What to make of Europe’s upcoming carbon management strategy

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

The European Commission’s upcoming carbon management strategy will propose the sequestration of up to 450 million tonnes of CO2 annually by 2050 and kick off a debate about the future of the EU’s emissions trading scheme. On 6 February, the European Commission will...

Economic governance reform: improving credibility, ownership and scope to invest

mennessä CrNet Oy | tammi 19, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

New provisions to allow more investments and to increase national ownership of plans On Wednesday, MEPs decided to open talks with Council on new economic governance rules, prioritising investment and national ownership and improving the system’s credibility. The...

CTI Fashion Initiative unveils tailored metrics for fashion circular economy

mennessä CrNet Oy | tammi 19, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

The fashion industry is witnessing a pivotal moment with the release of sector-specific circularity metrics by the CTI Fashion Initiative, a collaborative effort led by WBCSD, VF Corporation and Deloitte, with support from the VF Foundation. Launched today at the...

German energy regulator plans to cut red tape to aid energy transition

mennessä CrNet Oy | tammi 19, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Germany’s federal energy regulator on Thursday mapped out a plan to more efficiently manage the allocation of the large sums needed by power and gas grid operators changing to low-carbon energy systems. “The energy transition is gathering pace,” said...

Scientists develop luminescent sensor to detect ‘forever chemicals’ in water

mennessä CrNet Oy | tammi 18, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Researchers have created a new way to detect ‘forever chemical’ pollution in water, via a luminescent sensor. Scientists in Chemistry and Environmental Science at the University of Birmingham in collaboration with scientists from the Bundesanstalt für...

Reducing emissions from fluorinated gases and ozone-depleting substances

mennessä CrNet Oy | tammi 17, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

On Tuesday, Parliament approved new rules to minimise emissions from powerful greenhouse gases, in line with EU and global climate goals. With 457 votes in favour, 92 against and 32 abstentions, MEPs endorsed a deal reached with the Council to further cut emissions...