business planet Turning Japanese: European SMEs' eastern 'Gateway' to new markets With Japan being Europe’s third largest trade partner, and with the Japanese authorities prioritising energy efficiency in the aftermath of the 21/03/2014
Insight Ties that bind: the economics of the EU-Russia relationship EU leaders will meet again in Brussels on Thursday with a view to enacting tougher sanctions against Russia over its annexation of Crimea. German 18/03/2014
hi-tech Making history and saving energy They make up Europe’s unique heritage but many of the continent’s historic buildings are showing their age. Energy efficiency, in particular, is a 10/02/2014
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
business planet Lean and green: Ecostars inspires competitiveness and fuel efficiency Some 80 percent of European businesses have cited reducing energy costs, particularly transport, as a major objective. In Edinburgh, Scotland several 24/01/2014
u talk Shale gas: miracle or pipe dream? Question: “Is shale gas an economic windfall or just an empty promise? Could a shale gas boom revolutionise the European gas market like it’s done in 08/11/2013
target KAZENERGY forum explores future for oil and gas The world’s energy landscape is changing, but what will be next? This was one of the main topics during the KAZENERGY Eurasian Forum, an 11/10/2013
South Africa US boosts power aid to Africa in 5.4 billion euro deal US President Barack Obama says his government will provide nearly 5.4 billion euros over the next five years to help combat power blackouts in 30/06/2013
futuris Down to earth energy Right under our feet there is a source of clean and efficient energy. La Fabrica del Sol in Barcelona is living proof. An old Catalan building dating 22/04/2013
futuris Burn fat, not energy There are around 1.5 million sporting facilities in Europe helping people have fun, stay healthy, and have fun. But places like gyms, swimming 08/04/2013
innovation Plug-in savings Cutting energy consumption in data centres is a key priority in the IT world. The towering ranks of servers are the backbone of our digital lives 25/10/2012
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
futuris Plug your energy leaks Like water from a faulty tap, power leaks from all electronic devices – whether in use or not. The fact is a portion of our energy bill goes down the 05/09/2012
innovation Cool baking technology Jörg Schulz is a baker in Germany who has found a cool money-saving new way of baking his bread. “The NanoBak Technology, which we developed, is a 30/08/2012
learning world Green is the colour Community-level action is a great way of contributing to sustainable development. And good habits start young, so teaching people how to live greener 21/06/2012
u talk Towards a low-carbon Europe In this edition of U-talk Fabián, in Spain, asks: “In a world whose economic model is based on oil consumption, do you as a European ecologist think 20/01/2012
innovation Shine a light! Indoor solar cells! Scientists are putting the finishing touches to a new way of harvesting electricity from light. Paul Rebhan, the Global Business Development 18/01/2012
