Electric car battery cell research to receive €1 billion in Germany
Germany has earmarked €1 billion to support solid state electric car battery cell manufacture and research. The funding boost is aimed at reducing the country’s...
Depleted ozone layer “healing”, report finds
A new report from the United Nations has found the depleted ozone layer appears to be healing. Scientists first raised concerns about the thinning state...
Finnish battery recycling research to lead Europe
Inspired by Finnish battery recycling research, the European Commission has reached out to Finland to coordinate research into recycling in Europe’s battery industry. The project,...
Extinction Rebellion protest: 15 activists arrested
15 protesters were arrested at yesterday’s Extinction Rebellion protest in London, which saw campaigners blocking roads around the Houses of Parliament to draw attention...
Smarter Choices Smarter Places Open Fund distributed in Scotland
The first recipients of Smarter Choices Smarter Places Open Fund, a £2 million Scottish award promoting environmentally sound travel options, have been announced. Nominees were...
Throwaway plastics ban approved in EU
MEPs have approved a ban on throwaway plastics to be implemented across the EU by 2021. Plastic straws, cotton buds, plates and cutlery are among...
Electric car hazards addressed
Researchers in Norway are developing an “adaptive sound” system to address potential electric car hazards to the visually impaired. The relative silence of electric cars...
Wind energy data in focus at hackathon
The wind energy industry is at a crossroads. With 40 to 80 gigawatts of wind capacity reaching the end of its designed operational life...
Drinking water quality standards to improve across EU
MEPs have voted to improve drinking water quality standards across the EU by tightening regulations on contaminants and promoting “universal access” to clean tap...
Germany to import US liquefied natural gas
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has agreed to open the country to imports of US liquefied natural gas. The chancellor announced yesterday that construction would begin...
