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Germany

Which country is leading the EU on wind power?

Germany is charging ahead with investments in wind energy as momentum stalls in large parts of the EU, a new report has revealed.

Sci-Tech

The self-sufficient toilet could be on its way powered by urine

The Bristol BioEnergy Centre is working on bacteria which breaks down chemicals in urine releasing energy as electrons which turns into electricity.

Belgium

Euroviews. Renewable energy co-operatives: Europe can literally be powered by its people

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Energy-generating jackets could be ready to wear before 2023

Is it possible for clothing to create and store its own energy? We find out in this edition of Futuris on Euronews

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Takeaway: Ready-to-wear electronics

What about creating and storing your own energy by walking?

Sci-Tech

Sun and wind to power Energy Observer catamaran on six year circumnavigation

The Energy Observer catamaran is poised to set sail around the world powered by renewable energy.

World News

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.

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.

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

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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.

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…

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

Sci-Tech

Growing tomatoes in the Australian desert

Growing vegetables in the desert.

World News

Geothermal energy helps power Kenya's future

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

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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

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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.

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.

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…

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…

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…