Now playing Next Climate Solar is helping prevent heatwave power cuts in Europe Record-breaking temperatures have put pressure on Europe's energy systems but increased output from solar is helping to fill the gap. 07/08/2023
Now playing Next Green News Portugal is our Green Country of the Month - here’s why Portugal has doubled its 2030 goals for solar and green hydrogen capacity. It’s also helping people to live and travel more sustainably. 31/07/2023
Now playing Next Green News Scotland gives green light to €600M ‘hollow mountain’ water battery The subterranean hydro power station has become known as ‘Hollow Mountain’. 27/07/2023
Now playing Next Mobility EU approves new law to add more EV chargers across Europe The new law will ensure that EV owners in Europe can travel across the bloc with complete coverage, allowing them to easily pay for recharging their vehicles without apps or subscriptions. 25/07/2023
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation The US is finally getting its first solar canal system One study estimates that covering California's canals with solar panels could generate enough energy to power Los Angeles for most of the year. 24/07/2023
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation Could solar power be the answer to zero emissions train travel? As India 'solarises' its railways, here are the European countries realising the potential of sun-powered trains too. 19/07/2023
Now playing Next Green News Wind and solar could produce over a third of the world's power by 2030 Energy prices will drop as wind and solar production increases 15/07/2023
Now playing Next Green News COP28 president reveals climate action plan for UN summit COP28 is due to take place in November in Dubai and some decisions around the climate conference have already caused controversy. 14/07/2023
Now playing Next Green News EU to push for an end to ‘unabated’ fossil fuel use at COP28 The EU wants governments to commit to more renewables, improve energy efficiency and give up fossil fuels for good. 13/07/2023
Now playing Next Green News Here’s why Austria is our Green country of the month Renewable energy, carbon taxes and public transport are top of the agenda for Austria. 30/06/2023
Now playing Next Green News World heading in ‘wrong direction’ as fossil fuels surge, report shows Renewables growth did not dent fossil fuel dominance in 2022, a report has revealed. 26/06/2023
Now playing Next Green News Europe is warming twice as fast as the global average Heat extremes are likely to become more frequent and more intense across the region, a WMO report warns. 19/06/2023
Now playing Next Living 'Bypass the system’: How people power brought solar to this UK street These London artists raised €132,000 to bring solar power to their ‘delighted’ neighbours. 15/06/2023
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation This giant wind turbine is helping to make Glastonbury even greener Communities have the opportunity to host the turbine after its Glasto stint, under Octopus Energy’s ‘try before you buy’ scheme. 14/06/2023
Now playing Next Green News Ireland’s data centres are using as much electricity as all city homes New official figures show data centres’ electricity usage in Ireland is surging at a time where the country is failing to meet its climate targets. 13/06/2023
Now playing Next Green News Here’s why Iceland is our Green country of the month This country has become a world leader in geothermal technology and produces one of the highest amounts of green energy per person in the world. 31/05/2023
Now playing Next Green News Solar investment set to eclipse oil for the first time ever Spending on clean energy technology has soared, in part due to the global energy crisis. 26/05/2023
Now playing Next world news Euroviews. Climate change is hurting the Earth. It will hurt your wallet, too Climate change will endanger financial security, our personal health, and the planet we love living on. Real solutions will only come from governments that require equal participation and collaboration between all, Prof Gary Yohe writes. 19/05/2023
Now playing Next Green News Portugal smashes record for wind and solar energy generation Greater solar capacity got Portugal over the halfway mark, while Spain, Finland and Belgium are also breaking energy records. 18/05/2023
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation How floating solar farms generate energy while saving land and water This technology is already popular in Asian countries where free land is scarce and expensive but now it is taking off in other parts of the world. 11/05/2023