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The Dutch tulip farmer swapping gas for heat from Bitcoin mining

A greenhouse in the Netherlands is using the heat generated from cryptocurrency mining to partially heat its large premises, saving on its gas bill.

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Watch: Rome unveils second sustainably-lit Christmas tree

Rome unveiled on Tuesday its second eco-friendly, low-impact Christmas tree, as the city installed a spruce in Campidoglio Square.

Green News

Raising the EU’s ‘outdated’ renewables target by 5% would save €200bn

Energy ministers are voting next week on whether to raise targets from 40 to 45 per cent by 2050, a move which experts say would have a huge impact.

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Valencia uses lampposts to charge electric cars

Valencia is one of 100 European cities aiming to become carbon neutral by 2030.

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Could the UK reverse a ban on onshore wind farms?

New onshore wind projects could soon be allowed where communities welcome them.

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Renewable energy set to overtake coal in the US for the first time

More than a fifth of all energy in the US will come from hydropower, wind and solar this year, but it still has a long way to go before hitting its climate targets.

Mobility

Volvo's new flagship all-electric SUV could power your home

The Swedish automobile maker's new EV supports bi-directional charging, allowing owners to transfer electricity from the car to their home.

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Europe’s energy crisis is boosting green hydrogen. Is it the future?

The challenge of making hydrogen using only clean energies has long been to get the costs down to compete with fossil-based hydrogen. Then came the Ukraine war.

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What’s the future of offshore renewables?

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode, we're talking about the emerging sector of ocean energy. Will the ocean produce enough to fade out fossil fuels? How's it all going to work?

Ireland

Turf wars: Irish government rethinking ban on peat extraction

The debate on peat cutting is nothing new in Ireland. But as the country faces soaring energy costs, many in rural areas are fighting back.

Eco-Innovation

This floating solar farm chases the sun to absorb more energy

It is the first floating solar farm in the world to use the technology.

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Insulate Britain celebrates win after government pledge

Four Insulate Britain activists are on trial today after blocking the M25 last year. But the group has celebrated a ‘civil resistance win.’

Tech News

This nightclub is saving energy by harnessing revellers' body heat

The BodyHeat system harvests heat generated by partiers and stores it in 12 underground boreholes, before being used to heat or cool the venue later.

Green News

European countries join international wind energy alliance

The alliance plans to expand wind energy on a large scale, in a short time and at a competitive price.

Eco-Innovation

Which European countries are leading on solar power?

Solar isn’t just for green fields. From roads to railways and reservoirs, here’s how Europe’s energy landscape is changing for the better.

Eco-Innovation

‘A balancing act’: A wind turbine designer on how nature comes first

Wind turbines can often create unforeseen environmental problems. Here's how they're being adapted to take nature into account.

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Inside San Francisco's bold plan to cut air pollution

“San Francisco believes in climate action as a whole, people care” says mayor London Breed. So what is the city doing to fight it?

Green News

These European countries are pouring billions into fossil fuels abroad

The astronomical funding is a 35 per cent decrease from the 2016 to 2019 period - but nonetheless jeopardises crucial climate pledges.

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Euroviews. View: Europe’s energy crisis shouldn’t prompt a dash for gas in Africa

A group of African and European organisations are today calling on EU leaders to abandon their short-sighted scramble.

Renewable energy is energy generated from natural sources that are constantly replenished, such as sunlight, wind, water, and geothermal heat.