also coming up the u ones, pollution stemming from the transport sector to come down and is now not only looking at what's coming out of exhaust pipes. and moldova has a proud history of making wine, but war on his doorstep and an economic downturn mean. these are tricky times for the countries vineyard. and chris cobra, welcome to the program. could southern africa be part of the solution to germany's energy woes? that is the hope of economy mister robert harbor as he visits 2 countries in the region, both of which are looking toward green hydrogen production. mr. hubig was in the maybe on monday to support a $10000000000.00 hydrogen project from a german firm. today he landed in south africa, the wall ukraine, and the resulting loss of russian natural gas imports has sent hobbit, and the german government scrambling for alternatives. while we talk more about

germany is interest in southern africa in just a moment. first, let's take a look at why green hydrogen is such a focal point. the most abundant element in the universe, hydrogen is playing an increasingly prominent role in the race to ensure a successful transition to greener energy. the most common form of hydrogen as an energy source today is grey hydrogen. but it's not really a clean alternative as it produces tons of carbon dioxide during the production process. bender is blue hydrogen. some scientists say this causes more pollution than burning cold because it requires huge amounts of natural gas to produce the only form of hydrogen that makes any real sense in terms of reducing our carbon footprint is green. green. hydrogen is created using electricity from renewable sources to split hydrogen from water. you have to make sure that that hydrogen is actually being produced through an electrolyzer that's operating on 100 percent

green and renewable energy. right now, it's not possible to make enough green hydrogen electricity to replace fossil fuels . environmental act was se coordinated strategies need to be put in place by industrial leaders and decision makers to scale up technologies and brain production costs down. so that green hydrogen can be produced economically and securely. alright, let's get more of this from d, w, southern africa correspondent, adrian crecia. adrian, why does the german government feel that namibia is the preferred spot when it comes to creating green hydrogen? because namibia is a huge country with very few people, only 2500000 people. there's a lot of sand st. there's a lot of sun, there's a lot of winds and there's the ocean next door. so the conditions are perfect for such a project, but we have to recall, this is still very early stages or the minister signed a memorandum of understanding. a number of 10000000000 euros was their co ported

people were talking about this kind of amount of it needs to be invested before project can kickstart it could only start around 2025, the construction and only in 2027. that's where they talk about possible experts could happen for germany, for example. so some people are rather skeptical and rather reluctant to push it in the dimensions that the government tries to. because of course, they also have other massive projects in africa in mind that didn't really materialize. remember 1015 years ago we talked about a massive solar project in the sahara desert. there was talks for years about a gas pipeline from nigeria to northern africa that hasn't happened above the now. so some people are skeptical other say this could be a breaks through if this project really happens. and when i want to talk to you about what a minister hobbit said, a quite a specific or quite interesting quote here during this visit. he said, the last thing we should accept is some kind of green energy, imperialism. now he's referring to the time between 18841915 when the german empire

was often brutal a colonial power in which was then german southwest africa. so what does he mean specifically when he says when he says he wants to prevent some sort of colonialism here? i mean, 2 points, i think one, yes, you're right. as the colonial past of germany, and keeping in mind that there still negotiations ongoing between the 2 governments about a possible reparations deal. but the 2nd, and i think the more important part of this stage for the minister is the point that suit germany and other countries should not come to namibia, trying to find sources of energy and just take them away from there. remember namibia and a lot of african countries desperately need energy. they need electricity on their own. there's a lot of countries here that has massive electricity problems, tanzania is involved with south africa, where we are at the moment where you have hours of load shedding, meaning no power a day for most of the citizens here,

just because the system does not have enough energy and electricity, and also namibia, as we speak, is importing most of its electricity. so 1st of all, it shouldn't be the idea of bringing only electricity to europe. it also has to be the idea of creating income generation and source of electricity in these countries themselves. d, w, southern africa correspond an 8 or increase. adrian, thank you. and now to some of the other global business stories making news, global capacity for renewables is expected to double in the next 5 years. that's according to a new report by the international energy ages. the new figure is 30 percent higher than last year's forecast reports, as renewables are becoming the preferred source for new electricity generation and will overtake call by 2025. the e u has agreed on a new law that prevents companies from selling goods linked to deforestation. firms in the block will be required to produce a due diligence statement showing that supply chains are not contributing to the

