European Mobility Week takes place from September 16 to 22, but activities related to the theme have been extended until almost the end of October. In short, mobility is a theme for every day. Here’s a look at everything that’s been organized on the theme. September is a month of new beginnings and also a […]
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Through the app, the aim is to promote dietary diversification and increase awareness of cultivating and consuming more underutilized crops, such as legumes, cereals, and vegetables. The European research project RADIANT – Realizing Dynamic Value Chains for Underutilized Crops has launched the RADIANT APP, a free application that facilitates and strengthens direct dialogue between producers, […]
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Applications for the European Climate Pact Ambassadors are open until October 31st. If you are passionate about climate action and want to inspire your community, join the European Climate Pact Ambassadors. Their role is to inform, inspire and support climate policy and action in their communities and networks, actively contributing to shaping a sustainable future. […]
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Led by the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, the AGROvila project aims to promote and shorten circuits with the support of a national digital platform accessible to all local producers and consumers. The School of Agriculture of the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (IPC) is developing a national digital platform to encourage the creation of short-circuit consumer […]
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The Azores exceeded some of the benchmarks required for this recognition, in areas such as greenhouse gas emissions, drinking water consumption, habitat conservation and socio-economic benefits. The Azores have been recognized as an EarthCheck Benchmarked Destination 2024 for their sustainability policy in force, according to a set of indicators in areas related to sustainable development […]
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In California, clothing and fabric producers will have to take responsibility for the entire life cycle of their items, thanks to new legislation. New legislation in California in the United States aims to change the way clothes are disposed of by obliging producers of clothing, towels, bedding and upholstery to implement and finance a state […]
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The sale of electric cars has been boosted by tax breaks and other incentives, financed in large part by the money Norway earns from exporting oil and gas. Norway, one of the world’s largest oil exporters, now has more electric cars than gasoline vehicles. Of the 2.8 million private cars registered in the country, 754,303 […]
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A recent study evaluated around 10,000 cities around the world in terms of their accessibility to essential services. Europe stands out positively, especially in small and medium-sized cities. The Swiss city of Zurich has been named the best example of a 15-minute city. According to a new study, 99.2% of its residents live within a […]
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Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have created a lightweight structural battery that could be the answer to electrifying air travel and making cars more efficient. After years of study, researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have managed to create a strong, resistant and lightweight structural battery from carbon fiber that can be […]
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SweGreen’s farming solution eliminates the use of synthetic chemicals, reduces water consumption by 99% and eliminates the transportation phase. SweGreen is a Swedish startup that is revolutionizing the way food is produced by building vertical farms inside supermarkets in Sweden and Germany. Their ecological solution makes it possible to grow leafy greens, salads, herbs and […]
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