Now playing Next Green News Renewables covered 95% of Portugal’s power needs last month Portugal has made huge progress in renewable power, up from 27 per cent in 2005 and 54 per cent in 2017. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Climate Less than 25% of the EU’s electricity came from fossil fuels in April The drop in fossil fuel generation was driven by wind and solar growth as well as the recovery of hydropower. 10/05/2024
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Now playing Next Climate These 5 European rivers breached the ‘severe’ flood threshold in 2023 A new Copernicus and WMO report highlights the need for flood defences, the potential for hydropower and the urgency of climate action. 22/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News Two countries in Europe are powered by 100% renewable energy Seven countries now generate 100 per cent of their electricity from renewable energy - two are in Europe. 17/04/2024
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation Growth in carbon emissions slows thanks to clean energy tech Though energy demand increased, clean energy tech helped the world to avoid using more fossil fuels last year. 01/03/2024
Now playing Next Green News Switzerland is our Green Country of the Month - here’s why Climate change was one of the issues at the top of the list for discussion during the recent World Economic Forum meeting in Davos 31/01/2024
Now playing Next Green News Scotland produces enough renewable energy to meet 100% of demand Scotland aims to generate enough energy from green sources to cater for its own needs and to contribute to other countries’ electricity supply. 29/01/2024
Now playing Next Green News Portugal sets ‘important’ new record for renewable energy production Portugal produced more renewable energy than its electricity needs for the longest period ever this week. 09/11/2023
Now playing Next Europe Decoded Bulgaria & Romania want two new dams on the Danube. NGOs are against Romania and Bulgaria are hoping to soon start building two new hydropower plants on the Danube River despite growing concerns over their impact on the environment and nuclear safety. 22/08/2023
Now playing Next Green News Scotland gives green light to €600M ‘hollow mountain’ water battery The subterranean hydro power station has become known as ‘Hollow Mountain’. 27/07/2023
Now playing Next Ukraine Fighting reported at various points along Russia-Ukraine frontline Russia and Ukraine report widespread fighting along the eastern frontline as Kyiv says its forces are shifting to "offensive" action. 06/06/2023
Now playing Next Green News Here’s why Iceland is our Green country of the month This country has become a world leader in geothermal technology and produces one of the highest amounts of green energy per person in the world. 31/05/2023
Now playing Next Green News Portugal smashes record for wind and solar energy generation Greater solar capacity got Portugal over the halfway mark, while Spain, Finland and Belgium are also breaking energy records. 18/05/2023
Now playing Next Climate India grapples with keeping the lights on while cutting fossil fuels Supplying the country’s 1.4 billion citizens with clean energy is not an easy task. 06/04/2023
Now playing Next Climate Why is this holy town in India being swallowed by the earth? For months, the roughly 20,000 residents in Joshimath, in the Himalayas have watched the earth slowly swallow their community. 27/02/2023
Now playing Next Climate The European countries using the most (and least) renewable energy Eurostat's 2021 results show a small drop after the pandemic, but wind and solar power are now on a major growth spurt. 20/01/2023
Now playing Next Green News Sinking Himalayan town puts spotlight on India's hydropower rush Residents have had to move away as large cracks began opening up in their walls and floors after widespread construction. 17/01/2023
Now playing Next Climate Battle of the Alps? Water woes loom amid climate change Italy, France and Switzerland are among the Alpine nations meeting to resolve their issues with the precious and increasingly contested resource. 27/10/2022
Now playing Next Green News Hydropower: Switzerland’s secret weapon against the energy crisis Switzerland is targeting a clean, independent energy supply, but some fear for biodiversity and the landscape. 06/10/2022