destruction of forests countries, including brazil, columbia, and indonesia, say the law will be burdensome and costly. while we all know that what's coming out of exhaust is usually very bad for global warming, but the particles released from wheels and brake pads are proven to also contribute to air pollution, which in turn can have major negative effects on our health. now d, w as jack paris went to a company of paris which says it have the solution to the problem. turns light is also what's on the wheel that kind. if we want to reduce air pollution, breaking releases tiny particles which get into our lungs and a hugely detrimental to health hesitancy, regroup the pat here and collect the particle matches just here. i mean, this is what is produced, and it's why this french company based here in paris to launch technologies, has developed a way of cutting grooves into the brake pads through which they can suck particle

matter and store it in filters. it was find it in 2012 after christ of rocca. sarah saw heavy residue on his car, rims the employee, 17 people. the product isn't on the road just yet, but it's expected to bring in major licensing revenues as it can be adapted to all cause that welcoming the fact that the new you proposal. if the car emissions finally includes a demand for the reduction in what comes off brakes and tires, but they say it should go further. the regulation mentioned one figure, which is the maxine which could be released by brakes of a vehicle which is 7 milligram packet. a mentors anyway, today with the technology, with all technology and many, all the technology, we know that we can decrease drastically this emission and we can reach 3 milligram, which is a figure which the european commission gate for 2035. the higher the ambition, the better for that business. and with 17700000,

your is of private investors money in this, that's significant here. the common you factor is a resistant to add expensive additional features like this into that vehicles. if buyers don't necessarily see direct benefits that drive. this is a clean filter that this company uses, and this is one that's on the mileage of an average taxi and a big european city in just one day. this is what comes companies like they say, the discussion shouldn't only be about exhaust fumes, but also preventing these kind of particulars coming into our lungs. the other options for reducing brake emissions or to adapt the chemical makeup, the brake pads. but that's less effective combustion engine. cars are to be effectively planned in the e, u from 2035, reducing c o 2 emissions, but not break particulars. when i speak a bit or when, when i speak about brakes, electric cars, wheeler will image more of this particular sentiment and just we need to address

this e. you regulations like this often have a large influence on global standards til on a says it can license cited technology to be the solution. if the rules force carmakers to be ambitious, it is to moldova. now the country has a proud history of making wine and was once the soviet union's main wind growing region now has ambitions to join the european union. and it hopes to one day trade on the same terms as europe's greatest. while producing nations. however war on mold overs, doorstep and an economic downturn mean, these are tricky times for the countries of endurance. lots of sun and little rain . 2022 will be a good winter and molder. but the harvest workers have little to gain from this. they earned the equivalent of 2 euros per hour, which inflation at around 30 percent, not much remains of their wages. the flood the torque loan appropriate for to lay

in albany. can you imagine that liquid with you, my go to a store and you get only a small piece of sausage for 40 lake. tell me if gifting your because up to low wages, many young people are leaving the country. not your studeville had already talked about emigrating to work as a harvest worker somewhere in europe. but she doesn't, there take a step they do our work here and we have something to do every day. the like, i have no reason to complain. it's going very them is elliott in was part of the big wine growing has a long tradition. in this former soviet republic, the climate is favourable. large parts of the country have the fertile lexi soil. wine is one of mulder's most important exports state winery militia. missy produces large quantities of wine for foreign countries. in the past,

the country's largest customer was russia. but says, molder was relationship to the european union strengthened. moscow has boycotted, waldo and weiss. these are difficult conditions for markets. victoria bugle, she mentioned the start of her carrier, would be easier. ha, we're having to deal with a new form of international protectionism. so it is difficult to make forecasts, especially if you look at the current international situation with war and ongoing crisis. but we need export markets and they need to be as diverse as possible. there is some one trump card is the white seller. it's one of the largest in the world, around one and a half 1000000 bottles of wine are stored 70 meters underground. retorted bill go has found new markets in japan and china. but the competition from italy in france is fierce. as soon as rush us war against neighboring ukraine is over. she hopes for more tourists to this letter from the come on,

the lorazepam is still an undone industry in moldova, i'm financially low. 2019 was a good year for tourism at blizzard, we're trying to promote wind tourism, focusing on ecological and active tourism in equal unmet printer citizen lacroix to kitchen la. despite the challenges she hasn't given up jess top winds and the most unusual wine cellar in the world. that's our show. thanks for watching. have a successful day? ah ah. with

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than just temporary storage? secluded treasures in 75 minutes on d w. o. can they get all the harvesters or immigrants? if they come in or everything you enjoy, eating it with your family, was harvested by people who are being exploited. estella dc. and we're gonna need to, we can keep doing what we're doing with we need to be commit sustainable as possible. and that's why your green revolution is a can absolutely necessary bureau reveals the future is being determined. now, our documentary theories will show you how people, companies and countries are we thinking everything i'm making may to change with stuff?

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