Why Winterwatch is greener than ever...
A LIVE Winterwatch episode has been powered entirely by green hydrogen fuel and energy-saving batteries.
Outdoor productions usually use diesel generators as high levels of electricity are needed.
But Tuesday’s show – presented by Chris Packham, Gillian Burke and Iolo Williams – was powered differently.
Julian Hector, head of the BBC Natural History Unit, explained: “Everyone is punching the air at finding a way to make productions more sustainable.
This is a superb development for us and the environment.” The episode in question looked at how animals survive during harsh seasons.
Making an hour of TV typically produces 9.2 tonnes of carbon emissions, according to the BBC, but the show’s eco-method saved 3.3 tonnes.
The Natural History Unit says it has now committed to hiring local crews on location to reduce flying teams around the world, using drones instead of helicopters for aerial footage and using methanol fuel cells to power remote cameras.