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CO₂ capture rate

A remarkable CO₂ capture rate of >99.8% has been achieved by ECO2Fuel at their carbon capture pilot plant, which can then be used to produce e-Fuels.

 
Improve the assessment of hazardous chemicals

Six health-themed projects offer their recommendations to improve the assessment and regulation of hazardous chemicals, with the aim of advancing our goal of achieving a zero-pollution Europe.

 
Boost the implementation of zero emission buildings

A paper from several EU-funded projects including ARV and oPENLabs suggests 10 policy recommendations for national and regional policymakers to overcome financial barriers for transforming existing buildings into zero emission or positive energy neighbourhoods by 2050.

 
Encourage incentives for wildfire risk reduction

Which economic instruments are likely to trigger action towards the reducing the risk of wildfires? And what are the report’s four key messages for the implementation of such incentives? Find out more in this FIRE-RES policy paper.

 
EU Climate Pact training

EU Climate Action Academy webinar: Mastering effective communication – navigating difficult climate conversations Tuesday 10 December 2024, 12:30 - 14:00 (CET) https://climate-pact.europa.eu/articles-and-events/events/eu-climate-action-academy-webinar-mastering-effective-communication-navigating-difficult-climate-2024-12-10_en

 
Events

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Advancing remote sensing


LIFESAVER has improved electrochemical sensors' accuracy and reliability, giving better data for monitoring pollutants and other environmental indicators.

 
Advanced Materials for Industrial Leadership

Curious about the future of materials innovation? This recent presentation made by Mr Jürgen Tiedje, Head of Unit DG Research & Innovation shares the EU’s bold strategy to drive the green and digital transition. With a focus on sustainability and competitiveness, discover how Europe plans to lead in advanced materials and what opportunities lie ahead!

 
EU research alliance fights back against resistant super-bacteria

Bacterial infections are a major health challenge, killing around 100 Europeans a day as they become increasingly resistant to common antibiotics. To address this, researchers like Dr Rienk Pypstra are working together to create more effective treatments. The problem with bacteria – one of the simplest life forms – is that they evolve very quickly.

 
#CleanEnergyDay

With the colder months coming up, and in preparation for International Day of Clean Energy (#CleanEnergyDay) on 26 January we bring you updates from projects working on clean energy.