audience expectations grow bigger and bigger, how can stadiums reign in their emissions?

Earth News

Brussels green lights €1.4bn in state subsidy for hydrogen projects

The European Commission hopes to further boost EU clean energy technology by approving whopping state subsidies for a range of projects aimed at using hydrogen to replace fossil fuels in tranport.

Ecotech

Swiss scientists invent healthier and more sustainable chocolate

Cocoa fruit contains other valuable ingredients that have been underutilised until now, the researchers say.

Ecotech

Iceland: See inside the world’s biggest plant sucking CO2 from the air

Climeworks is harnessing Iceland’s geothermal power, while gearing up for megatonne capacity around the world.

Earth News

China dominating soaring global clean tech industry

EU’s goal to increase domestic manufacturing capacity for net-zero technologies faces stiff competition from China.

Ecotech

‘Game changers’: Battery costs drop by 90% in 15 years

To hit our 2030 energy goals, global storage capacity needs to increase sixfold. Batteries will do most of the heavy lifting.

Ecotech

How climate change is threatening one of Portugal’s best carbon sinks

For each kilogram of cork produced, the trees can capture 73 kg of CO2, according to Portugal's leading cork company.

Tech News

Ecosia launches its ‘eco-friendly’ web browser

Ecosia, known for its tree-planting search engine, launched its ‘eco-friendly’ web browser on Earth Day.

Earth News

23 member states sign Solar Charter, vow to tackle unfair competition

Leaders pledge extended support with new European Solar Charter to back European EU photovoltaic manufacturing.

Ecotech

Could subscription solar power slash your energy bills?

Want a ‘money printing machine’ on your roof? Leonardo DiCaprio is backing this European solar company.

Ecotech

Beer and pizza are going climate neutral inside Berlin's old airport

Euronews Green went behind the scenes at Berlin’s tech-hub located in disused airport Tegel to learn more.

Ecotech

This robot disguised as a fox will scare wildlife away from runways

The robot can be disguised as a fox or coyote to scare wildlife away from runways.

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Ecotech

Painting pavements and roofs could reduce city heat by 1.5C

Cool paint can help cities combat the urban heat island effect, a new study suggests.

Ecotech

Meet the solar entrepreneurs changing women’s lives in Nigeria

The African country has the lowest access to electricity in the world. Women and girls are bearing the brunt of energy poverty.

Ecotech

Could old coffee grounds help clean up contaminated water?

An estimated six million tonnes of coffee grounds are discarded annually. What if they could be put to good use?

Ecotech

AI robots are patrolling Dutch tulip fields to root out viruses

Tulip fields in the Netherlands were threatened by viruses until this AI robot rolled in to save the day.

Ecotech

Solar batteries are crucial in avoiding blackouts during heatwaves

Batteries come into their own when air conditioner usage cranks up during heatwaves.

Ecotech

These window-mounted heat pumps can be fitted in 15 minutes

Heat pump tech has been downsized into something that looks a bit like a window air conditioner.

Ecotech

This French town is building a solar canopy over its cemetery

Residents in Saint-Joachim can join this unusual community energy scheme for just €5.

Health news

This German start-up makes biodegradable tampons from seaweed

Plastic period products are the fifth most common single-use plastic item discovered on European beaches, higher than plastic cups and straws.

Ecotech

Wind-powered heat pumps could slash energy bills by up to one third

Adding solar panels and a battery to the mix could make the cost and carbon savings even greater, according to a new report.

Ecotech

Growth in carbon emissions slows thanks to clean energy tech

Though energy demand increased, clean energy tech helped the world to avoid using more fossil fuels last year.

Ecotech

Inside the Italian school saving money with a €350,000 hydrogen boiler

The project has got a warm welcome. But is green hydrogen the solution to decarbonising global heating systems?

Ecotech

Batteries made from woodchips could clean up the EV industry

The material will soon be manufactured in the EU and US, reducing dependence on Chinese supplies of graphite.

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India makes it easier to install rooftop solar panels on homes

India last year became the world's most populous nation, with 1.4 billion people and a hunger for energy that is rising fast.

