Europe’s drinking water to be safer from 2027

mennessä CrNet Oy | tammi 24, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Europe’s drinking water will be safer following the EU Commission’s adoption Tuesday of new minimum hygiene standards for materials and products that come into contact with drinking water. The new standards will apply as of 31 December 2026 to materials...

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...

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...

Metsola in Lithuania: Freedom Prize awarded to the European Parliament

mennessä CrNet Oy | tammi 15, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

The European Parliament was awarded the Freedom Prize of the Republic of Lithuania, and President Metsola the Grand Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas. At the award ceremony today in Vilnius, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola thanked...

BioE Team harness Microbial Consortia to Tackle Plastic Pollution

mennessä CrNet Oy | tammi 4, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Plastic pollution is increasing rapidly. Every year, the world produces 390 tons of plastic, with a staggering 91% destined for incineration or landfill disposal. Plastic pollution is increasing rapidly. Every year, the world produces 390 tons of plastic, with a...