Expected Outcome: Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: Performance and reliability improvement of shallow and/or deep geothermal systems; Reduced environmental impact of geothermal plants; Reduced risk of seismicity; Increased citizen engagement for geothermal energy; Reduction of LCOE approaching SET Plan targets (actions should clearly justify estimated LCOE at […]
Is a circular economy possible by 2050?
Find out about the EU’s circular economy action plan and what additional measures MEPs want to reduce waste and make products more sustainable. A circular economy will reduce CO2 emissions, stimulate economic growth and create jobs. If we keep on exploiting resources as we do now, by 2050 we would need the resources of three […]
New approach to prevent chemical pollution
The European Environment Agency (EEA) published a report on how to ensure that chemicals are safe and sustainable while preventing them from affecting people, the environment and climate change. The EEA report “Delivering chemicals and products that are safe and sustainable by design” states that an evaluation of the performance of these products could reduce, […]
How to develop sustainable and cost-efficient air mobility
Partners of an EU-funded initiative say they have laid the groundwork methodology and tools for the design of a near-zero-emission aircraft concept meant for smaller airports. The EU-funded, UNIFIER19, project offers commuters a radically new mobility solution that will be “as simple to use as a bus,” according to a statement. Project coordinator Pipistrel Vertical […]
Making sustainable urban mobility a reality
It’s possible to offer cleaner, better and innovative transport solutions in Europe. An EU initiative shows how. To realise a competitive transport sector that increases mobility and cuts emissions, several initiatives are being tested in various European cities under the EU-funded CIVITAS ECCENTRIC project. ECCENTRIC, among several CIVITAS H2020 projects tackling all modes and aspects […]