Advanced PFAS treatment technology: innovation and development
High-volume recovery technologies and new destruction techniques are redefining PFAS treatment for safer drinking water, but the most difficult challenge lies in managing what is left behind from these processes. Advanced PFAS treatment technologies are increasingly combining high-volume recovery with destructive steps to meet increasingly stringent drinking water restrictions. Granular activated carbon has excellent performance […]
Rethinking plastic packaging with innovative biomaterials and AI
The E-OilÉ Horizon Europe project is rethinking how single-dose packaging is used in the food and cosmetics sector. The packaging industry is the source of around 40% of the planet’s plastic waste¹ and Europe’s plastics and materials industry is facing a critical moment. Plastic waste, regulatory demands, and growing consumer awareness are forcing companies to […]
A green digital economy can improve health and sustainability
A new study from Henan Urban Construction University shows that the transition to a green digital economy could reduce energy use and significantly improve public health by 2030. Researchers modeled China’s future economy and quantified how the digital economy will impact everything from carbon emissions to human life expectancy. They simulated different growth scenarios up […]
UKSA internship leads young people to space careers
The UK Space Agency is launching Skills for Space, a new internship program offering 50 paid places to give young people practical experience of a space career. The new program is a UK-wide initiative aimed at giving students a springboard to space careers through structured internships with the space industry. Skills for Space offers placements […]
Record UK renewable energy auction delivers over 14GW of clean electricity
A record number of solar, onshore wind and tidal power projects have been sold in the UK’s biggest ever renewable energy auction. This comes just weeks after the last renewable energy auction delivered the largest procurement of offshore wind power in European history, disrupting the global challenges facing the industry and securing a massive vote […]
EU and India begin talks on potential Horizon Europe partnership
The European Commission and the Government of India have formally launched exploratory discussions on a possible partnership with Horizon Europe, marking a significant step forward in EU-India research and innovation cooperation. The announcement follows the 16th EU-India Summit held in New Delhi, where leaders reaffirmed their shared ambition to strengthen cooperation across trade, security, science, […]
How EPA has been tackling PFAS contamination over the past 12 months
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a series of major initiatives to tackle PFAS contamination, making significant progress in ensuring safer water and healthier communities across the country. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin highlighted EPA’s accomplishments in the Trump administration’s first year, emphasizing a comprehensive strategy that combines science, enforcement, and community support. Commenting on […]
EU launches €2.5 billion NanoIC semiconductor manufacturing facility
Europe has taken a decisive step towards securing its place in the global chip race with the launch of NanoIC, the largest pilot line established under the European Chip Act. The €2.5 billion facility opened at IMEC in Leuven is set to transform semiconductor manufacturing in Europe by enabling the development of chips beyond the […]
Development of rare earth free magnets for renewable energy and mobility
The EU’s growing demand for rare earth magnets threatens the energy transition due to geopolitical dependence and a currently uncompetitive European industry. Europe’s transition to sustainable energy and mobility is the cornerstone of major policy initiatives such as the Green Deal, Fit for 55 and REPowerEU. Central to this transition are permanent magnets. Permanent magnets […]
Turning lignocellulosic biomass into sustainable fuel for transportation
ABATE demonstrates the integration of thermochemical and biochemical processes to convert biomass residues into advanced biobased refining intermediates for sustainable transportation fuels. Achieving a climate-neutral energy system requires finding cleaner ways to power sectors that are difficult to electrify, especially long-haul transport and aviation. Sustainable fuels from renewable sources are an important part of the […]