Using nature and data to weather coastal storms
Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and intense, sometimes with tragic consequences. Europe’s coastal cities are preparing to meet...
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Water in a loop: how to combat water scarcity on remote islands
Every summer, thousands of tourists travel to Greece’s idyllic islands to enjoy their sunny beaches. Even the global pandemic couldn’t...
Building the future with self-healing concrete and biocement
After water, concrete is the most widely used substance on Earth. With applications from housing and industry to coastal defence...
Sun, sea, sustainability – could your next European holiday be a greener one?
With the tourism industry on a high bounce following the lifting of pandemic restrictions, many holiday-goers are looking for ways...
Choosing sufficiency for greater fulfillment and satisfaction
Our consumerist economy constantly prompts us to buy new things to find happiness, even when it’s unsustainable. Sufficiency is a...
Why more heatwaves endanger our health and ability to work
As the Earth warms, heatwaves are expected to occur more often, with sharper intensity and for longer periods. Rising temperatures...
Moving people’s mindsets in the matter of migration
Data scientists and social scientists are examining the perceptions and expectations of migrants to the EU, as well as the...
Hydrogen heads home to challenge oil and gas as local energy supply
Hydrogen is carving out its place in the world of renewable energy. Regional developments like hydrogen valleys and hydrogen islands...
In climate drama, the volcano is no villain
New analysis of ash clouds created from large volcanic eruptions shows the temporary cooling effects are changed as the environment...
Easier, early cervical cancer testing to save lives
Prevention and the HPV vaccine is helping to reduce the numbers of women dying with cervical cancer but new portable...
