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Now playing Next Climate Euroviews. As Europe faces a major renewables goal, community buy-in is critical As guidance rolls out to accelerate the energy transition, we must learn from what’s working to engage and empower communities in the process, Elif Gündüzyeli and Sanna Markkanen write. 15/05/2024
Now playing Next Climate Euroviews. European cities are becoming climate CHAMPs. You could be one, too All of the examples from Oslo, Stockholm, and Amsterdam represent new thinking and creative approaches to decarbonising a complex system in a partnered, multi-leveled way. And that’s the future of climate action and policy, Dr Michael Shank writes. 14/05/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. China dominating soaring global clean tech industry EU’s goal to increase domestic manufacturing capacity for net-zero technologies faces stiff competition from China. 06/05/2024
Now playing Next Climate Euroviews. Old coal power plants can find a second life as clean energy hubs Sites once occupied by coal-fired power stations are ideal locations for renewable generation and energy storage. In fact, it’s already happening, Eric Dresselhuys writes. 30/04/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Ecosia launches its ‘eco-friendly’ web browser Ecosia, known for its tree-planting search engine, launched its ‘eco-friendly’ web browser on Earth Day. 23/04/2024
Now playing Next world news China protests EU investigation of subsidies in green industries China hits back at EU’s investigation of subsidies in green industries, accusing the EU of protectionism. 11/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Euroviews. In Greece, renewable energy achievements are no hot air Wind will only get us partway to our objective. Time is running out: ocean-based wind, solar, tidal, and carbon storage will all have to be on the table if we hope to meet our goal, Greek Minister of Environment and Energy Theodoros Skylakakis writes. 10/04/2024
Now playing Next Living EU Policy. Transatlantic partners eye 'green marketplace' at summit The US and EU will meet in Leuven to enhance cooperation on a 'sustainable and resilient' marketplace and facilitate trade in goods and technologies supporting the green transition. 03/04/2024
Now playing Next Markets UK steel shortages threaten wind of change for offshore projects The British government wants to deliver 50GW of offshore wind power by 2030 but its target faces delays unless domestic steel production is increased, says a leading consultancy firm. 29/03/2024
Now playing Next Business Morocco pushes ahead with green hydrogen investment The Moroccan government is betting on green hydrogen to spearhead its sustainable energy transition. 13/03/2024
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation Inside the Italian school saving money with a €350,000 hydrogen boiler The project has got a warm welcome. But is green hydrogen the solution to decarbonising global heating systems? 29/02/2024
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation One of Europe’s deepest mines is being turned into a gravity battery A Scottish company is using the Pyhäjärvi mine to build its first full-scale prototype gravity energy store. 06/02/2024
Now playing Next Tech News What to expect from the best of European tech at Grenoble's Tech&Fest Over 10,000 professionals and 500 start-ups are ready in Isère to showcase the latest European advancements in AI, cybersecurity, energy, and space. 30/01/2024
Now playing Next Green News Scotland produces enough renewable energy to meet 100% of demand Scotland aims to generate enough energy from green sources to cater for its own needs and to contribute to other countries’ electricity supply. 29/01/2024
Now playing Next Business UK's flagship nuclear plant hit by more delays as costs balloon Taking into account price rises, the final cost is one-third higher than expected and the construction takes years longer, developer EDF said. 25/01/2024
Now playing Next Climate Where in Europe offers the biggest grants for heat pumps? Heat pumps are expensive - but these government subsidies are making them affordable for homeowners. 21/01/2024
Now playing Next Living From Estonia to Spain: Meet Europe's new greenest city This Spanish city wants to be ‘the beacon’ of green policies in Europe this year. 20/01/2024
Now playing Next Business Almost 3,000 jobs to be cut as UK’s largest steelworks goes green Indian-owned firm Tata Steel plans to close both of its blast coal powered furnaces in south Wales to focus on more eco-friendly production. 19/01/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Climate goals in jeopardy without increased efforts from governments The independent European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change has warned the EU that its greenhouse gas reduction targets could slip out of reach without immediate implementation of existing policy, and moves to end fossil fuel subsidies and tackle emissions related to farming and land use. 18/01/2024
Now playing Next Business Euroviews. We cannot let a skills gap slow down green transition opportunities By providing the right opportunities and training, current workers will benefit from new opportunities and younger generations will not only inherit a better climate but also the means to thrive, Ignacio Galán writes. 18/01/2024
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