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Ecomondo 2024: Italy at the Forefront of the Ecological Transition
With an overall recycling rate of 72 percent, well above the European average of 58 percent, and a circular material use rate of 18.7 percent, compared to the EU average of 11.5 percent, Italy reaffirms its position as a leader…
European Universities Launch Training for Future Doctors on the Impact of Climate Change on Health
Climate change brings about the need for numerous societal changes. Therefore, across Europe, twenty-five universities have launched a network aiming to educate over 10,000 medical students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address health protection and the impacts of…
How to Improve the State of European Waters
Like other environmental sectors, water bodies are facing ecological challenges such as pollution, climate change, unsustainable freshwater management, and habitat degradation. The European Environment Agency (EEA) has published an assessment of the health of European water bodies, indicating that Europe…
A Century of the Innovative Heritage of ABB Automatic Fuses
In the world of electricity, miniature circuit breakers (MCBs) are true ‘hidden heroes’ that ensure the smooth and safe flow of electricity. These devices are key to protecting electrical systems in homes, industrial plants, and infrastructure worldwide, and they have…
Europe’s Wind Supply Chain Continues Ramp Up to Meet EU Targets
On 15 October MEPs Barry Andrews, Annalisa Corrado and Bart Groothuis and EU Commission officials from DGs GROW and MARE joined WindEurope to visit Sif’s new monopile factory and Eneco’s new coastal wind farm in Rotterdam. The Port of Rotterdam…
The Paradox of Electric Vehicle Owners – Environmental Awareness and a Larger Carbon Footprint
As the world turns to electric vehicles to cut greenhouse gas emissions, a finnish study reveals a surprising paradox: EV owners fave a larger carbon footprint than the average consumer. How is that possible? Electric vehicles (EVs) are presented as…
Solar Parks Can Contribute to Nature Restoration in the EU
The association SolarPower Europe and the nature conservation organization The Nature Conservancy have released an important document highlighting the role of solar parks in combating climate change and restoring natural habitats. The new approach, known as “nature-inclusive solar energy,” encompasses…