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Belgium eyes offshore wind and solar to increase renewables’ capacity

Lowland state seeks to optimise limited North Sea area for clean energy production.

Eco-Innovation

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.

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Geothermal potential in northern, western Europe flagged as lawmakers

Northern Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium are key potential locations for boosting the supply of geothermal energy, an expert told Euronews, as EU lawmakers backed a strategy to boost the bloc’s development of the renewable source.

Business

UK and Denmark launch Viking Link underwater cable project

As the world grapples with climate change and weather imbalances, the UK and Denmark have begun a joint venture with the potential to transport enough electricity to power up to 2.5 million UK homes and save millions of pounds in home energy costs.

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What is on the climate agenda at Davos?

Climate change is one of the biggest risks the world faces over the next decade, according to the World Economic Forum.

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Renewables growth in 2023 broke records

IEA reports 50% growth last year.

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Which EU countries use the most - and least - renewable energy?

Under the Renewable Energy Directive, the EU has increased its 2030 renewable target from 32 per cent to 42.5 per cent.

Climate

National plans in doubt as EU plans radical new 2040 climate target

With the European Commission expected to announce next month a radical new 2040 target for greenhouse gas emissions reduction, there are worrying signs that governments are struggling to meet existing commitments.

Eco-Innovation

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.

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Coal gets free pass under electricity market reform

Poland, backed by France and Bulgaria, won its lobbying campaign for a coal exemption.

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Euroviews. The EU and UK are backing the wrong horse in the race to net zero

There’s nothing about taking the decades-old carbon stored in a tree and parking it belowground that will deliver “negative emissions”, Dr Mary S. Booth and Elsie Blackshaw-Crosby write.

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COP28: What happened on day 11 of the UN climate conference?

We're heading into the final hours at the UN climate conference with COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber pushing to finish on time. But can a final deal be agreed that works for everyone?

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There are more green jobs than people with the skills to do them

We spoke to LinkedIn co-founder Allen Blue on the sidelines of COP28 to find out how to prepare the world’s workforce for a green future.

Living

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.

Economy

Using energy at the right time can save Europe €10.5 billion a year

You could save 7% on your electricity bill by 2030 - and 10% by 2050 - in the EU and the UK if you tweak your consumption habits, according to a new study. Here’s how to get there.

Eco-Innovation

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.

Green News

Portugal sets ‘important’ new record for renewable energy production

Portugal produced more renewable energy than its electricity needs for the longest period ever this week.

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Wales is our Green European Country of the Month

Though it may be small, Wales is one country making moves on climate action.

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In pictures: A power plant is toppled to make way for renewables

Energy produced by nearby offshore wind farms will power local homes and businesses.

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COP28 President urges countries to find common ground at UN summit

Pre-COP talks are taking place this week to lay the groundwork for negotiations at the UN climate summit in late November.

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