Nuclear sector pins hopes on 2026 for ‘low-carbon’ hydrogen label

mennessä CrNet Oy | marras 25, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Nuclear energy advocates are pushing for the European Commission to label nuclear-derived hydrogen as ‘low-carbon’, but several industry sources told Euractiv that would prefer the decision is brought forward to 2026 instead of the scheduled 2028. In late...

EU Commission deal puts center-right in driver’s seat

mennessä CrNet Oy | marras 22, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Almost six months after European elections that bolstered the political right, the team of top officials that will lead the next European Commission until 2029 looks on track to take office on December 1. The three major centrist political groups in the European...

Artificial Intelligence Can Be Used to Predict River Discharge and Warn of Potential Flooding, New Concordia Study Shows

mennessä CrNet Oy | marras 22, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

A machine-learning tool developed by Mohamed Almetwally Ahmed and Sam Li provides accurate predictions for flood-prone areas. As recent flooding in Spain and elsewhere revealed, every minute of warning given to people ahead of a possible flood can save lives and...

UNHCR launches $10 billion appeal to address global refugee crisis in 2025

mennessä CrNet Oy | marras 22, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Chad is among the countries hosting refugees forced to flee from Sudan by the ongoing war between rival militaries. The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has launched a $10 billion appeal for 2025 to meet critical needs and implement sustainable solutions for millions of...

Low levels of common contaminants but high levels of other elements in waters linked to abandoned lithium mine

mennessä CrNet Oy | marras 22, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Lithium ore and mining waste from a historic lithium mine located west of Charlotte, North Carolina, are unlikely to contaminate surrounding waters with common pollutants such as arsenic and lead, according to a new study. However, high levels of other metals—namely,...

Nearly €5 billion under Erasmus+ to support learning abroad and cooperation in education, training, youth and sport in 2025

mennessä CrNet Oy | marras 20, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

In 2025, EU’s Erasmus+ programme will support learning exchanges abroad and cooperation partnerships in education, training, youth and sport with around €5 billion. Representing a 6.5% increase in funding compared to last year, the Commission published the...