Plague to Plenty #1 - India's Green Energy Entrpreneurs

With global warming grabbing the headlines and oil supplies dwindling, green energy has never been more important.

John Terrett reports on entrepreneurs delivering light and power to people in India who would otherwise be cut off.

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Plague to Plenty #2 - Alternative Rail Fuel

We're used to cars and other road vehicles running on alternative fuels but not railway engines.

John Terrett reports on a trial scheme in Sweden designed to reduce carbon emissions in locomotives as well.

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Plague to Plenty #3 - Alternatives to Burning Waste

Northern India, the end of the harvest, a time when farmers burn their waste in preparation for the next crop.

But now inventor and entrepreneur Ramesh Nibhoria has given them a reason to change this centuries' old tradition.  

John Terrett finds out more about his ground-breaking invention.  

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Plague to Plenty #4 - Harnessing Scotland's Wind

One of the most exciting possibilities for clean and efficient energy is harnessing the power of the wind.

But up 'til now that's been a relatively expensive business confined to major generating companies.

John Terrett reports on a Scottish company that's striving to bring wind power to ordinary homeowners.

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Plague to Plenty #5 - Nepali Dung

Modern technology is helping to turn animal body waste into a useful source of domestic energy.

John Terrett reports on a scheme in the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal where dung heats homes and cooks food.

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