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With increasing pressure on water supplies, finding ways to safely and efficiently reuse wastewater is a priority. © Stor24, Shutterstock.com
Reusing wastewater could be the solution to Europe’s growing water scarcity problem.
Eco-friendly electrical components made from wooden materials will help reduce e-waste. © KPixMining, Shutterstock.com
Greener sensors, circuit boards and other electronic devices are being developed by EU researchers to reduce…
The 1.8GW Grand’Maison hydroelectric station in the French Alps is the largest pumped storage hydropower facility in Europe. © Sylvain B, Shutterstock.com
The EU drive towards green energy is seeking to harness a traditionally clean power source – with some tweaks.
In addition to generating clean energy, sea locations with turbines could be used to grow mussels, oysters and seaweed.
New machines can improve conditions for workers and boost industrial productivity.
Research projects in Europe developed water-surface scanners and better hull designs to tackle shipping accidents.
Drawing inspiration from birds, fish and even worms, researchers in Europe are developing machines to explore places on Earth that are difficult for people to reach.
Sensors, “smart” buoys and high-tech traps can make fisheries in Europe more sustainable and profitable.
Researchers in Europe are working to counter potential risks from nanomaterials used by a range of industries for technological advances.
Extracting gold, silver and other commodities from discarded goods has industrial, geopolitical and environmental benefits for the EU.
As it moves away from fossil fuels and towards climate-neutrality, the EU is placing strategic importance on the market for batteries and stepping up research in the field.
Science lessons across Europe come to life through a push towards “open schooling”.
Clothes made from recycled textiles are emerging in Europe, highlighting new business opportunities that also reduce the industry’s environmental footprint.