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EU data protection: "We are the first ones to set a real standard"

'The Global Conversation' met Jan Philipp Albrecht, the German MEP leading the charge behind the groundbreaking, new data protection regulations which will apply from 25 May 2018

18/05/2018

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Can industrial waste be mined and recycled in sustainable ways?

'Futuris' investigates whether landfill sites are really treasure troves!

11/05/2018

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Could Butanol be our new alternative to fossil fuels?

Biologists across Europe have been carrying out detailed research to find out how effective Butanext, a biofuel from wheat straw, could be to replace finite fossil fuels.

23/04/2018

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Leanships: changing the tide in shipbuilding

Scientists hail the imminent arrival of new, efficient, low-emission ships on the market thanks to leaps forward in hull and propeller development.

19/02/2018

Business Planet

The European network that finds coaches for entrepreneurs

The Enterprise Europe Network finds funding for innovation, helping to access new international markets.

26/01/2018

Economy

New car sales in Britain drop off

Latest figures show new car sales in the UK heading for first yearly drop since 2011

05/12/2017

Australia

South Australia unveils world's largest lithium-ion battery to feed it

The world's biggest lithium ion battery, built by Tesla, has been switched on to help solve South Australia's chronic power problems.

01/12/2017

Germany

COP23 climate talks end in Bonn

18/11/2017

Economy

Green finance under the spotlight at Bonn COP23 talks

The issue of business and industry investment in the fight against climate change is one of the key points of the Bonn discussions at COP23

16/11/2017

World

Oceans drowning in plastic: UN Climate Change Conference

Ocean protection is crucial in fighting climate change – that is one of the key messages emanating from the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Bonn…

14/11/2017

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Take a trip to Tilos: The self-sufficient island

The small Greek island of Tilos is aiming to become energy self-sufficient, using only renewable sources

13/11/2017

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Takeaway: the self-sufficient island

Could this be the ultimate green land?

13/11/2017

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Tomorrow's hydrogen car

Replacing gasoline and diesel with hydrogen is one of the answers to reducing CO2 emissions.

30/10/2017

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Takeaway: Hydrogen, a green fuel for the future

Filling up your tank with hydrogen!

30/10/2017

Germany

'Dramatic' decrease of flying insects awakens environmental concerns

A 'dramatic' decrease of flying insects has scientists worried about the environment

19/10/2017

Belgium

Using 3D-printing to recycle plastic

A Belgian start-up has been using 3D-printing technology to turn old plastic into sunglasses.

09/09/2017

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Feeding time at the zoo

04/09/2017

Destinations

Eco-Tourism: Preserving the Seychelles’ true treasures

In partnership with seychelles_islands

01/09/2017

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Chincoteague Ponies takes the plunge

More than 200 ponies took part in the annual swim from Assateague Island to neighboring Chincoteague Island on Virginia's eastern shore

27/07/2017

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China’s Yellow River floods

Hukou Waterfall scenic area was closed on Wednesday due to flooding of China’s Yellow River.

27/07/2017