Ecotech

What is water cremation? ‘Eco-friendly’ burials begin in Britain

The UK’s biggest funeral care provider is now offering water cremation. But what exactly is it and what is its impact on the environment?

Ecotech

OceanX: What is this billionaire-backed ship doing in the deep?

A state of the art ship is on a mission to “explore the ocean and bring it back to the world”. How valuable is this deep sea philanthropy?

Ecotech

Carbon capture key to net-zero goal, but climate chief urges caution

A warning from the climate commission Wopke Hoekstra that carbon capture is no magical cure for global heating comes as new policies show the EU is banking on a huge and rapid deployment of the 'unproven' technology to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century.

Ecotech

One of Europe’s deepest mines is being turned into a gravity battery

A Scottish company is using the Pyhäjärvi mine to build its first full-scale prototype gravity energy store.

Earth News

Governments caught off guard by von der Leyen’s U-turn on pesticides

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen's decision to withdraw a proposal that would have forced farmers to drastically reduce their reliance on chemical pesticides marks an abrupt end to Belgium's attempt to recast the legislation as a tool to promote greener alternatives.

Ecotech

Is Europe at risk from tsunamis? Inside France's secure warning centre

With a tsunami alert drill taking place today in the south of France, we explore why it's necessary.

Ecotech

Do wind turbines still work in freezing temperatures?

From Texas to Sweden, misinformation about wind farms tends to circulate as the mercury drops. Here’s what you need to know.

Ecotech

Chicken bones ground to paste could help cut food waste and emissions

Food scientists have found a way to make chicken nuggets and fish cakes out of otherwise discarded bones and hard tissues.

Ecotech

Power your devices using indoor light with these high-tech cells

Can solar cells work indoors? This tech turns any light into power eliminating need for batteries.

Earth News

EU urged to adopt absolute, not 'net', target for emissions cuts

Scientists, civil society groups and businesses have warned EU climate commissioner Wopke Hoekstra that combining greenhouse gas emissions cuts and removals using nature-based and industrial processes in a single target could hamper climate action.

Ecotech

Slovakia is home to the world’s first road made from cigarette butts

Only an estimated third of the cigarette butts from the 18 billion cigarettes smoked worldwide every day end up in a rubbish or recycling bin.

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World’s tallest wooden wind tower goes into operation in Sweden

This Swedish start-up is making wind towers from wood and slashing CO2 emissions.

Ecotech

Solar panel prices fell by over 50% in 2023

This year saw record-breaking solar output and a 'momentous shift’ in battery production.

Ecotech

Will a heat pump save you money? It depends on your home, experts say

Is your home ‘heat pump ready’? Here's why careful costing is essential before installing the green tech.

Ecotech

Sun, wind and desert salts: Inside Chile's renewable energy laboratory

The solar thermal tower Cerro Dominador has become a symbol of Chile’s energy revolution against climate change.

Ecotech

Water diplomacy: How Rotterdam exports its water expertise

The Dutch city is world famous for protecting itself from flooding. How is Rotterdam exporting its water solutions abroad - and why?

Ecotech

The world’s first solar truck is being tested on Sweden's roads

Swedish manufacturer Scania has developed a haulage trailer fitted with solar panels which could decarbonise existing trucks.

Earth News

Auditors question potential of biofuels to tackle transport emissions

A lack of production capacity and access to sufficient sustainable feedstock means policy makers should not depend too much on biofuels to slash greenhouse gas emissions from transport, EU auditors have warned.

Earth News

Recycling Ukraine's toppled buildings is an asbestos-laden headache

70% of buildings in Ukraine are estimated to contain asbestos.

Climate

This tiny island was powered by wind and water for 28 days

The smallest of the Canary Islands has achieved a record of only using wind and water power for 28 consecutive days.

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Decade of action: Panasonic Energy to quadruple production levels and halve its carbon footprint

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Panasonic Energy, a global leader in battery vehicle technology, is on track to quadruple current production levels of its high-capacity lithium-ion batteries by 2031 as the demand for battery electric vehicles (EVs) soars in markets around the world.

