Study: Renewables provided half EU’s power generation in first half of 2024

mennessä CrNet Oy | heinä 2, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Low-carbon generation comprised nearly three quarters of electricity mix, with renewables dominating and nuclear providing a further 24 per cent share, according to latest Eurelectric dat. Renewables provided more than half of power generation across the European...

EU invests EUR 3 bn emissions trading revenues for cleaner energy systems

mennessä CrNet Oy | kesä 26, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

The European Union disbursed EUR 2.967 billion Monday via its Modernisation Fund to support 39 energy projects in 10 EU Member States. The investments will support the modernisation of energy systems, reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the energy, industry and...

Romania on course to reopen mineral and metal mines

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

The Romanian government approved a decree on amending the Mining Code to facilitate the reopening of non-energy mining operations, Economy Minister Radu Oprea announced on Friday. The decree incorporates into Romanian law the potential for the exploitation of critical...

Commission clears acquisition of Iveco’s businesses in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden by Hedin Mobility

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

The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of Iveco Danmark A/S, Iveco Finland OY, Iveco Norge AS and Iveco Sweden AB (‘Iveco’s businesses in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden’), each fully owned...

New Study Confirms Forever Chemicals Are Absorbed Through Human Skin

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

A study of 17 commonly used synthetic ‘forever chemicals’ has shown that these toxic substances can readily be absorbed through human skin. New research, published in Environment International, proves for the first time that a wide range of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl...

‘Democratic renewal’ is key challenge in bumper year of elections worldwide

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

Around two billion people are eligible to vote this year, but that doesn’t necessarily mean their opinions will be taken into account by the governments they elect. Amid concern over growing authoritarianism, repression and misinformation, the UN is promoting forms of...