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Climate

Meet the billionaire planning to bring down Australia's coal industry

Australian billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes wants to buy up the country's coal plants and make them renewable. Will he succeed?

Green News

Ireland smashed records for wind power in February, report reveals

Records have been broken but to meet climate targets, more wind power is needed.

Climate

Shetland: How the remote islands are making the most of strong winds

Shetland’s fortunes were bound up in North Sea oil and gas. Now it's at the start of a green new chapter just as the energy crisis bites.

Living

These are the green jobs of the future, according to new LinkedIn data

Amid a 'great reshuffle' in the global economy, more and more people are switching to green jobs. How can we ensure a just transition?

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Eco-Innovation

Humans could become walking solar panels if this technology takes off

Solar fashion and vertical solar farms are the future with this new material that doesn't need direct sunlight to make electricity.

Smart Regions

Unlocking the grid: the smart energy solution for Alpine areas

In partnership with the European Commission

Smart Regions heads to the French Vercors to see how one small Alpine village is producing enough renewable energy to meet the power demands of the local areas.

Green News

France calls for nuclear 'renaissance' to end reliance on fossil fuels

Nuclear power currently provides around 70 per cent of France's energy, more than any other country.

Living

What is vampire power? This one trick could save you €90 a year

With energy prices at a record high across Europe, here is one simple trick to keep your bills down and lower CO2 emissions at home.

Portugal

Portugal limits hydroelectric power amid unusual winter drought

At least 45% of Portugal is currently experiencing “severe” or “extreme” drought.

World News

EU auditor: Fossil fuels get more tax breaks than renewables

As part of the “European Green Deal," the EU has committed to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared with 1990 levels.

Green News

Saudi minister backs pink hydrogen made by ‘emancipated young ladies’

Bin Salman told the World Economic Forum of the petropower’s ambition to become a green and blue hydrogen leader too.

Green News

These are the six major environmental stories to follow in 2022

From the biodiversity crisis to activism to renewable energy to Joe Biden's environmental promises - there's a lot to pay attention to this year.

Germany

Germany shuts down three of its six nuclear power plants

However, the full phase-out will not be over for a long time, as the post-operational phase and the gradual dismantling of the plants, under the responsibility of operators, is expected to take many more years.

Living

Why is this rebel community in Spain fighting back against wind farms?

As Spain drives its wind farm expansion across rural regions, one community in north-east Spain is bitterly divided.

Green News

Germany is pouring 60 billion euros into combatting climate change

Plus an additional 18 billion euros will go into the country's climate and transformation fund next year.

Green News

No more food will be sent to landfill in California, under new law

California is banning food waste from landfills, it'll be turned into compost or energy instead.

Eco-Innovation

Tidal energy could help the UK reach net-zero but is it too expensive?

Harnessing the power of the ocean could be a gamechanger for this island nation but investment is needed to make tidal energy projects cheaper.

Living

The trillion dollar question: How to fix the fashion industry

Is decarbonisation a silver bullet for the industry or a sophisticated papering over the cracks?

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Power plant chimneys demolished in Australia

Two chimney towers and a boiler house at a decommissioned coal-fired power plant in Australia were demolished on Wednesday.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnian miners protest again wage and jobs cuts in Sarajevo

The demonstration follows government plans to restructure indebted coal mines as part of a programme to switch to renewable energy sources.