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Ecotech

Concrete: The secret CO2 emitter behind coal, oil and gas

This new concrete formula could mitigate two billion tonnes of CO2.

Earth News

Local councils trusted more than world leaders on climate, poll finds

A new poll reveals UK citizens trust local councils more than world leaders when it comes to tackling the root causes of climate change.

Travel News

Husband builds a rotating house so his wife can enjoy better views

In Bosnia, a man has built a rotating house to please his wife, who wants a different view from her bedroom window.

Croatia

Croatia celebrates as €420m bridge on Adriatic coast nears completion

It will connect Dubrovnik with the rest of the country and allow north-south travellers to avoid going through Bosnia.

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Work

These robots will build your future home

With the construction industry anticipating a skills shortage in the next ten years, the sector is turning to robots, automation and 3D printing to deliver the homes and offices of the future.

Ecotech

A 3D printed home shaped like a boulder has just got its first tenants

A Dutch couple will be moving into their new home which was printed in just 120 hours.

Home

These innovators hope to revolutionise housing with 3D printed homes

A new generation of entrepreneurs and start-ups are shaking up the construction industry by deploying 3D printing technology to build houses.

Netherlands

Housing crisis emerges as major election issue as Netherlands votes

Over the past five years, for many, finding a house has become a nightmare.

Ecotech

How COVID-19 has permanently changed the way our suburbs look

We investigate how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted developing suburbia.

Denmark

Denmark to build world's first energy island in the North Sea

As part of its ambitious carbon emissions reduction targets, Denmark plans to create a €28-billion wind power island.

Partner content

Software and algorithms are key to Dubai's vertical growth

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

It's not only bricks, mortar, money, and men.

Earth News

Solar panels and underfloor heating: Inside a very British eco home

An air source heating system absorbs heat from the outside air to heat both the house and hot water.

Earth News

The Lock Inn: Man builds eco-pub in his garden to beat lockdown blues

One British man built his own pub out of second-hand materials, so neighbours can enjoy a beer in the sun.

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A little taste of Egypt in a Russian village

St Petersburg family erect replica of Great Pyramid of Giza in their backyard.

Germany

Berlin Airport wants 20,000 volunteers for dress rehearsals

CEO Lütke Daldrup says "the trial operation is an internationally established standard that will help us to open BER as smoothly as possible".

World News

Euroviews. It’s time to revitalise European industry to meet climate challenges ǀ View

The cement industry is fully committed to reducing its carbon emissions. We are proud innovators, and so our commitment to environmental efficiency is already apparent at every step of the cement manufacturing process.

United Kingdom

London's €21bn Crossrail delayed again until at least 2021

The east-west rail link, one of Europe’s most ambitious engineering projects, has been repeatedly delayed and could now cost an €750m.

USA

Partial building collapse at Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans kills one

A partial collapse of the under-construction Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans, USA has killed one person.

Ecotech

Building your own car

This is about driving a car that’s unique to you and tailored to your exact demands.

World

Resident who lost her home remembers Genoa bridge being built as child

Over 500 people who were forced to leave their homes following the disaster in Genoa still don’t know if they will ever be allowed to return home. Anna Rita Certo was one of them.