Destinations

Dream your way out of lockdown at this floating, solar-powered villa

This eco-conscious getaway is the stuff of dreams. But does it count as sustainable if you have to fly to get there?

23/04/2020

World

Clean energy, mangroves and fish stocks: How is the UAE preserving its nature?

The woody mangroves of Jubail Island in Abu Dhabi have become a hub for biodiversity along the UAE’s coastline.

17/04/2020

Earth News

Coronavirus crisis fast-forwards green energy 10 years into the future

Electricity use has decreased meaning that wind and solar sources are more than capable of keeping the lights on.

06/04/2020

Poland

Poland's bid for nuclear power

It is known that Poland will not abandon coal completely. It is also known that renewable energy is not able to meet the needs of the Polish economy. So the Polish energy strategy is to provide for the construction of a civil energy nuclear sector.

23/03/2020

Earth News

How the power of the creative arts will help solve the climate crisis

These organisations you haven't heard of are bringing music and theatre to the forefront of the climate conversation.

23/03/2020

Ecotech

This is the best country in Europe for driving an electric car

Far ahead of the rest of the world, this small Nordic country is well on its way to making fossil fuels a thing of the past.

14/03/2020

Earth News

What’s life like inside the UK’s first zero carbon, eco village?

The 250-strong village produces no carbon on a daily basis, with residents living entirely sustainably.

10/03/2020

World News

Europe's biggest companies need to double climate spending: report

Europe's biggest 882 companies invested €124 billion on reducing carbon emissions last year. A new report claims that is nowhere near enough.

25/02/2020

Next Series

Going Greener - faster, cheaper and more efficient windmills

In partnership with The European Commission

New telescopic windturbines have been designed by Spanish engineers to be built in a quicker and more cost-efficient way, in the hope of contributing to greener energy.

24/02/2020

Earth News

Scientists have worked out how to generate electricity from thin air

This new renewable energy generator takes moisture out of the air and turns it into an electrical current.

18/02/2020

Ecotech

Hydrogen fuel cell vs electric cars: what you need to know

We asked the experts what the differences are and which will come out on top.

13/02/2020

Earth News

The band making history by powering an entire show on vegetable oil

Inspired by Greta Thunberg, this band are set to stage the most sustainable concert ever attempted in the UK.

04/02/2020

Switzerland

'Africans wouldn't risk trip to EU if they had opportunities at home'

"It’s not about giving handouts, it’s about giving a hand up," said the CEO of a philanthropic organisation in Africa.

22/01/2020

United Kingdom

UK and Denmark reached clean energy milestones in 2019

The share of fossil fuels in the UK's energy mix dropped from 75% in 1990 to 43% in 2019.

02/01/2020

Europe News

Copenhagen green city goals

Copenhagen is known for its bikes and green outlook - but what are the latest ways the Nordic nation is trying to lead the way on cutting back on carbon? Greg Lory went to find out.

10/12/2019

Next Series

Liquid windows and the energy-efficient buildings of tomorrow

In partnership with The European Commission

Liquid windows and the energy-efficient buildings of tomorrow

02/12/2019

Next Series

Can hydrogen offer a clean energy future in isolated territories?

In partnership with The European Commission

In our latest episode of Futuris, we found out if hydrogen can meet the energy demands on remote, isolated territories. European researchers are working to find out on constrained lands, such as the Orkney Islands in the UK.

01/07/2019

Business Planet

Social innovation: when business becomes a force for good

In partnership with The European Commission

Business Planet travels to Paris to see how one award-winning company is making a big difference by turning piles of the city’s food waste into renewable energy.

28/06/2019

Business Planet

When business serves society: "It's quite possible to combine profitability and social action."

In partnership with The European Commission

One French firm decided to go beyond making money and instead chose to make a wider contribution to society. ‘Love Your Waste’ in Paris turns food waste into renewable energy.

28/06/2019

Earth News

Which countries are doing best on renewable energy?

We dive into which European states are doing their part for the planet.

21/06/2019