Green steel can cut climate impact of car production for just €57 a vehicle
Steel made with green hydrogen and electric arc furnaces, or produced from scrap, can reduce the CO2 emissions of producing cars in Europe by 6.9 Mt in 2030, new analysis shows. That’s equivalent to avoiding the annual emissions of 3.5m fossil fuel…
New UK Government plans big push on wind
The UK’s new Labour Government has great ambitions for accelerating the deployment of wind energy, both onshore and offshore. To deliver on their new goals they will need a massive overhaul of planning and the grid. The new UK Government…
Advancing Earth Observation with the Copernicus Sentinel Expansion Missions
The Copernicus satellite missions currently in orbit provide invaluable data that feed a vibrant ecosystem of Earth Observation products and services across diverse application areas. Copernicus is served by a set of six dedicated satellite families, the Sentinels, which are…
Immediate Actions Needed to Unblock Grid Capacity for More Wind Energy
The EU wants to increase its wind energy capacity from 220 GW today to 425 GW by 2030 and 1,300 GW by 2050. Wind is key to energy security, affordable electricity and industrial competitiveness. In its recent revision of the…
The Importance of Fast Chargers in Supporting Electric Vehicle Adoption
Fast chargers enable quick recharging of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). They are critical in supporting long-distance travel with BEVs and alleviating range anxiety. EU sees an increase in the adoption of BEVs, the availability and strategic placement of public fast chargers…
Walk, Recycle, Earn Tokens
Imagine walking through the city or riding a bike in nature while at the same time contributing to the city by getting one more tree, feeding an animal or simply winning a theatre ticket. In November 2023, the City&Me application…
Anchoring Environment, Climate and Sustainability as Part of the EU’s Strategic Priorities is Key to Success
Failing to do so would put the coherence of the EU’s strategic agenda at risk, hamper implementation of crucial climate, environment, and sustainability objectives, and reduce Europe’s ability to deal with ongoing multiple shocks and crises. The ‘Europe’s Sustainability Transitions…