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Green News

Northern Ireland's remote island plans to be carbon neutral by 2030

The island lies nine kilometres off the coast of Northern Ireland and has only been connected to the electricity grid since 2007.

Eco-Innovation

From poo to jellyfish: 10 unconventional 'clean' energy sources

Could these alternative sources of renewable energy be powering our homes in the near future?

Green News

Which country is the world leader in renewable energy in 2021?

The study also reveals the countries which rely most on fossil fuels.

World News

EU electricity demand back up but with fewer emissions, study shows

Renewables accounted for significantly more electricity generated in the first six months of this year compared with the first half of 2019.

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Committing to a just energy transition

Partner content presented by Eni

How would you ensure that an energy business operating in over 60 countries and providing more than 30.000 jobs aligns with the world’s climate and development goals? Solid commitments and clear strategies play a key role.

Green News

Japan’s ‘hydrogen economy’ to power the Tokyo Olympic Games

Post-Olympics, Tokyo intends to continue evolving with a view to becoming a more sustainable city and an inspiration to the world.

Eco-Innovation

This device produces energy from your sweat while you sleep

A breakthrough for self-made sustainable power that requires nothing but a good night’s sleep to harvest energy from your sweat.

Green News

Bosnia's billion-euro deal for China-backed coal plant under threat

Backer General Electric announced that it would stop making coal-fired power plants as the U.S. focuses more on renewable sources of power generation.

Smart Regions

Discover Italy's greenest campus and how it's saving money and energy

In partnership with the European Commission

The UNICAL in Calabria is the largest university campus in Italy and it is also one of Europe's "greenest". An ambitious energy project has allowed it to go green, lower CO2 emissions and save money.

My Europe Series

Recycling turbine blades: the Achilles heel of wind power

In this episode of Unreported Europe, Monica Pinna investigates the latest controversy engulfing the wind power sector - - the recycling of turbine blades. We’re looking at how the market and researchers are pushing for higher sustainability. That's coming up on Unreported Europe

Climate

Could decarbonising our cities be the answer to climate change?

Over half of the world's population live in urban areas and three-quarters of all energy is consumed by those living in cities.

Eco-Innovation

Old wind turbines are being reborn as bridges in Ireland

Decommissioned wind turbine blades are a recycling nightmare, inspiring inventive solutions like turning them into bridges.

Green News

Solar-powered raves are on the rise in Europe as a green way to party

21 years on, you can still party like its 1999 at these eco-friendly raves in Europe.

Europe News

Cyclists on solar-powered bikes set off on a 10,000-km tour of Europe

Sun Trip Europe 2021 aims to promote sustainable mobility across the continent.

Eco-Innovation

The €3 billion biochar industry is transforming green energy in Sweden

Sweden is the latest country to use biochar, generated from green waste, to power its homes.

My Europe Series

Nuclear vs renewable, the debate dividing Romania’s green transition

Coal-burning countries like Romania will have difficulties reaching Europe’s climate targets. Could Romania’s energy mix become cleaner if it adds more nuclear energy? What role can nuclear power play in the European Union’s Green Deal?

Living

Two friends start a renewable revolution on their tiny remote island

With the help of their remote Scottish community, two men raised enough money to invest in hydro-energy and ensure a sustainable future for their island.

Climate

Are climate clocks making eco-anxiety better or worse?

New climate clock in Glasgow counts down to 100 per cent renewable energy use around the globe.

Poland

Poland shares plans to scrap Europe's most polluting power plant

The Bełchatów power plant releases more than 30 million tonnes of CO2 a year but under the Lodz region's new plans, could see its operations curbed by 80 per cent by 2030.

Sci-Tech

Water good idea: how Europe is saving space with floating solar parks

In partnership with Huawei

Solar panels on artificial lakes are nothing new. But there are high expectations when it comes to the biggest floating solar park outside of Asia, built right near the city of Zwolle in the Netherlands. We check out its longevity and how it could be a space-saving solution to our energy needs.