Three European cities show how art and culture can contribute to creating beautiful, sustainable and inclusive neighbourhoods. Stadhouderskade, a bustling and congested avenue in Amsterdam, is being transformed into a green and sustainable haven for people and animals. The transformation of this urban artery, initiated by the Green Mile Foundation consortium, is being assisted by […]
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European Commission mobilises unallocated European Horizon funds to accelerate green and digital transitions
The Commission has adopted an amendment to the 2023-24 work programme of Horizon Europe, the EU’s research and innovation programme. The amendment mobilises previously unallocated Horizon Europe funds to increase the 2024 budget by almost €1.4 billion to a total of €7.3 billion. This amendment includes an investment of almost €650 million in EU missions […]
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Euro 7: Council adopts new rules on emission limits for cars, vans and trucks
The Council has adopted the Euro 7 regulation, which lays down rules on emission limits for road vehicles and battery durability. This is the last step in the decision-making procedure. The text adopted covers cars, vans and heavy-duty vehicles in one single legal act and aims to further lower air pollutant emissions from exhaust fumes […]
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New rules to improve the treatment and reuse of urban wastewater are given the green light by the European Parliament
Improved monitoring of chemical contaminants, pathogens and antimicrobial resistance. Drug and cosmetic manufacturers and Member States should finance additional treatment against micropollutants. Boosting the re-use of waste water to avoid water shortages MEPs on Wednesday gave the green light to new rules on the collection, treatment and discharge of urban waste water. The plenary […]
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According to the EEA, many of the returned and unsold garments end up being destroyed in Europe.
Textile consumption in Europe causes significant pressures on the environment and climate. Part of these pressures comes from returned and unsold textiles that are destroyed and never used for their intended purpose. A new European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing looks at the issue and estimates the share of returned and unsold textiles that are destroyed […]
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Moda re-: promoting sustainable and solidarity-based consumption with EU funding
The representation of the European Community in Spain has interviewed the director of Moda re-, a sustainable and supportive project, which is supported byNextGenerationEUfunds . With the change of season comes the time to change wardrobe. And with it, the opportunity to rethink our clothing consumption. Textile consumption in Europe Every year, the EU […]
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CORDIS: Reducing emissions from maritime transport
Retrofitting ships with innovative engine and propulsion technologies can help achieve operational efficiencies, and significantly reduce emissions. While shipping plays a critical role in the global economy, it is also a large and growing source of pollution. In 2018, global emissions from maritime transport represented 1 076 million tonnes of CO2, and were responsible for […]
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Commission opens two in-depth investigations under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation in the solar photovoltaic sector
The Commission launched two in-depth investigations under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation. The investigations relate to the potentially market distortive role of foreign subsidies given to bidders in a public procurement procedure. The Commission will assess whether the economic operators concerned did benefit from an unfair advantage to win public contracts in the EU. The investigations […]
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European Environment Agency: Now is the time to accelerate the shift to a more circular Europe
Despite legislative steps forward over the past five years, efforts to transform Europe’s largely linear, ‘throw-away’ economy into a circular one will require further bold action and strong implementation of existing measures. Decisive action is essential to drastically reduce waste, prioritise reduction of resource use, improve recycling rates and improve the introduction of products that […]
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