Now playing Next Sci-tech Water good idea: how Europe is saving space with floating solar parks 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. 07/06/2021
Now playing Next business planet The road to sustainability: the superhighway built from paper waste instead of cement Business Planet heads to Spain to look at a pioneering construction project that’s using waste paper instead of cement to build a highway. 04/06/2021
Now playing Next Partner content Changes in Europe provide a sustainability blueprint for the world As the world slowly begins to climb out of the depths of the pandemic, a new reality has emerged. Nearly two-thirds of the world now believes climate change is a global emergency that requires immediate action toward environmental sustainability. 31/05/2021
Now playing Next Next Series "H&M has responsibility to lead on green issues": head of sustainability Pascal Brun, the head of sustainability for clothes retailer H&M, talks of the company's goal to become climate positive, how fast fashion is nearing an end and how the industry should shape a new environmentally friendly era. 13/05/2021
Now playing Next Series The sustainable farming methods helping farmers earn a fair income Sustainable farming methods are being used more and more in Europe. They help the environment, reduce costs and help farmers earn a fair wage. The EU's Common Agricultural Policy is also trying to encourage these practices. 11/05/2021
Now playing Next Series Find out how Belgium's huge fresh produce auction is bearing fruit BelOrta's fruit and vegetable auction in Sint-Katelijne-Waver, Belgium, sells up to 4000 tons of produce a day. Over 1000 farmers are part of its network. Its Sales and Marketing Manager gives Euronews a glimpse into how it works. 11/05/2021
Now playing Next Partner content The sustainable revival of Saudi Arabia’s spectacular AlUla region An ambitious regeneration plan has seen this once important but long-forgotten region of Saudi Arabia transformed into a global destination for culture, art and nature tourism. 20/04/2021
Now playing Next Series Saving food to save the planet: European initiatives take on food waste Around a third of all the food produced for human consumption is thrown away every year. The CO2 emissions created during the production and disposal of this surplus food are damaging the planet. But there are now many European initiatives around to help find solutions for this excess food. 13/04/2021
Now playing Next Series How to reduce food waste (and why it's so important) One-third of all food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted through unsustainable means. In the EU, domestic households are responsible for more than half of that waste. 13/04/2021
Now playing Next Cry like a boy Cry like a Boy: because being tough all the time hurts From Burundi to Lesotho, travel with us to Africa to discover the stories of men suffering from pressure to fulfil traditional male roles, and those defying centuries of stereotypes. The hashtag is #CryLikeABoy 05/04/2021
Now playing Next Series Technology, agriculture's friend for the sustainable farms of the future Farm of the Future is a project in partnership with the EU Commission's 'Farm to Fork' strategy. It uses the latest technology and innovations to produce sustainable agriculture for a healthier planet. 30/03/2021
Now playing Next Series Making agriculture sustainable - researchers create the Farm of the Future Wijnand Sukkel works for Farm of the Future in the Netherlands. This project is harnessing technology and innovative production to make farming sustainable. Sukkels knows what is needed to turn agriculture around. 30/03/2021
Now playing Next Partner content Is planning still possible without climate data? As different as they may be, businesses, industries, policy-makers and authorities face the same challenge: integrating the impact of climate change in their future decisions 29/03/2021
Now playing Next Climate Now Meet Europe's leading climate change entrepreneurs Europe’s best climate entrepreneurs answered your questions in this edition of #ClimateNow. With insight from pioneer Bertrand Piccard, Earth data guru Laia Romero, Copernicus start-up champion Stijn Vermoote and wind-energy expert Gil Lizcano. 22/03/2021
Now playing Next Series ‘Farm to Fork’, a new Euronews’ series on how to make Europe’s food chain sustainable 'Farm to Fork' is a new Euronews’ mini-series focused on Europe’s green transformation of its food production, distribution and consumption systems. 16/03/2021
Now playing Next Partner content Climate data: the new key for finance decision making In a changing climate, the financial sector will more than ever need precise data, predictions and projections to assess investment risks and identify opportunities. Having reliable information at hand will help to accelerate the switch to a climate-resilient global economy. 26/02/2021
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation This 139-year-old house was wheeled through San Francisco The Englander House moved six blocks in six hours with thousands watching the extraordinary process. 22/02/2021
Now playing Next Climate These three millennials are fighting for climate solutions in Europe They might be 'Gen Z', but these youngsters are the future of a green EU. 18/02/2021
Now playing Next Smart Regions How a small village became a reference point for energy transition Venizy is a small community of less than a thousand inhabitants, located in the French region of Bourgogne. The mayor has chosen to switch its heating system for public buildings from oil to chipped wood. 15/02/2021
Now playing Next real economy EU's multi-billion pandemic recovery fund gets go-ahead from European Parliament The European Parliament has voted to approve the EU's Recovery and Resilience Facility, to get the economy back on its feet whilst paving the way to a green transition. We take a look at a green hydrogen plant in France hoping to take advantage of its funds. 10/02/2021
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