EUR 250m boost for 5G connectivity across the EU

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

The EU Commission signed grant agreements with 37 projects Wednesday, selected under the second set of calls for proposals for the digital strand of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF Digital). The total budget of EUR 252 million is to be allocated among projects for...

Commission gives young people a stronger voice in EU policymaking as a legacy of the European Year of Youth

mennessä CrNet Oy | tammi 11, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Young Europeans will have greater influence on EU policies. Building on the achievements of the 2022 European Year of Youth, today the Commission announced several actions that give young people a greater say in the decisions that affect them and deepen the youth...

Over €250 million to support secure connectivity across the EU under the CEF Digital Programme

mennessä CrNet Oy | tammi 11, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

The Commission has signed grant agreements with 37 projects selected under the second set of calls for proposals for the digital strand of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF Digital). The total budget of €252 million will be allocated among projects for the...

French local authorities seek axing of EU deposit return scheme for plastic bottles

mennessä CrNet Oy | tammi 9, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

A proposed mandatory deposit return scheme for plastic bottles should be scrapped altogether, French local representatives say, rejecting suggestions by EU member states to exempt countries that already achieve a high collection rate for plastic packaging....

Why Are Bees Making Less Honey? Study Reveals Clues in Five Decades of Data

mennessä CrNet Oy | tammi 8, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Honey yields in the U.S. have been declining since the 1990s, with honey producers and scientists unsure why, but a new study by Penn State researchers has uncovered clues in the mystery of the missing honey. Using five decades of data from across the U.S., the...

BioE Team harness Microbial Consortia to Tackle Plastic Pollution

mennessä CrNet Oy | tammi 4, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Plastic pollution is increasing rapidly. Every year, the world produces 390 tons of plastic, with a staggering 91% destined for incineration or landfill disposal. Plastic pollution is increasing rapidly. Every year, the world produces 390 tons of plastic, with a...