Europe

The shifting landscape of hydrogen: a reality check and the need for a coherent strategy

by Thomas Hillig 17 APR 2025 13:00

This article is also available in Italian / Questo articolo è disponibile anche in italiano In recent years, hydrogen has captivated the imagination of the energy sector, garnering significa...

EU pellet regulation: environment and health sacrificed in the name of simplification

by Tosca Ballerini 11 APR 2025 15:30

This article is also available in Italian / Questo articolo è disponibile anche in italiano Started in October 2023 as part of the Zero Pollution Action Plan promoted by the former European ...

Aquatech 2025, Hardeman: “The scale of water challenges is underestimated”

by Giorgio Kaldor 01 APR 2025 11:00

This article is also available in Italian / Questo articolo è disponibile anche in italiano Amsterdam – In early March, water and technology took centre stage as Aquatech 2025 transfor...

Every last drop: zero-waste water builds water resilience

by Helen Massy-Beresford 13 MAR 2025 12:50

This article is also available in Italian / Questo articolo è disponibile anche in italiano The 34 dairy cows chewing the cud on a floating platform in the port of Rotterdam probably aren&rs...

Agriculture, Cristina Guarda: Europe needs a more ambitious vision

by Emanuele Bompan 04 MAR 2025 11:30

This article is also available in Italian / Questo articolo è disponibile anche in italiano In mid-February, the European Commission unveiled its Vision for Agriculture and Food, a document ...

Corporate renewable procurement: greenwashing or key driver of the EU’s clean industrial deal?

by Simone Accornero 27 FEB 2025 13:00

In 2023, the amount of renewable energy purchased by businesses and corporations in Europe grew by over 52%, reaching 20 GWs. However, several academic papers like Bjorn, A. et al. (2022) have ...

Omnibus Package: does the EU still have sufficient power to enforce its vision?

by Giorgio Kaldor 26 FEB 2025 18:00

This article is also available in Italian / Questo articolo è disponibile anche in italiano On the 26th of February, the European Commission will unveil the much-debated Omnibus Package, an ...

Decarbonization is not enough: energy efficiency is the key to true progress

by Nathalie Hemeleers 24 FEB 2025 17:30

This article is also available in Italian / Questo articolo è disponibile anche in italiano Decarbonising our energy supply through renewable sources of energy is absolutely key. But if the ...

Green Deal, where are we at? The JRC study

by Giorgio Kaldor 21 FEB 2025 12:20

This article is also available in Italian / questo articolo è disponibile anche in italiano Since EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled the Competitiveness Compass, discussio...

CBAM, Commissioner Hoekstra announces exemptions for 80% of EU companies

by Giorgio Kaldor 20 FEB 2025 17:00

This article is also available in Italian / Questo articolo è disponibile anche in italiano Following the increasingly probable step back of the Omnibus package on CSRD, CSDDD, and the Taxon...

Going with the flow: water becomes economic and biodiversity driver in Europe

by Sofia Sanchez Manzanaro 18 FEB 2025 17:30

This article is also available in Italian / Questo articolo è disponibile anche in italiano On the plains of Crau in southern France, EU-funded researchers are pioneering a new approach to w...

The US is threatening a war against European ESG directives

by Roberto Giovannini 17 FEB 2025 16:00

This article is also available in Italian / Questo articolo è disponibile anche in italiano European companies don’t like the directives on corporate sustainability (CSRD and CSDDD), a...

Water is no longer business as usual

by Jessica Roswall 13 FEB 2025 13:00

This article is also available in Italian / Questo articolo è disponibile anche in italiano We have entered an era of fierce global competition. To access energy. To access raw materials. To...

Ireland’s booming economy is ruining its nature. Can it restore the balance?

by Luba Glazunova 12 FEB 2025 15:25

This article is also available in Italian / Questo articolo è disponibile anche in italiano Ireland has every reason to be proud of itself. The global financial crisis of 2007 to 2009 dealt ...

What will be the consequences of Trump's tariffs? Interview with Lucia Tajoli

by Lucrezia Lenardon 03 FEB 2025 17:40

This article is also available in Italian / Questo articolo è disponibile anche in Italiano In the last few days, the new President of the United States, Donald Trump, has announced th...

PFAS in Europe: the cost of contamination and the obstructionism of lobby groups

by Simone Fant 30 JAN 2025 15:00

This article is part of our thematic channel The Water Observer. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter and receive exclusive contents from the world of water If PFAS restrictions are not enforc...

The innovations set to reshape life in 2025

by Anthony King 28 JAN 2025 11:45

This article is also available in Italian / Questo articolo è disponibile anche in italiano Whoever thinks research is not exciting might be in for a surprise. In 2025, we could witness gene...

EU Sustainable Energy Week 2025: a fair and competitive green transition

by Editorial Staff 23 JAN 2025 16:00

This article is also available in Italian / Questo articolo è disponibile anche in italiano The European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW), the biggest event dedicated to renewables and effici...

Challenges and opportunities for the future of European fisheries

by Lucrezia Lenardon 16 JAN 2025 10:30

This article is also available in Italian / Questo articolo è disponibile anche in italiano The climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and pollution are just some of the factors affecting the fi...

Biomethane, energy from circularity

by Giorgio Kaldor 03 JAN 2025 12:00

This article is also available in Italian / Questo articolo è disponibile anche in italiano In recent years, driven by the decarbonization goals of the Fit for 55 package and the energy cris...