In an article on The Conversation website, Isabell Fritz, PhD Candidate, Water and Environmental Engineering, Lund University and Ashley Hall, PhD Candidate in Water and Wastewater Treatment, Lund University, show how wastewater is not simply waste. As climate change increases pressure on Europe’s water supplies, we may be overlooking a valuable resource that flows away … Continue reading Wastewater is too valuable to waste
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New EEA briefing on progress towards sustainability by exploring rapidly developing digital trends and technologies
Europe’s progress towards sustainability requires new means of consumption and production with significantly lower impacts. This horizon scan explores those rapidly developing digital trends and technologies, and some of the opportunities and risks they present for sustainability. EEA-Eionet horizon scan – emerging trends in production and consumption Key messages Digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) … Continue reading New EEA briefing on progress towards sustainability by exploring rapidly developing digital trends and technologies
Energy in Demand News, September 13-14, 2026
For once there was some truly encouraging news this week. Matthew Pearce writes in the Guardian about a new study that shows that a global shift towards clean electricity could trigger a ‘cascade’ of progress, helping reduce air pollution, cut waste and revive oceans. “The analysis focuses on “positive tipping points” – thresholds beyond which … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, September 13-14, 2026
Smart clothes, stupid waste?
In an article on The Conversation website, Ian Williams, Professor of Applied Environmental Science, University of Southampton; Christina Webb, Research Fellow in Sustainable Electronic Textiles., University of Southampton; and Stephen Beeby, Royal Academy of Engineering Chair in Emerging Technologies, University of Southampton, discuss how smart clothing could bring real health and energy benefits, but unless … Continue reading Smart clothes, stupid waste?
Companies could triple green steel demand using existing tools, report finds
The European steel sector emits roughly 5% of all EU greenhouse gas emissions, and over a quarter of industrial emissions. Sufficient demand for near-zero steel could unlock the industrial transformation needed to hit the EU climate targets. The report assesses 15 significant Nordic steel-buying companies and states that lack of private-sector demand is a major … Continue reading Companies could triple green steel demand using existing tools, report finds
New EEA briefings on the circular economy in Europe
Turning Europe’s circular economy ambitions into reality will depend on making it people-focused — in particular — making sure European Union rules in place work to make it a success for entrepreneurs, business owners, citizens and workers alike, according to two assessments published by the European Environment Agency (EEA) this week. Creating win-win for … Continue reading New EEA briefings on the circular economy in Europe
Energy in Demand, March 29-30, 2026
Oil and gas companies including Norway’s Equinor and a lobby group backed by Shell, TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips have called for the EU to drop an effective ban on future drilling in the Arctic, according to the Financial Times. More than 10 oil and gas companies and industry groups seized on arguments about energy security in … Continue reading Energy in Demand, March 29-30, 2026
Efficient motor technology can play a big role in ensuring a sustainable water sector
David Hawley writes on the ABB website about the importance of deploying appropriate efficient technology to ensure a sustainable water future. Innovation that flows: How efficient motors can power a sustainable water future Every year, World Water Day reminds us that water underpins everything we take for granted – morning showers, clean drinking water, safe sanitation, … Continue reading Efficient motor technology can play a big role in ensuring a sustainable water sector
Water is a key component of the energy transition
Duncan Wood, CEO, Hurst International Consulting, writes on the World Economic Forum website arguing that embracing technologies that enable us to use water and energy more efficiently and intelligently can accelerate decarbonisation and work towards net zero. Why water is vital to decarbonization and the energy transition Discussions around climate action tend to focus … Continue reading Water is a key component of the energy transition
What will it take to ensure a sustainable supply of copper?
In an article on The Conversation website, Morgan Bazilian, Professor of Public Policy and Director of the Payne Institute, Colorado School of Mines and Adam Charles Simon, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of Michigan discuss the concerns about the supply shortage of copper that is needed for so many of … Continue reading What will it take to ensure a sustainable supply of copper?
