The Road To Green
Trash is cash: ‘urban mining’ for strategic metals in your neighbourhood
In partnership with The European Commission
Does the future of Europe lie in your old smartphone? Europe lacks raw materials, yet it is one of the largest product markets in the world. The EU wants to reduce its dependence on imports by tapping into the circular economy.
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The Road To Green
Circular Economy Act: what are the European Commission's tools to get the economics right?
In partnership with The European Commission
The Circular Economy Act, expected at the end of 2026, will provide for the revision of several European instruments to make circular models more competitive on the international scene.
EU Decoded
Can the EU afford to phase out imports of Russian fuel?
Cutting off Russian energy imports is the aim of the new RepowerEU Roadmap presented by the European Commission. The executive cites security reasons, adding that it will also accelerate the EU's energy transition, but what are the obstacles to achieving this?
Ocean
Europe turns to offshore wind for energy and economic security
In partnership with the European Commission
Offshore wind is no longer just a clean energy option — it’s fast becoming one of Europe’s key strategies for energy independence. With the EU planning to ramp up offshore wind capacity, the sector faces a challenge: how to scale up wind farms sustainably while keeping costs down?
Changemakers of Uzbekistan
Uzbek students win global award for groundbreaking rainwater project
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
In this episode of Changemakers of Uzbekistan, we meet two students from Tashkent’s Presidential School whose award-winning project collects and filters rainwater for communities with limited water access.
Ocean
Meet the French professor turning oyster shells into eco-concrete
In partnership with the European Commission
French researchers are turning discarded oyster shells into eco-friendly concrete with significantly lower CO₂ emissions. Currently being tested along the French Atlantic coast, this material could replace scarce sand and gravel while supporting marine life.
Smart Regions
Climate crisis: how Mediterranean cities fight back
In partnership with the European Commission
The European COMPOSE project brings together cross-disciplinary expertise and proven best practices to support decision-makers in small and medium-sized cities as they tackle the climate crisis and transition to renewable energy.
Business Line
How Uzbekistan is aiming to become Central Asia's solar energy leader
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
In this episode of Business Line Uzbekistan, we look at how the country is rapidly embracing solar power, securing billions in foreign investment and cutting emissions to position itself as a leader in renewable energy.
Business
Informal debate in European Parliament shows early industry demands for Circular Economy Act
In partnership with Confindustria
EU officials and industry leaders discussed the upcoming Circular Economy Act, emphasizing regulatory simplification and the need for a unified market for recycled materials.
Smart Regions
Living without radiators: How do we optimise energy?
In partnership with the European Commission
What is "passivhaus" and how can we optimise energy systems to protect the planet? In this episode of Smart Regions, we visit a house that has no radiators, a German-based test bed, and explore how to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.
Global Japan
Japan’s Brewed Protein textile leads the future of circular fashion
In partnership with The Government of Japan
In this episode of Green Japan we report on a groundbreaking Japanese innovation called Brewed Protein, which can be used to make infinitely recyclable clothes. The fabric is made by microbes, and offers a sustainable solution to tackle the millions of tonnes of textile waste generated every year.