According to a report by the European Environment Agency, Faro and Funchal are among the ten cities in Europe with the best air quality and the lowest concentration of fine particles. Uppsala and Umea, in Sweden, top the list. The European Environment Agency (EEA) recently released a report identifying and ranking the European cities with […]
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The researchers used an innovative artificial intelligence approach to measure the impact of 1,500 measures implemented by governments in 41 countries over two decades. Only 63 were found to be effective. A recent study led by climate economists analyzed the effectiveness of 1500 climate policies from sectors including energy, transport and construction, implemented between 1998 […]
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In Bordeaux, the measure follows several complaints from residents, who consider cruise ships to be unsightly and responsible for generating pollution. In Bordeaux, the number of ships docking in the city center has doubled in the last decade, leading the population to complain about their impact on the environment and the beauty of the city. […]
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From holding marathons at night to moving events to different seasons, “adapt” has become the buzzword for sports organizations looking to tackle climate change. As climate change leads to a rise in average temperatures and extreme weather events become more frequent and intense, the likelihood of these events overlapping with sporting events around the world […]
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Research by the US space agency NASA points to the Algarve region as the most critical in the face of climate change in Portugal. An analysis of four decades of data from thousands of weather stations shows that the regions of South Asia, the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea will be the most affected […]
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The MV Sea Change ferry has started operating in San Francisco Bay in the United States and will be free for the next six months. The world’s first fully hydrogen-powered commercial passenger ferry began operating in San Francisco Bay in the United States on July 19. With a capacity to travel 550 kilometers and run […]
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Researchers estimate that around 730,000 elderly Americans lose their ability to live independently due to air pollution every year. Reducing air pollution can help older people live independently for longer, according to a study from the University of Michigan, USA. The results suggest that higher levels of traffic-related air pollutants are associated with the need […]
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Artificial intelligence promises to help restaurant kitchens, buffets and catering companies to control and reduce the amount of food that is being wasted. There’s a new tool to help restaurants, buffets and catering companies reduce food waste: high-tech bins with artificial intelligence (AI). Equipped with smart cameras, scales and sometimes touch screens, these bins help […]
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Building with minimal pollution is the challenge of the board game Catan: New Energies. The classic board game Catan has launched a new edition with a 21st century twist: energy production and pollution. In the Catan: New Energies version, the game takes place in the present day (instead of the pre-industrial period) with real elements […]
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At Releaf Paper, paper is produced from fallen leaves in streets and urban parks, which are transformed into sustainable paper packaging. Releaf Paper is a Ukrainian startup that, instead of using leaves from healthy trees, uses fallen leaves collected from cities across Europe to make paper. One ton of pulp is produced from 2.3 tons […]
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