Now playing Next the road to green Rethinking how we farm for ourselves and our planet Our current food systems may be highly efficient, but they are not sustainable. Here we meet Christian Huyghe, Scientifc Director Of Agriculture, Inrae, to hear his views on how we must change our farming systems. 19/09/2023
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Now playing Next Ocean How is Europe exploring and preserving its underwater heritage? From 3D models to virtual reality headsets and android robots, Ocean takes a deep dive into European projects using technology to forge a stronger connection between the public and our underwater cultural heritage. 25/07/2023
Now playing Next Ocean How can technology help shine a light on our underwater treasures? Ocean speaks with Fabio Bruno, the coordinator of the European CREAMARE project, which uses interactive multimedia technologies to bring underwater cultural heritage to life. 25/07/2023
Now playing Next Partner content How is climate change affecting Europe's oceans and marine life? The rates of surface ocean warming, particularly in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, the Baltic and Black Seas, and the southern Arctic are more than three times the global average. 21/07/2023
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation Could solar power be the answer to zero emissions train travel? As India 'solarises' its railways, here are the European countries realising the potential of sun-powered trains too. 19/07/2023
Now playing Next the road to green The Road to Green meets Vinted, fashion bloggers and ancient recyclers Should we put fast fashion in the recycling bin? In this episode of The Road to Green we shop with sustainable fashionista Deimantė Bulbenkaitė, get insight from Vinted's Adam Jay, explain the EU's QR clothing passport, and witness ancient wool recycling. 18/07/2023
Now playing Next the road to green What is the sustainable technique of mechanical recycling? Comistra is a well-known wool recycling company in Prato, Italy. To obtain the fibre it uses a method called mechanical recycling, which is deemed to be one of the most sustainable and energy-efficient methods of material extraction. But what is it, exactly? 18/07/2023
Now playing Next Smart Regions How did Madeira become the EU's poster child for renewable energy? This natural paradise in the Atlantic Ocean expects to generate 50 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources in the coming years. 03/07/2023
Now playing Next Europe News 50% of tourists want sustainable holidays despite cost: Booking.com Booking.com told Euronews that many people want to lower their carbon footprints when travelling, even if it means paying more. 27/06/2023
Now playing Next The exchange How changing your dinner menu will help save the planet As pressure from the UN and EU to achieve net zero increases, many hospitality firms are developing some radical sustainability programmes 21/06/2023
Now playing Next the road to green Bigger and healthier forests: how can we protect our carbon sinks? Sweden is one of the world’s biggest exporters of wood-based materials. We meet the foresters trying to promote more sustainable practices for the industry. 20/06/2023
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Now playing Next explore Tasting the wine blessed by the Gods The Agean Region of Türkiye is an area where you can experience immersion in nature, enjoy locally grown food and live in a sustainable way 19/06/2023
Now playing Next no comment Watch: Thousands of activists denounce industrial sand extraction According to the organisers, this colourful procession brought together crowds of people, hundreds of bicycles and 30 tractors. 12/06/2023
Now playing Next Greece Halki: Greek island serves as model for solar power communities The Greek island of Halki is acting as a model for communities wanting to live on solar-powered electricity grids 07/06/2023
Now playing Next business planet Europe's new unitary patent system hopes to revolutionise innovation In this latest episode of Business Planet, we travel to the Netherlands to see how inventors will benefit from the European Unitary Patent system, which came into effect on June 1. From solar panel projects to agricultural automation, Europe could see more innovation – and fast. 06/06/2023
Now playing Next Smart Regions How an ice house restoration is bringing life back to a French seaport The restoration of La Glacière in Étel in Brittany is both a conservation project and an investment in green technologies 05/06/2023
Now playing Next Qatar 365 Explore Qatar's grassroots initiatives aiming to protect the planet In this latest episode of Qatar 365, we speak to activists and entrepreneurs leading Qatar's fight against waste. 31/05/2023
Now playing Next The exchange Banking and the climate crisis As many countries around the world try and reach the ambitious goal set at COP26 of reaching Net Zero by 2050, just how is the banking sector adapting to the challenge? In this week's episode of The Exchange we explore how big banks across the world are investing in the green revolution. 24/05/2023