Unreported Europe Shale shock: gas exploration fuels future energy debate in UK Every day since last November a strange procession takes place near the village of Barton Moss in central England. A gathering of resolute 14/02/2014
futuris A smart move to energy efficient airports While statistics say flying may be the safest way to travel, it is perhaps not so safe for the environment. Airplanes burn tons of fuel, and, on the 27/01/2014
futuris Which needs more energy: city or airport? It’s kind of mindblowing, but a single airport uses roughly as much energy as a whole city of 30,000 to 100,000 households! Nicolas Rehault from the 27/01/2014
World Air, Fire and Water Teaching people about the elements isn’t necessarily obvious but is vital in order that humans can make the best use of nature’s gifts. Powerful 27/12/2013
My Europe Series UN COP19 Climate Change Conference in Warsaw As evidence grows suggesting that global warming is accelerating, more climate change talks take place in Warsaw. Negotiators are still poles 07/11/2013
real economy Green growth: a viable option for Europe? Surrounded as we are by boats, water and the wind – it’s quite easy to think of ‘green’ as a sort of free-living lifestyle. But this is a serious 08/10/2013
Unreported Europe Black River, Dark Future Austria is extending its network of hydroelectric power plants. But in the middle of one protected natural area, water energy could soon be produced 20/09/2013
futuris Aviation: from scrap to eco-design What happens to a plane after it touches down for the very last time? After millions of air miles, the workhorses of the sky become simply a mass of 16/09/2013
business planet New energy and new directions in Bulgaria Renewable energy is not only essential for the well-being of the environment, it is also a legal requirement. By 2020 European states must reach a 06/09/2013
focus Interesting Chinese business in European green expertise “Obviously for a company like ours it’s a market with considerable potential.” “There are opportunities we mustn’t miss.” “Growth and preservation of 25/07/2013
futuris Intelligent irrigation: growing green On a huge, 100 hectare corn field near Berlin, a unique research campaign is underway. Here, researchers are mixing fertilisers with water and 15/07/2013
business planet Recycling tyres: road to success Eco-innovation is a real opportunity for entrepreneurs. Eco-businesses employ a total of 3.4 million people across Europe. This week, Business 28/06/2013
Culture news Poland's Green Nursery The Bytomka river running through the Polish town of Zabrze has become a classroom for children from a kindergarten in the town. Two of their 08/04/2013
futuris UV-LEDs lower cost of water purification New technology for water purification has been developed based on UV-LED and photocatalysis. The water purification device is the work of a 01/04/2013
futuris Lagoons under the microscope At the Ria de Aveiro Lagoon in Portugal the day starts early for European scientists as they set out to gather samples. The lagoon offers a rich 25/03/2013
World Educating the green guardians of the future With climate change, deforestation and ever increasing threats to wildlife, environmental activists believe much more still needs to be done to 15/03/2013
business planet Green light for green clusters Everyone has heard of business clusters, where interconnected companies join forces in order to boost performance. The Austrian town of Graz is an 08/02/2013
futuris Cooking up natural plastics It’s time for a bit of cooking at a research Institute in Brindisi, Southern Italy. The recipe is simple: a splashing of natural textiles, a good 28/01/2013
Unreported Europe Cyprus's race for liquid gold The second harvest of the year is being prepared in potato fields in Xylophagou, a speciality of the region in the south of Cyprus. But water from 14/12/2012
business planet Protecting the environment can be profitable As technology progresses, consumer habits change. Like many other electrical appliances, old television sets have become obsolete. This week 14/12/2012
My Europe Series Overfishing: can the EU influence change? The darkest warnings are becoming reality: the world’s fish stocks are collapsing. Many blame the so-called “supertrawlers” supported by public 13/12/2012
Business World's largest water company steps up reorganisation Veolia Environnement is intensifying its reorganisation. The world’s largest water company has completed the sale of its solid waste unit in the 21/11/2012
Unreported Europe Bonus interview: Piotr Grzegorz Wozniak, junior minister for shale gas at the Environment Ministry of Poland Complete interview in English with junior minister for shale gas at the Environment Ministry of Poland, Piotr Grzegorz Wozniak. 02/11/2012
Unreported Europe Bonus interview: Jakub Gogolewski, coordinator for CEE Bankwatch Network Poland Complete interview in English with coordinator for CEE Bankwatch Network Poland, Jakub Gogolewski. 02/11/2012
futuris Green light for eco-industries More than three million people across the EU now work in eco-industries, producing nature-friendly goods and services. It is an increasingly 19/09/2012
explore The Nature of Altai In the south of Siberia, where Russia comes together with Kazakhstan, Mongolia and China, lie pristine lands where people try to live in harmony with 14/05/2012
