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What is vampire power? This one trick could save you €90 a year

With energy prices at a record high across Europe, here is one simple trick to keep your bills down and lower CO2 emissions at home.

Portugal

Portugal limits hydroelectric power amid unusual winter drought

At least 45% of Portugal is currently experiencing “severe” or “extreme” drought.

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EU auditor: Fossil fuels get more tax breaks than renewables

As part of the “European Green Deal," the EU has committed to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared with 1990 levels.

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Saudi minister backs pink hydrogen made by ‘emancipated young ladies’

Bin Salman told the World Economic Forum of the petropower’s ambition to become a green and blue hydrogen leader too.

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These are the six major environmental stories to follow in 2022

From the biodiversity crisis to activism to renewable energy to Joe Biden's environmental promises - there's a lot to pay attention to this year.

Germany

Germany shuts down three of its six nuclear power plants

However, the full phase-out will not be over for a long time, as the post-operational phase and the gradual dismantling of the plants, under the responsibility of operators, is expected to take many more years.

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Why is this rebel community in Spain fighting back against wind farms?

As Spain drives its wind farm expansion across rural regions, one community in north-east Spain is bitterly divided.

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Germany is pouring 60 billion euros into combatting climate change

Plus an additional 18 billion euros will go into the country's climate and transformation fund next year.

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No more food will be sent to landfill in California, under new law

California is banning food waste from landfills, it'll be turned into compost or energy instead.

Ecotech

Tidal energy could help the UK reach net-zero but is it too expensive?

Harnessing the power of the ocean could be a gamechanger for this island nation but investment is needed to make tidal energy projects cheaper.

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The trillion dollar question: How to fix the fashion industry

Is decarbonisation a silver bullet for the industry or a sophisticated papering over the cracks?

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Power plant chimneys demolished in Australia

Two chimney towers and a boiler house at a decommissioned coal-fired power plant in Australia were demolished on Wednesday.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnian miners protest again wage and jobs cuts in Sarajevo

The demonstration follows government plans to restructure indebted coal mines as part of a programme to switch to renewable energy sources.

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Couple wins over €100k claiming symptoms of 'wind turbine syndrome'

From nausea to heart irregularities, the Belgian couple purport to both have experienced the same symptoms for a number of years.

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We must act now to decarbonise industrial heat power sources

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We are all fully aware of the vital need to transition to low-carbon energy sources in the electricity sector.

Ecotech

Sunlight mixed with air could create the greenest airplane fuel yet

After two years in development, scientists have confirmed that the fuel is “stable and reliable”.

Climate

How is the pharmaceutical industry trying to become more green?

Ten of the world’s biggest pharmaceutical companies have pledged to improve their energy efficiency.

Ecotech

Traffic-powered wind turbines are Turkey’s new clean energy trend

The busy roads of Istanbul have proven to be surprisingly promising for a team of Turkish wind energy developers.

Ecotech

Renewable energy will never be 100% green, says expert

Professor Jacques Treiner explains that other energy-exhausting factors like the manufacturing of wind turbines, mean that clean energy isn't completely sustainable.

Climate

Is green hydrogen less sustainable than we thought?

Green hydrogen’s reliance on purified water may make the renewable energy too expensive for water-stressed areas.