Food waste in the EU at 129 kg per person in 2024

mennessä CrNet Oy | syys 30, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

In total, the EU generated some 57.9 million tonnes of food waste, including both edible and inedible parts, indicating a slight increase of 0.7% compared with 2023 (57.5 million tonnes). The data shows that household waste accounted for more than half of all food...

Commission proposes 5-point plan to strengthen resilience and security of EU external borders

mennessä CrNet Oy | syys 30, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

On Tuesday, the European Commission is proposing a 5-point plan to prevent, anticipate and respond to sudden, mass illegal arrivals. It will strengthen the resilience and security of EU external borders. The EU has a comprehensive and resilient framework in place to...

Democratic resilience in focus as European parliamentarians gather in Brussels

mennessä CrNet Oy | syys 29, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

On 29-30 September, MEPs, national parliamentarians, EU experts, and civil society representatives will discuss strategies to strengthen democracy and reinforce citizens’ trust. The second EU Parliamentary Democracy Forum will be held in the European...

President von der Leyen announces €710 million to support displaced people in Africa and global crisis relief

mennessä CrNet Oy | syys 28, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

As the 81st UN General Assembly High‑Level Week draws to a close in New York, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced almost €710 million in EU support to displaced people and communities in Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as emergency...

Alaska’s Orange Rivers More Metallic Than Acid Mine Drainage

mennessä CrNet Oy | syys 28, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

The bright orange plumes of water scientists first noticed billowing across a river in Alaska’s Brooks Range in 2018 were even more acidic and metallic than water leached from metal mines, despite their pristine surroundings. That is according to a new study from the...

Guterres calls on countries to set clear timelines for transition away from fossil fuels

mennessä CrNet Oy | syys 24, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

“We are the first generation with the tools to end the fossil fuel age – and the last who can avert climate catastrophe,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday, calling on countries to draw up credible roadmaps with clear timelines to transition away...