Is It Possible to Cut CO2 Emissions from European Agriculture by 40 Per Cent?

mennessä CrNet Oy | helmi 19, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development, Yleinen

Research shows that allowing natural vegetation to grow back in mountainous areas and on steep slopes and moving production to more fertile areas will both reduce climate emissions and increase biodiversity. It is entirely possible to reduce greenhouse gas emissions...

Commission launches new European partnership to strengthen pandemic research and preparedness

mennessä CrNet Oy | helmi 18, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development, Yleinen

On Tuesday, the European Commission launched BE READY, a new European partnership for pandemic preparedness. BE READY will strengthen the EU’s capacity to anticipate, prevent and respond rapidly to epidemics and pandemics. Benefitting from €120 million in EU...

Euro-Parliament backs measures to protect and promote EU wine sector

mennessä CrNet Oy | helmi 12, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development, Yleinen

Member of the European Parliament have given their backing to legislation to enhance protection and support for Europe’s wine producers and address the challenges they currently face. In approving the provisional agreement reached with EU member states on 4 December...

Commission launches call for experts to shape EU ocean policy

mennessä CrNet Oy | helmi 12, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development, Yleinen

The European Commission has established the European Ocean Board, a high-level expert group tasked with advising on implementation of the European Ocean Pact. Today, the Commission opened a four-week call for applications, inviting professionals and organisations to...

Commission adopts new EU legislation on RENURE fertilisers

mennessä CrNet Oy | helmi 11, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development, Yleinen

The European Commission has formally adopted new rules on REcovered Nitrogen from manure (RENURE), which will contribute to reducing farmers’ dependency on imported fertilisers. RENURE (REcovered Nitrogen from manURE) refers to fertilising products derived from...

TikTok under EU pressure over addictive design that could harm children

mennessä CrNet Oy | helmi 9, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development, Yleinen

A preliminary finding by the EU Commission has found TikTok in breach of EU internet rules for its addictive design, and for not assessing its potentially harmful effect on children. Addictive design found by the Commission under the EU’s Digital Services Act includes...