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Flying, lying and eco-friendly roofs

April 4, 2023

The Airbus A380 is being reactivated. But is carbon-neutral flying a feasible option? Also in the show: why lies are being spread online about wind and solar energy, and by who. Plus: roof tiles with built-in solar panels.

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