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Formic acid, first discovered in ants, could soon be produced from captured CO2, opening the door to more sustainable consumer products. © frank60, Shutterstock.com
Turning CO2 from urban waste into useful consumer products

EU-funded researchers are turning carbon emissions from urban waste into everyday household products – from cleaning liquids to leather.

In one project with UK partners, researchers test automated vehicles to improve safety. © Maikol Funk Drechsler, THI/CARISSMA, 2025
Environment  |  ICT  |  Industry  |  Science in society  |  Transport
From storms to sensors: how cross-border research with UK partners shapes safer and greener technologies

Since the UK rejoined Horizon Europe in 2024, EU-funded cross-border research with UK partners has been delivering safer, smarter, more sustainable ...

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
From mines to meadows: how science is reviving Europe’s forgotten landscapes

EU-funded researchers are transforming former coal-mining sites across Europe into thriving areas that provide lasting environmental and social ...

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EU-funded researchers are testing new hydrogen-powered burners that could slash emissions from one of the world’s most carbon-intensive industries – without shutting down production.

Researchers are developing reusable and environmentally friendly electronics for the healthcare, consumer and manufacturing sectors, replacing scarce materials with circular alternatives to build a sustainable future.

EU-funded research is helping to turn old clothes into new, quality products, aiming to reduce textile waste and make recycled textiles the norm.

Environment  |  Industry  |  Science in society  |  Space

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 collected every day.

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.