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Feeding time at the zoo

04/09/2017

Destinations

Eco-Tourism: Preserving the Seychelles’ true treasures

In partnership with seychelles_islands

01/09/2017

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Chincoteague Ponies takes the plunge

More than 200 ponies took part in the annual swim from Assateague Island to neighboring Chincoteague Island on Virginia's eastern shore

27/07/2017

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China’s Yellow River floods

Hukou Waterfall scenic area was closed on Wednesday due to flooding of China’s Yellow River.

27/07/2017

Colombia

Colombia: Bogota 'vertical gardens' hint at greener future

A multi-storey building covered in plants is cited as an environmental model for the Colombian capital.

09/07/2017

Economy

France to ban sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040

President Macron's government is moving to consolidate the Paris climate deal despite the US withdrawal

06/07/2017

Kazakhstan

Five green energy inventions that could change the world

22/06/2017

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Green gold in our sea water

Scientists and businesses see many environmental and economic benefits in growing microscopic algae for use in food, cosmetics and plastics.

12/06/2017

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Takeaway: Harvest in sea water

Can we grow food from sea water and CO2?

12/06/2017

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An underwater kite built to harness tidal energy

Scientists are working on a prototype underwater kite to capture energy from tides in a sea inlet in Northern Ireland.

22/05/2017

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Takeaway: deep green

Funny device, isn´t it?

22/05/2017

Business Planet

Finland fights plastic pollution with "green" bags

Finland shows the lead in creating jobs while protecting the environment. We visit an innovative SME that's developped a green alternative to plastic bags.

05/05/2017

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'Electric' bacteria can purify sewage water - fast

Harnessing bacteria that produce electricity and break down organic waste, a European research project is developing a new, environmentally friendly way to purify sewage water in small communities.

01/05/2017

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Takeaway: Clear advantage

Does this look like sewage treatment plant to you?

01/05/2017

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Legumes see new life in flowerpots

From Italy to Slovenia, European bioplastics research is booming and blooming.

17/04/2017

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Takeaway: Zero waste from green waste

This flower pot is made with a new bioplastic Instead of oil, it is made with waste from the legume industry Vegetal proteins and fibers are extracted and mixed with biopolymer This eco-friendly mater

17/04/2017

Business Planet

The rebirth of construction waste in Slovenia

This week on Business Planet we investigate how Slovenia is tackling construction and demolition waste, thanks to the European project REBIRTH.

07/04/2017

World News

Earth Hour plunges world into darkness to fight climate change

Earth Hour, the annual campaign to fight climate change has seen the world plunged into darkness for the tenth time.

25/03/2017

Spotlight

Japanese innovation serves sustainability

This edition of Spotlight looks at how Japanese innovation serves sustainability

22/03/2017

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Can farmed fish become vegetarian to reduce the industry's eco-footprint?

Can carnivorous farmed fish become vegetarian?

06/03/2017