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Researchers are using innovative methods to revive landscapes around former coal mines across Europe, such as the Janina mine in southern Poland. © GIG-PIB, 2025
EU-funded researchers are transforming former coal-mining sites across Europe into thriving areas that provide lasting environmental and social benefits.
Researchers are testing hydrogen-powered burners, designed to make steel production cleaner, using digital simulations. © DedMityay, Shutterstock.com
EU-funded researchers are testing new hydrogen-powered burners that could slash emissions from one of the…
Researchers across Europe are pioneering reusable, sustainable electronics to tackle the growing e-waste problem. © Gorodenkoff, Shutterstock.com
Researchers are developing reusable and environmentally friendly electronics for the healthcare, consumer and…
EU-funded research is helping to turn old clothes into new, quality products, aiming to reduce textile waste and make recycled textiles the norm.
Smarter decisions about real-world problems start with better data – and Earth observation can provide just that, thanks to European efforts to open up access to massive amounts of satellite data…
With its sleek design and groundbreaking aerodynamics, the Airbus RACER isn’t just a prototype – it’s a symbol of Europe’s commitment to clean aviation.
From lasers to life sciences, Europe’s new plan for research and technology infrastructures aims to turn world-class science into everyday impact.
Drawing on nature, researchers have developed a method to pump CO2 captured from industrial processes into volcanic rocks for safe and permanent underground storage.
The EU and Europe’s bio-based industries are tapping into the hidden potential of wood to replace fossil resources in the production of high-performance resins with a low carbon footprint.
EU-funded researchers are cultivating fungi on agricultural waste to create smarter and greener construction materials able to adapt and react to their environment, and even repair themselves.
Researchers are testing a new method of capturing CO2 from energy-intensive industries and converting it into valuable chemicals and fuels.
European researchers are developing quantum computers using light and glass, in a collaboration that promises breakthroughs in computing power, battery technology and scientific discovery.
While Europe’s green agenda faces new pressures, sustainability leader Sandrine Dixson-Declève outlines why sustainable investment remains vital for economic strength, planetary health and future…