EU issues EUR 112m calls for AI, quantum technologies

mennessä CrNet Oy | huhti 24, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

The EU Commission announced the launch Tuesday of a new set of Horizon Europe calls aimed primarily at pioneering projects in the realms of artificial intelligence and quantum technologies. The new set of calls, worth over EUR 112 million, comes under the 2023-2024...

WMO report: Asia hit hardest by climate change and extreme weather

mennessä CrNet Oy | huhti 24, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Asia remained the world’s most disaster-affected region in 2023 due to weather, climate and water-related hazards. Storms and floods have hit the hardest, a new report published by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on Tuesday reveals. Following close on the...

New methodology to measure microplastics in EU’s drinking water

mennessä CrNet Oy | huhti 24, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

To better harmonise the measurement process, the JRC has designed a methodology which represents a uniform approach to sampling, analysis and data reporting. This will contribute to the generation of more consistent and inter-comparable data, which is a first and...

Body for Ethical Standards: MEPs support deal between EU institutions and bodies

mennessä CrNet Oy | huhti 23, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

On Monday, the Committee on Constitutional Affairs endorsed the agreement for a body to strengthen integrity, transparency, and accountability in European decision-making. The agreement that was reached between eight EU institutions and bodies (namely Parliament, the...

2023 European State of the Climate Report confirms alarming trend of climate change impacts on our continent

mennessä CrNet Oy | huhti 23, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Today, on Earth Day 2024, the EU Copernicus Climate Change Service published jointly with the UN World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) the annual European State of the Climate Report. Based on scientific data and analysis, the report showcases the continued alarming...

More than three quarters of European aviation emissions aren’t subject to a carbon price, new study shows

mennessä CrNet Oy | huhti 22, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Ryanair is Europe’s top polluting airline for the third year in a row, a new study on 2023 aviation emissions by green group Transport & Environment (T&E) shows. Lufthansa and British Airways are the second and third biggest polluters, but are still below...