Euranet Plus Green Deal podcast

Is techno-solutionism, the belief that technology will one day save the planet, a mirage? Or can innovation really be a worldsaver? Our European journalists investigate. Our European network of journalists investigates. An episode by Hermine Donceel, brought to you by Euranet Plus   Image: Shutterstock

European society must close ranks if the transition to a climate economy is to succeed.   An episode by Hermine Donceel, brought to you by Euranet Plus.   © chaiyapruek youprasert / Shutterstock (edited by HD for Euranet Plus)

Demographics and global warming influence each other, so policies relating to one must consider the other. And two areas are of particular relevance to Europe: the interaction between climate and population age, and the issue of migration.   An episode by Hermine Donceel, brought to you by Euranet Plus.   Image © View Apart Rawpixel / Shutterstock

The climate extremes facing more and more regions are testing Europeans' ability to adapt their habits and habitats.   And episode by Hermine Donceel, brought to you by Euranet Plus.   Image: Shutterstock

What new skills does a company need in order to navigate the green transition and rise to the climate challenge?   An episode by Hermine Donceel, brought to you by Euranet Plus   Image © PeskyMonkey - Shutterstock

To attract media attention, radical activists engage in non-violent civil disobedience. But do these actions really work? An episode by Hermine Donceel, brought ro you by Euranet Plus   Image: Shutterstock

Polluters should feel responsible for the damage they cause to society. But should we do it with carrots or sticks?   Episode by Hermine Donceel, brought to you by Euranet Plus © Photo by PalSand / Shutterstock

The EU is actively working to diversify its sources of electricity production, in order to have energy sources that are cleaner, affordable and self-sufficient. How does this work in practice?   An episode by Hermine Donceel, brought to you by Euranet Plus Photo © zhengzaishuru / Shutterstock  

How much do we really know about the natural world in which we live? How much importance do we attach to the natural world in which we live, and how much effort do we put into understanding it? Are we able to identify trees, to distinguish between bird songs, to recognise wild plants…? Learning about nature is important – for one, we need this knowledge to be able to live in it as harmoniously and...

EU businesses are under regulatory pressure to play their part in mitigating climate change, but they must also inevitably adapt their activities to its consequences.   An episode by Hermine Donceel, brought to you by Euranet Plus Photo © Sutthiphong Chandaeng / Shutterstock

Hells on earth or cool oases? In this episode, we take a look at what kind of urban planning is needed for our cities to adapt to climate change.   An episode by Hermine Donceel, brought to you by Euranet Plus.       Image © AirCam. PRO / Shutterstock

We need a multi-pronged approach to fighting climate change – but, in this fight, humankind has an important ally: the humble tree.         Brought to you by Euranet Plus. Host: Hermine Donceel. Photo © Robert Kneschke on Shutterstock

We continue our tour of the many and varied challenges that climate change poses in our daily lives, and the innovative solutions that Europe's citizens are coming up with to face them and this time we are looking at cluster housing. Could such grouped housing projects be a pathway to a new more efficient, cost-effective and collective way of life elsewhere in the EU?       Brought to you by Euran...

Just like humans, pets have an impact on climate.     Brought to you by Euranet Plus. Host: Hermine Donceel. Photo © Chendongshan on Shutterstock

Most of us are prepared, to some extent, to make alterations in how we live for the sake of the planet, in the hope of preventing further climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental degradation. But what does 'to some extent' mean? How far are we really willing to go when it comes to making compromises in our daily lives?   Our journalists in the Euranet Plus network have spoken to people...

Today’s ideas will enable tomorrow's world to respond to the ongoing climate, environmental and energy crises. Although we cannot rely solely on the magic of technology to turn things around, sometimes a small innovation can make a large difference... In this episode, Euranet Plus journalists meet some of Europe’s designers, architects and other creative minds who already have one foot in tomorrow...

Less than half of the EU's hazardous waste is currently recycled and there are still many obstacles to overcome – costs, collection processes, consciousness and criminal activity, to name but a few. But with the stakes so high, there is a real imperative to act. Our radio stations report...         Brought to you by Euranet Plus. Host: Hermine Donceel. Image: Shutterstock

The EU’s efforts to improve its fisheries policy appear to be falling short given the scale of the challenges faced by Europe’s fishing industry. Euranet Plus radio journalists canvass the views of fishermen across the bloc.       Brought to you by Euranet Plus. Host: Hermine Donceel. Image: Shutterstock

Our network of European journalists visited transport experts in their respective countries to look at existing - and potential future - initiatives to understand how public transport can be a key element in achieving better air quality and limiting greenhouse gas emissions.       Brought to you by Euranet Plus. Host: Hermine Donceel. Image: Shutterstock

On the occasion of Valentine's Day, journalists from our radio network met florists from all over the European Union to find out more about the European flower industry. Their report is not entirely rosy…     Image © Demchyshyna Alina / Shutterstock

Did you know that the building sector accounts for 40 per cent of all European energy consumption? And that it is also the biggest source  of the bloc’s greenhouse gas emissions as it generates 36 per cent of its carbon emissions? It goes without saying that the European Union will not be able to achieve its Green Deal climate ambitions of cutting 55 per cent of its greenhouse gas emissions by 203...

From wrapping paper and packaging to fairy lights, fireworks and Christmas trees, our Christmas customs generate a lot of waste and have a significant environmental impact. In this episode, our journalists speak to people from all over the EU, with a special focus on Europe’s blogging community! They are full of suggestions on how we can celebrate more sustainably.   © Photo by Jenny Ryan on Shutt...

Women, who are more vulnerable to climate change, are at the forefront of the fight against it - although their battle to have a say in the design of climate laws and tools is far from over. Follow the journalists who speak to women across the EU to see if this relationship between gender and the climate really holds true.

Extreme weather events, a consequence of climate change, are becoming more frequent and intense around the world. While EU members will also find themselves increasingly compelled to develop politics and strategies to help citizens adapt, the bloc’s water resources require better coordination at EU level too. Listen to what the journalists across our EU radio network found out.   © Photo by Quinta...

Recent disastrous events, the COVID pandemic and then the war in Ukraine, have caused major disruption in supply chains. The European Union feels a pressing need to increase self-sufficiency when it comes to the supply of minerals and other critical raw materials. But if we plan to reshore this supply, we will have to bear the environmental and social costs of our own consumption.