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Poland, Germany and Estonia 'are EU's worst power polluters'

Poland is the most-polluting country in the EU when it comes to producing power, a snapshot of latest data reveals.

11/01/2017

Sci-Tech

Making plastics from natural products, not oil

Italian chemists have found a way to make a widely-used industrial chemical from natural, not oil-based products.

24/12/2016

United Kingdom

How to make millions heating empty sheds

In Northern Ireland farmers to factory owners are cashing in on a flawed scheme designed to encourage the use of renewable heating systems

19/12/2016

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Fluid glass in windows developed in Liechtenstein which could provide an energy source

This edition of Futuris comes from Liechtenstein to look at a project that is developing windows which could provide a source of energy.

13/12/2016

Sci-Tech

Tel Aviv hosts alternative fuel summit

Air quality in cities is getting worse according to a recent UN report which says pollution leads to the deaths of more children every year than malaria and HIV/AIDS…

08/11/2016

World

The Moroccan gateway to Cop 22

Morocco is leading the way in solar energy and benefiting from its most powerful natural resource while protecting the environment and creating jobs

28/10/2016

Sci-Tech

Growing tomatoes in the Australian desert

Growing vegetables in the desert.

20/10/2016

World News

Geothermal energy helps power Kenya's future

Kenya’s rift valley boasts a mind-blowing safari landscape.

05/08/2016

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Japan: Opportunities in the field of renewable energy

The market for renewable energy is experiencing a real surge in Japan and should continue to develop. What opportunities are there for European

03/08/2016

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Solar-powered plane makes aviation history

Solar Impulse became the first round-the-world solar powered flight after touching down in Abu Dhabi.

26/07/2016

United Arab Emirates

"Completing a dream" Solar Impulse lands after fuel-free round-world-trip

The first round-the-world flight powered only by the sun has come full circle.

26/07/2016

Focus

Crans Montana Forum debate climate change

The Paris Summit on climate change, COP 21, was a breakthrough of sorts in the battle against global warming – it set targets for shifting the world to green energies by…

08/07/2016

Sci-Tech

New tech to protect Denmark's wind turbines from erosion

A pioneer in the production of wind power, Denmark draws more than 40 percent of its energy from turbines, and the aim is to reach 50% by…

25/05/2016

Portugal

Portugal 'keeps lights on using only renewable energy'

Portugal has become the first EU country in the modern era to reach a major clean energy milestone – powering its electricity needs from 100 percent renewable sources over several…

20/05/2016

World News

EU emissions rise revealed just months after COP21 climate deal

Carbon emissions increased in the EU last year, new data published just months after the COP21 climate deal has revealed. Green campaigners say it is

05/05/2016

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A greener road ahead?

Electric vehicles are a reality, and scientists are now looking ahead. They are exploring new frontiers to make them safer, more reliable, more

11/04/2016

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Takeaway: the electric restaurant car

11/04/2016

Business Series

Germany energy firm E.ON posts record loss again

Germany's E.ON has posted a record loss again hammered by a surge in renewable energy, plunging wholesale electricity prices and the country's plans to abandon nuclear power.

09/03/2016

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The search for a high flying clean energy generator

Winds are stronger and more reliable high in the sky. If only we could use that source of alternative energy! In this story, we're joining an international team of scientists testing a flying energy g

22/02/2016

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Takeaway: higher power

22/02/2016