Now playing Next Green News Two countries in Europe are powered by 100% renewable energy Seven countries now generate 100 per cent of their electricity from renewable energy - two are in Europe. 17/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News Danish pork maker admits ‘climate-controlled pig’ claims were wrong It follows a ruling in Denmark’s first climate lawsuit last month. 16/04/2024
Now playing Next Business Blackstone buys EV gigafactory land, quelling UK net-zero dreams This move could significantly slow down Britain’s ambitious net-zero plans to increase lithium battery production domestically, in order to decrease dependence on China. 16/04/2024
Now playing Next Markets Tesla: What opportunities will Q1 earnings provide for its shares? Tesla's shares have seen a fall of nearly 30% in the first quarter because of growth bottlenecks. As analysts revise down estimates of Q1 earnings, an upside surprise may present a chance to rebound. Conversely, a miss on the expectation may exacerbate the downward pressure. 16/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News Record debt could delay climate adaptation, experts warn The UN Environment Programme estimates that developing nations will need up to €364 trillion each year in public finance for climate adaptation this decade. 15/04/2024
Now playing Next Travel News Could your next flight be powered by human waste? Wizz Air has teamed up with a British company to transform human waste into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). 15/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News ECHR ruling ‘completely climate justice’, says former UN rights chief Mary Robinson, who was the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, praised Tuesday’s mixed court decision as precedent-setting and change-triggering. 12/04/2024
Now playing Next Living Scottish children must learn about climate change, people’s panel says A public panel said that it would help young people gain a basic understanding of climate change, energy production, global issues and green job opportunities. 11/04/2024
Now playing Next Travel News Rhodes gives ‘free’ trips to tourists forced to flee wildfires The Greek government has announced the move following wildfires last July which saw 25,000 tourists forced to evacuate the popular island. 11/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News Two years left ‘to save the world’, UN climate chief warns United Nations executive climate secretary Simon Stiell said he knows his warning may sound melodramatic but action over the next two years is “essential". 11/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News Swiss women’s ECHR victory could open the door for more legal action Despite mixed results, experts say the trio of cases ruled on by the European Court of Human Rights could serve as a "blueprint" for future climate litigation. 10/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. Can Single European Sky slash aviation emissions by 10%? Air traffic management measures can play a key role in decreasing emissions but the uptake of sustainable aviation fuels and a clear airspace design between civil and military space is crucial, according to aviation experts. 09/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News Top European court rules human rights violated by climate inaction Two similar climate cases - brought by six Portuguese youth, and a former French mayor - were thrown out by the judges. 09/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News ‘Super-pollutant’ greenhouse gases are being smuggled into Europe The impact of hydrofluorocarbons on global warming can be up to thousands of times greater than that of carbon dioxide. 08/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News Messi teams up with Join The Planet Foundation to clean up our oceans To help fight plastic waste, Lionel Messi has teamed up with Join the Planet, a brand that turns discarded materials into valuable products. The company's Chairman, Samir M Suleymanov, tells us more. 08/04/2024
Now playing Next Art Vivienne Westwood playing cards to go under the hammer for Greenpeace The posthumous project to raise funds for Greenpeace was announced on what would have been the pioneering fashion designer’s 83rd birthday. 08/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News Scientists warn about rise of greenhouse gas 24,000x stronger than CO2 An electrifying China is largely behind the increase in emissions of SF6, which is used to insulate power lines. 07/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News Lionel Messi joins fight against climate change The Argentinian footballer wants to extend his influence beyond the world of sport. 05/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News Will the next presidency improve Mexico’s environmental record? The leading presidential candidate is not making climate a central part of her campaign ahead of the 2 June election. 05/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News Is climate change to blame for ‘extremely active’ hurricane forecast? This is the highest prediction for hurricanes that CSU has ever issued with its April outlook. 05/04/2024