The pros and cons of pilot testing for PFAS removal
Sentinel Water Solutions considers the advantages and disadvantages of pilot testing for PFAS removal in water treatment. Ask most vendors about pilot testing for PFAS removal, and they will point you toward a standard rental skid. The columns have a fixed height. The sample taps are where they have always been. The underdrain is what […]
Shaping the future of automated mobility in the UK
Dr Hadi Moztarzadeh, Head of Technology Trends at the UK Advanced Propulsion Center (APC), talks about the need for cross-sector integration in technology, infrastructure and policy in the UK to achieve net zero emissions by 2040 and power connected and automated mobility. The UK’s mobility system is at a critical stage of transformation, having invested […]
Expanding green hydrogen across sectors
Operational pilots are already in place across production, maritime and transportation. NORHYWAY will now extend these into a fully integrated hydrogen value chain, connecting the Arctic and Europe with renewable energy at its core. The total planned investment is approximately 963 million euros. Four sectors were developed in parallel across interconnected use cases: shipping, road […]
Complete solution for automotive plastics
The Global Impact Coalition outlines the steps needed to help the chemical industry solve the auto plastics problem. More than 800,000 tonnes of plastic from end-of-life (ELV) vehicles is incinerated or landfilled in Europe each year. The automotive industry accounts for approximately 10% of global plastic demand. However, despite decades of sustainability efforts, less than […]
Circular economy activities could reduce EU climate change impact by 22%
Three new assessments on circularity published by the European Environment Agency (EEA) have found that accelerating investment to ensure policy goals are met would have significant benefits for both the economy and the environment. The assessment analyzed and modeled 17 circular economy activities across sectors such as housing, mining, food and mobility, identifying not only […]
EU greenlights €288 million to strengthen semiconductor supply chain
The European Commission has approved €288 million in German state aid for two new semiconductor supply chain projects aimed at strengthening the resilience of European chip manufacturing. The funding will support a new production facility by Carl Zeiss and Zadient Materials Europe GmbH in Germany. The largest share, 222 million euros, will go to Zeiss […]
PFAS drinking water crisis is reshaping public health and infrastructure
Water utilities in Europe and North America are facing a problem of PFAS contamination in drinking water that environmental scientists say will take decades to fully contain. PFAS, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, is a large group of synthetic chemicals used in everything from nonstick cookware and waterproof fabrics to industrial manufacturing and firefighting […]
ESA expands scout mission program with two EO satellites
The European Space Agency (ESA) has selected two new Earth observation scout missions, Hibidis and SOVA-S, to join its growing fleet of low-cost scientific satellites. The mission was approved by ESA’s Earth Observation Program Committee following a 10-month evaluation process and will focus on biodiversity monitoring and atmospheric research. Hibidis will use hyperspectral imaging techniques […]
A new challenge for Europe
The European Chips Act represents a strategic response by the European Union to the growing challenges and opportunities in the semiconductor sector. With a planned investment of over €43bn, the goal is to increase Europe’s semiconductor market share from 10% to 20% by 2030 The European Chips Act represents a groundbreaking initiative aimed at bolstering […]
Promoting clothing recycling in Europe with AI-powered condition assessment
TexMat solutions automatically classify consumer clothing for resale through digital product passport data and AI-based imaging and data processing technology. TEXMAT revolutionizes the profitability of reused clothing collections and businesses in Europe. This allows consumers to bring their clothes to the collection machine in an effortless process. Consumers no longer have to choose the appropriate […]