Now playing Next Eco-Innovation Hydrogen power could provide a third of the UK’s energy by 2050 A world-leading hydrogen economy is being touted as the answer to the UK's emissions problems but experts question if it will help the country reach net-zero. 17/08/2021
Now playing Next World News EU electricity demand back up but with fewer emissions, study shows Renewables accounted for significantly more electricity generated in the first six months of this year compared with the first half of 2019. 28/07/2021
Now playing Next Europe News Why is the EU's new Emissions Trading System so controversial? As part of a broader package of climate legislation, the European Commission wants to set up a scheme to reduce carbon emissions from buildings and road transport. 16/07/2021
Now playing Next Europe News EU wants to tax aviation fuel and phase out polluting cars by 2035 Brussels has announced a range of new laws to help reduce carbon emissions. 14/07/2021
Now playing Next Green News Putin and Kerry discuss climate change in phone call from the Kremlin Putin told US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, Kerry, that dialogue on the climate should not be politicised, according to the Kremlin this week. 14/07/2021
Now playing Next Climate Which 25 cities are driving urban greenhouse gas emissions worldwide? Findings highlighted the significant role cities play in reducing emissions. 12/07/2021
Now playing Next Partner content The world is chasing methane Partner content presented by Copernicus Despite our obsession with carbon dioxide, methane could be a handier ally to fight climate change 30/06/2021
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation Airports could power 100,000 homes if we covered them in solar panels Scientists have discovered that solarising airport roofs could be the next step towards a clean energy transition. 21/05/2021
Now playing Next Green News Are 'electric prisons' the latest form of greenwashing? Prison reform campaigners have labelled the UK's plan for green prisons as a 'spin' by government. 19/05/2021
Now playing Next Green News German top court orders government to set post-2030 climate goals The Constitutional Court ruled on Thursday that current legislation doesn't go far enough in ensuring that climate change is limited to acceptable levels. 29/04/2021
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation Clean energy jobs will revive coal communities in Europe, says report WWF is calling for EU countries to phase out their coal power by 2030 in favour of renewable energy. 29/04/2021
Now playing Next Living What’s worse for the climate crisis: Your child or your pet? Research shows a way to bring down carbon emissions is to limit family numbers and forego pet ownership. 28/04/2021
Now playing Next Switzerland Switzerland charges three over scheme to avoid fees on CO2 emissions Prosecutors say the scheme stripped the Swiss government of more than €8 million. 27/04/2021
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation Millions of CO2 emissions come from failed driving tests, says study A new report assesses the impact of failed driving tests on carbon emissions and how the pandemic plays a part. 12/02/2021
Now playing Next Denmark Denmark to build world's first energy island in the North Sea As part of its ambitious carbon emissions reduction targets, Denmark plans to create a €28-billion wind power island. 05/02/2021
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation World’s ‘most sustainable’ glass bottle has just been invented One manufacturer in Northern Ireland is using biofuels to minimise carbon emissions in the glass-making process. 05/02/2021
Now playing Next Green News Carbon capture and storage: Villain or hero of the climate crisis? Greenpeace says we shouldn't be spending money on tech that keeps us "locked into the fossil fuel era". 01/02/2021
Now playing Next Austria Europe expands night train network as rail becomes more popular Both state railroads and private operators want to convince travellers to switch from airplanes to sleeper cars. 16/12/2020
Now playing Next World News Five years on, is Europe on track to hit Paris climate deal targets? Researchers and activists think the EU's emission reduction goals don't go far enough - but say it's not too late to get back on track with the Paris Agreement's ambitious goals. 11/12/2020
Now playing Next Europe News EU27 leaders agree to cut greenhouse gas emissions 55% by 2030 Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% of 1990 levels puts the EU "on a clear path towards climate neutrality in 2050". 11/12/2020