EU and Canada secure at least €211 million in pledges for Global Ocean Observation

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

On Wednesday, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney launched the OceanEye International Alliance for the Global Ocean Observing System at a high‑level pledging event in New York. Held during the 81st UN...

Past Emissions From Top Polluters Will Continue Warming the Planet for Decades to Come

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

If someone leaves the faucet running in your bathroom and the house floods, it’s easy to assign responsibility for the damage. If someone leaves the faucet running in your bathroom and the house floods, it’s easy to assign responsibility for the damage. But for other...

This new concrete is stronger and pulls CO2 from the air

mennessä CrNet Oy | syys 23, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Researchers at Mepco Schlenk Engineering College in India developed the mixture as a possible way to make construction materials more sustainable. Their approach targets a major environmental challenge: rising atmospheric CO2 levels driven in large part by fossil fuel...

Eurobarometer survey shows overwhelming public support for European agriculture and EU support for farmers and rural areas

mennessä CrNet Oy | syys 23, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

According to the latest Eurobarometer survey, 95% of Europeans consider agriculture and rural areas important for Europe’s future, while 93% say that securing a stable food supply for the EU is crucial. An even larger share of Europeans believe that the...

A new process turns plastic waste into gasoline and diesel fuel

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

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a new way to transform polyethylene, one of the world’s most common plastics, into gasoline- and diesel-like fuels. One of the most notable features of the method is how...

EU continues efforts to promote the respect of International Humanitarian Law across the globe, report shows

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

The European Commission and the High Representative have published the 9th annual report on International Humanitarian Law. The report shows that, with over 130 ongoing armed conflicts, the proper implementation of International Humanitarian Law, including to new...