Europe is experiencing extreme weather conditions in the current month of July. In the northern part of the continent, temperatures are far below average, with significantly more rainfall than normal, while the southern part is battling heat waves and forest fires, reports Euronews. In June, Belgium marked the ninth month in a row with more rain than usual – a new record for the country,…
In a regime that increasingly relies on renewable energy sources, an integrated and efficient European energy system will face a growing need for short, medium and long-term flexible solutions. Underground hydrogen storage (UHS) enables flexible and system-friendly operational management of electrolyzers and efficient delivery of hydrogen to technologies for…
In a world increasingly upset by the ongoing climate crisis, it is perhaps unsurprising that our oceans are feeling the long-term effects of marine heat waves. The Mediterranean is a particularly hot spot for this phenomenon. In some areas of the sea, temperature anomalies of 5, 6 or even 7 degrees above average can be observed, it says...
Textile waste is an urgent global problem, with only 12 percent being recycled globally, according to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Even less—just 1 percent—of discarded clothing is recycled into new clothing, and the majority is used for low-value items such as insulation or mattress padding. Nowhere in the world is the problem…
EcoLab Inc. established its position as a leader in sustainability, offering innovative solutions in the fields of water, hygiene and energy. Their commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable practices sets standards across industries, promoting a healthier planet and profitable growth. Water Management: Preserving Precious Resources EcoLab is dedicated to water conservation. Through…
China has not approved a single new coal-fired steel project in the first half of 2024, Euractiv reports. So the country is accelerating its transition to green steel production as it prepares for the impact of the new carbon tax on exports to Europe. Local authorities approved 7,1 million metric tons of new…
A cup of coffee could soon become much more expensive due to new European Union (EU) production and deforestation rules. This was stated by the chairman of Lavazza, Giuseppe Lavazza, quoted by euronews.com. Newly introduced EU rules on deforestation could mean thousands of farmers' coffee bean exports could be rejected because they are…
In London last month (on June 25 and 26), the Seventh Forum for Responsible Employment was held. The forum was organized by the Institute for Human Rights and Business (IRHB) and included experts who touch on various aspects of labor market challenges. Why is this topic so relevant? The topic is current…
Paris spent €1,4 billion to build a giant underground vat to store sewage so it doesn't flow into the Seine. Swimming in Paris' iconic river has been illegal for more than a century due to the dirty water, euronews.com reports. There are less than two weeks left until the Olympics in Paris and for the events scheduled to…
The Bulgarian MEP from BSP Tsvetelina Penkova was unanimously elected president of the European Energy Forum - the largest energy organization in Brussels. The vote took place on 16 July 2024 at the first meeting of the organization during the new mandate of the European Parliament. Penkova will be the first female president of the organization. For the first time in the 20-year history of…
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