How an Influx of Salt May Affect Microbial Ecosystems

mennessä CrNet Oy | heinä 22, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

As sea levels rise due to climate change, encroaching sea water will likely make freshwater environments saltier. In a new study, MIT researchers have shown how that increase in salinity might affect microbial ecosystems found in environments such as rivers and...

Commission publishes guidelines on transparency obligations for providers and deployers of certain AI systems

mennessä CrNet Oy | heinä 21, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Today, the European Commission published guidelines to assist providers and deployers of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in meeting the AI Act’s transparency obligations, which start to apply on 2 August 2026. Transparency obligations will help people...

Ukraine: UN condemns overnight attack on Kyiv

mennessä CrNet Oy | heinä 20, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

UNICEF staff and firefighters walk towards a heavily damaged building during a rescue operation in Kyiv, Ukraine. United Nations agencies have deplored a fresh Russian assault on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv which left at least one person dead and a dozen injured. The...

Pilot projects under European Commission’s Skills Guarantee to support workers at risk of unemployment

mennessä CrNet Oy | heinä 16, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Six pilot projects were selected and launched under the new Skills Guarantee, one of the signature actions under the Union of Skills. The pilot projects have a budget of €14.5 million and will support almost 1,000 European workers at risk of unemployment in the car...

Organic products: MEPs back measures to support EU production

mennessä CrNet Oy | heinä 15, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

The new measures seek to protect EU organic food production from unfair external competition and increase consumer trust. On Tuesday, the Agriculture and Rural Development Committee adopted by 37 votes in favour, 4 against and 8 abstentions, its position on the...

Commission publishes guidelines for sustainable tourism in Natura 2000 areas

mennessä CrNet Oy | heinä 15, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Today, the European Commission published new guidelines on how Europe’s Natura 2000 network of protected areas can act as a powerful driver of sustainable tourism, while safeguarding resilient ecosystems that protect habitats and species. Tourism represents a...