Young birds are being reintroduced in Europe but have to be taught by humans how to fly to warmer climes – a 2300 km journey from Germany to the south of Spain.

 

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Inductive charging - e-cars that recharge while driving

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What causes static electric shocks?

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Recycling energy - heating a hotel with regenerative braking

In Switzerland, the Stoos funicular train has to climb one of the steepest gradients in the world.  It generates enough energy during braking to heat a hotel at the top of the mouuntain.  

 

 

 

 

Climate-neutral ski slopes - energy-free artificial snow

Snow cannons need electricity to make and blow out artificial snow. But ‘snow lances’ like 'Nessy-Zero-E' work on natural water pressure alone, and don’t require other energy input.

 

 

 

 

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