Mobility

This start-up can convert your petrol car into an EV in just 8 hours

Using a method that can fit batteries in up to 42 mainstream car models, start-up e-Revolt believes it can cut conversion times from months to a day.

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This French company has designed an e-bike that doesn’t need a battery

The brainchild of French entrepreneur Adrien Lelièvre, the Pi-Pop e-bike uses a supercapacitor to store energy rather than rely on batteries.

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Ecotech

India builds huge renewable energy park in earthquake-prone marshland

India is building the world's largest renewable energy park. Why are environmentalists concerned?

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This US state should have a solar panel canal by 2025

Solar-covered canals are set to generate renewable energy and save water in this notoriously dry area.

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78% of carbon capture projects are used to boost oil production

Here's why carbon capture is no easy solution to climate change.

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Is soilless farming Egypt’s answer to water scarcity?

Hydroponics uses just 10 per cent of the water needed for traditional cultivation.

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High-tech Swedish ferry aims to electrify the world’s waterways

Energy savings from going airborne give the hydrofoil electric ferry the speed and range needed to make it work on batteries.

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Swedish factory boasts ability to sort most plastic in the world

Hailed as a ‘game changer’, the site is big enough to receive all plastic packaging waste generated from Swedish households.

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Floating solar panels could help the world transition to renewables

Covering reservoirs with floating solar could produce three times as much energy as the EU currently does, a study has found.

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These tree-like turbines make home wind power possible

This nature-inspired ‘wind tree’ can produce renewable energy in urban environments.

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How are these jacuzzi like circles saving porpoises and seals?

Bubble curtains were used to limit oil spills - now they’re safeguarding porpoises from wind farm noise in the North Sea.

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What is ‘white hydrogen’ and could it be a fuel of the future?

Could this natural fuel be a solution to Europe’s energy crisis?

France

Popular German burial option gaining popularity in eastern France

An ecological concept adopted from neighbouring Germany, cinerary or sanctuary forests are growing in popularity in eastern France as an alternative to cemeteries. They give people an option to be buried in a peaceful setting among nature.

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How green are EVs really compared to your petrol or diesel car?

Carmakers are pledging billions to develop supposedly eco-friendly EVs but their manufacture is not carbon-free. How do they compare with ICE cars?

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This 3D-printed house could resist a 9.0 magnitude earthquake

A house that could resist earthquakes was built in Guatemala in 26 hours using a 3D printer.

Ecotech

These flooded coal mines are being used to heat hundreds of homes

Abandoned coal mines are providing a surprisingly potent source of zero-carbon energy in Europe.

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‘World’s largest offshore wind farm’ produces power for the first time

A single rotation of this wind turbine - twice as tall as the London Eye - can power a home for two days.

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‘Yuck factor’ aside, what does beer made from shower water taste like?

‘It tastes like a nice, crisp, Kölsch style ale. You'd have no idea the source of the water’

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'Could a ‘beanless' brew save coffee from climate change?'

Coffee is causing deforestation at an ‘alarming rate’ - could a beanless brew be the solution?

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The European capital with free transport and 15-minute city ambition

10 years after it made public transport free, how is Tallinn’s transport network still changing for the better?

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How France is using AI tech to prevent 'crushing' of male chicks

Here's how France is using 'in-ovo sexing' after partially banning the culling of male chicks earlier this year.

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Why has Lego abandoned plans to make recycled plastic bricks?

After two years of testing, the world's largest toymaker has failed to make bricks that reduce carbon emissions.

Ecotech

Will floating farms keep the Dutch fed as sea levels rise?

The Netherlands is one of Europe's most innovative countries on tackling rising waters.

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World’s ‘first green container ship’ christened in Denmark

Denmark launches the world’s ‘first green container ship’ but clean methanol still has cost and safety issues.

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These robots are saving waste from landfill by ripping up shoes

This French company is revolutionising fashion waste recycling with cutting-edge tech.

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Is checking wind turbines for damage a job for robots?

Wind turbine maintenance could soon be carried out by drones and AI, improving costs and safety.

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