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Take a trip to Tilos: The self-sufficient island

The small Greek island of Tilos is aiming to become energy self-sufficient, using only renewable sources

13/11/2017

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Takeaway: the self-sufficient island

Could this be the ultimate green land?

13/11/2017

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Tomorrow's hydrogen car

Replacing gasoline and diesel with hydrogen is one of the answers to reducing CO2 emissions.

30/10/2017

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Takeaway: Hydrogen, a green fuel for the future

Filling up your tank with hydrogen!

30/10/2017

Germany

'Dramatic' decrease of flying insects awakens environmental concerns

A 'dramatic' decrease of flying insects has scientists worried about the environment

19/10/2017

Belgium

Using 3D-printing to recycle plastic

A Belgian start-up has been using 3D-printing technology to turn old plastic into sunglasses.

09/09/2017

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Feeding time at the zoo

04/09/2017

Destinations

Eco-Tourism: Preserving the Seychelles’ true treasures

In partnership with seychelles_islands

01/09/2017

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Chincoteague Ponies takes the plunge

More than 200 ponies took part in the annual swim from Assateague Island to neighboring Chincoteague Island on Virginia's eastern shore

27/07/2017

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China’s Yellow River floods

Hukou Waterfall scenic area was closed on Wednesday due to flooding of China’s Yellow River.

27/07/2017

Colombia

Colombia: Bogota 'vertical gardens' hint at greener future

A multi-storey building covered in plants is cited as an environmental model for the Colombian capital.

10/07/2017

Economy

France to ban sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040

President Macron's government is moving to consolidate the Paris climate deal despite the US withdrawal

06/07/2017

Kazakhstan

Five green energy inventions that could change the world

22/06/2017

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Green gold in our sea water

Scientists and businesses see many environmental and economic benefits in growing microscopic algae for use in food, cosmetics and plastics.

12/06/2017

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Takeaway: Harvest in sea water

Can we grow food from sea water and CO2?

12/06/2017

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An underwater kite built to harness tidal energy

Scientists are working on a prototype underwater kite to capture energy from tides in a sea inlet in Northern Ireland.

22/05/2017

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Takeaway: deep green

Funny device, isn´t it?

22/05/2017

Business Planet

Finland fights plastic pollution with "green" bags

Finland shows the lead in creating jobs while protecting the environment. We visit an innovative SME that's developped a green alternative to plastic bags.

05/05/2017

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'Electric' bacteria can purify sewage water - fast

Harnessing bacteria that produce electricity and break down organic waste, a European research project is developing a new, environmentally friendly way to purify sewage water in small communities.

01/05/2017

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Takeaway: Clear advantage

Does this look like sewage treatment plant to you?

01/05/2017