hi-tech 09/04/2015 New aluminium battery cheaper and greener than lithium say developers Lithium batteries have been a boon for the modern world replacing the heavier, single-use alkaline type in everything from wristwatches to jumbo
Spain 05/03/2015 EU summit looks to reduce energy dependency At an energy summit in Madrid, France, Spain and Portugal have agreed to seek ways of diversifying their energy dependence away from unstable
science 02/03/2015 Put a cow in your car: scientists produce fuel from animal fat With biodiesel on the block for wasting arable land and consuming agricultural inputs a Czech team finds a new source from an organic waste product
world news 01/01/2015 EU brings in rules to cut household energy use New European Union rules come into force today that will affect coffee machines, air conditioning units, TVs, cookers and a host of other electrical
Germany 03/12/2014 Germans to cut carbon emissions faster than EU Germany’s energy transition has taken a new step in the country’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions — even more ambitious than the European Union
urban-visions 01/12/2014 Rio's road to sweet success In this episode of Urban Visions we are in Rio de Janeiro, which like most big cities is facing the challenge of growing urbanisation. And getting
world news 27/11/2014 Which countries in Europe cause the most air pollution damage? Campaigners have urged a crackdown on Europe’s worst polluters after a report claimed dirty air is costing society up to 189 billion euros a
hi-tech 12/11/2014 Energy-efficient street lights could be a 'smart' way to cut carbon emissions Denmark is carrying out an exercise in energy efficiency. A Copenhagen suburb is taking part in a massive experiment to determine the effectiveness
focus 27/10/2014 Exploring future energy efficiency and supplies Energy efficiency and security are big issues, along with finding better ways to reduce production of carbon gases, and experts from around the world
hi-tech 14/10/2014 Alternative sources of energy: electric-run boats and self-heating cooking pot It might look like any other passenger ferry, but the electrically-powered Movitz, which operates in central Stockholm, could be the boat of the
futuris 13/10/2014 In the smart city of Santander the walls have ears Urban noise may be a nuisance for residents, but it can also provide important information about the city and its needs. A unique experiment in the
science 07/10/2014 Transgenic silk worm produces tough spider silk What happens when you cross a spider with a silkworm? Researchers in Japan have created a genetically modified silkworm which produces a new kind
urban-visions 22/09/2014 Singapore finds a new flame In the new episode of our series on tomorrow’s urban challenges we are in Singapore, an example of a city searching for energy independence
futuris 08/09/2014 New skins for leaky buildings In the Italian city of Milan a major European research project is examining the energy efficiency of new insulation materials. It aims to assess the
hi-tech 03/09/2014 Hit the road - taking energy from traffic Cars are a huge source of air pollution, but in the future they could also become a source of clean energy. That is thanks to a technology called
science 02/09/2014 Turning dandelions into tyres Dandelions are typically regarded as the scourge of gardeners. But scientists around the world are currently engaged in a race to utilise the humble
hi-tech 26/06/2014 What the Elf is this - bike or car? Could an original-looking tricycle developed by an American inventor in North Carolina be the commuter's dream vehicle? According to its
urban-visions 23/06/2014 Breathing better in the Big Apple Our cities are facing difficult energy challenges, and in New York it includes a battle against soot and pollution. Key facts about New
hi-tech 20/05/2014 Eco-marathon: extreme energy efficiency on the road The Shell Eco-marathon in Rotterdam challenges student teams from around the world to design, build and test ultra energy-efficient vehicles. This
hi-tech 24/04/2014 Smartphone-controlled box claimed to boost your car's power and economy Sitting comfortably under your vehicle’s bonnet, connected to the battery, is a simple-looking device that could become the next ‘must have’ item
