German energy regulator plans to cut red tape to aid energy transition

mennessä CrNet Oy | tammi 19, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Germany’s federal energy regulator on Thursday mapped out a plan to more efficiently manage the allocation of the large sums needed by power and gas grid operators changing to low-carbon energy systems. “The energy transition is gathering pace,” said...

Scientists develop luminescent sensor to detect ‘forever chemicals’ in water

mennessä CrNet Oy | tammi 18, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Researchers have created a new way to detect ‘forever chemical’ pollution in water, via a luminescent sensor. Scientists in Chemistry and Environmental Science at the University of Birmingham in collaboration with scientists from the Bundesanstalt für...

Reducing emissions from fluorinated gases and ozone-depleting substances

mennessä CrNet Oy | tammi 17, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

On Tuesday, Parliament approved new rules to minimise emissions from powerful greenhouse gases, in line with EU and global climate goals. With 457 votes in favour, 92 against and 32 abstentions, MEPs endorsed a deal reached with the Council to further cut emissions...

Metsola in Lithuania: Freedom Prize awarded to the European Parliament

mennessä CrNet Oy | tammi 15, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

The European Parliament was awarded the Freedom Prize of the Republic of Lithuania, and President Metsola the Grand Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas. At the award ceremony today in Vilnius, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola thanked...

Valencia kicks off 2024 as new European Green Capital

mennessä CrNet Oy | tammi 12, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

The Spanish city of Valencia officially starts, today, as the European Green Capital 2024. To celebrate this achievement, over 400 activities and events are foreseen to reach all sectors of the city, from specialised audiences in sustainability, production, and...

Renewable energy growth must accelerate to reach 2030 goal – IEA

mennessä CrNet Oy | tammi 12, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Global renewable energy capacity is expected to grow by two and a half times by 2030 but governments need to go further to achieve a goal of tripling it by then agreed at United Nations’ climate talks, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said. In its annual...