Solid-state transformers can turn Europe’s power grids into intelligent systems able to manage higher voltages, integrate renewables and reduce the risk of large-scale blackouts.
Essential for life but threatening for the environment if in excess. The nutrient challenge and the circular response: turning them from waste into biofertilizers to tackle pollution and feed the world’s growing population
The OVERLEAF project webinar series has been officially launched, with the first session focusing on the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology and its role in sustainable development.
On 27–28 June, stakeholders of coal+ regions came together in Karlovy Vary (CZ) to take stock of the progress achieved since the start of the Initiative for Coal Regions in Transition, and to discuss common challenges faced in today’s fast-evolving energy landscape.
The Eyes Hearts Hands project launches its presentation video, highlighting its holistic perspective that considers the social, cultural, and environmental dimensions of urban development.
As floods sweep across Europe, questions resurface about our readiness for cli-mate extremes. A European research team has developed practical tools to bridge the gap between science and policy. Yet experts warn: only by coupling adaptation with emission cuts can we achieve truly sustainable resilience
The dairy sector underpins Europe’s economy and rural life, but its byproducts can cause serious environmental harm. New upcycling solutions turn these waste streams into clean water and phosphate-rich biofertilizers, but experts warn: “Scaling them will require more investment and testing beyond…
Europe’s dependence on imported nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium is both a strategic risk and a climate burden. In Spain, microalgae are being used to extract these nutrients directly from food-industry wastewater.