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Climate

'You don't need nuclear to get to net zero,' says climate professor

Jeffrey Sachs, the Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, gives us his insight into nuclear vs. renewable energy.

Ecotech

Are these the thinnest solar panels in the world?

Solar energy users save as much as 75 million barrels of oil and 35 million tonnes of carbon dioxide every year.

Money

Bitcoin is being mined in El Salvador with green volcanic energy

Of the 107 megawatts generated by the plant, five are used for the operation and mining of Bitcoin and the rest for the country's power grid.

Earth News

Uber drivers offered 50,000 Teslas, but can they afford them?

The ride-hail giant is partnering with Hertz to offer thousands of electric cars to drivers in the US.

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Japan

Japan's hydrogen power play

In partnership with The Government of Japan

In this episode of Green Japan we focus on the power of hydrogen as an alternative energy to fossil fuels

Smart Regions

The city giving digital currency in exchange for saving energy

In partnership with the European Commission

In this episode, Smart Regions looks at a transformational European project saving huge amounts of energy. It's led to several buildings in a district of the Catalan city of Viladecans being renovated. Residents play an active role in managing energy. They also have their own digital currency.

Earth News

Meet the people swapping their highly polluting careers for green jobs

By 2050, there could be 1.18 million jobs in the low-carbon economy. Meet the faces of the green transition.

Ecotech

Mustard-powered planes could cut carbon emissions by nearly 70%

Research shows that plant-based, sustainable jet fuel could be a “game-changer” in replacing petroleum.

Earth News

Sweden cuts back on mining, but could this mean more 'carbon leakage'?

Reducing the amount of cement the country produces is a good thing, but it might mean relying on imports is even less sustainable.

Earth News

Germany to slash renewable energy fees to ease burden of higher bills

A typical German household has seen bills rise by 9.3% over the past 12 months.

Ecotech

These are the 11 most beautiful solar farms in the world

The list features solar mountains, floating farms, and a guest appearance from Mickey Mouse.

Earth News

Thousands of miners march to protect the coal industry in Bulgaria

Hundreds of families are destined to lose their jobs, say miners, if coal plants are shut down.

Earth News

European electricity companies return to coal as gas prices soar

"The electricity transition is happening but not with the urgency required: emissions are going in the wrong direction."

Ecotech

What is the hydrogen revolution taking place in the Netherlands?

Big players in the green hydrogen sector met in Amsterdam at the World Hydrogen Congress and this is what happened.

Europe News

Ten EU countries call on Brussels to label nuclear energy as green

The member states argue the current energy crunch, which has sent electricity prices soaring, makes the case for nuclear as an affordable, low-carbon energy source.

Earth News

Prince Charles reveals he runs his car on fuel made of wine and cheese

In 2020, the Prince of Wales ventured into sustainable fashion by producing a clothing collection made out of nettles from his garden.

Earth News

How widespread power cuts are pushing Lebanon towards solar power

Due to the worsening economic crisis, Lebanon has been grappling with total blackouts. The precarious electricity supply has accelerated a shift to solar power.

Ecotech

This recyclable wind turbine will be a TV in 30 years

The world's first recyclable wind turbine blade has been invented, making wind turbines fully recyclable for the first time.

Earth News

100 charities urge the EU to end use of some biomass as 'renewable' energy

European citizens pay more than €6 billion per year to subsidise wood burning as renewable energy.

Earth News

Siberian copper mine reopens as 'key' to the world abandoning carbon

Copper plays a crucial role in the future of renewable energy and green technology.