huhti 18, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development
According to a report released at UNEA-6, resource use has tripled over the last 50 years and is expected to increase by 60 per cent by 2060. The good news, said experts, is that humanity can reduce resource use while creating jobs and growing the economy by...
huhti 18, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development
Greece plans to create two large marine parks and end bottom trawling, it announced Tuesday. It also aims to cut the volume of plastic waste flowing into Greek waters in half. “The ocean has paid a heavy price for its service to humankind. It has been a vital source...
huhti 17, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development
High levels of plastic pollution can kill the embryos of a wide range of ocean animals, new research shows. Scientists tested the effects of new PVC pellets (pre-production “nurdles” used to make many plastic products) on the development of seven species, spanning all...
huhti 15, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development
The EU Council formally adopted a revised directive on the energy performance of buildings Friday, with the aim of helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy poverty in the EU. The revised directive sets ambitious targets to reduce the overall energy use of...
huhti 10, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development
The ongoing context has put a stronger focus on the EU’s water resilience and stewardship – yet, the European Commission in February decided to shelve the publication of its Water Resilience Initiative, largely because of protests from farmers across the bloc and...