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in EuropeSeizing Europe’s industrial and decarbonized future
Europe has lengthy been on the forefront of innovation in renewable and low-carbon fuels. Today, it holds 60% of the world’s high-value patents in renewable fuels, demonstrating a management place that may be expanded with the appropriate regulatory framework. Draghi’s report highlights this strategic benefit and requires a revision to the EU’s carbon dioxide fleet […] More
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in EuropeFlight threat: Europe’s squeeze on aviation threatens competitiveness
And, with its point-to-point journey choices, enterprise aviation allows travellers to fly on to tons of of airports that aren’t reached, both immediately or in any respect, by business airline companies. That gives fast, versatile journey options for firms, notably these with multi-site operations or in underserved areas. The sector’s impression extends far past its […] More
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in EuropeThe paradox of Italy’s industrial technique
Now, inspired by a wave of help from civil society — in addition to the belief that guarantees to restart the manufacturing unit have been going nowhere — the cooperative born out of this wrestle is taking issues into its personal palms, outlining a plan for sustainable bottom-up reindustrialization. And but, as of now, these […] More
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in EuropeIsrael to Trump: It could be ‘higher’ to remain within the Paris Agreement
He stated Trump’s first presidency had begun a normalization of relations between Israel and a few of its Arab neighbors by way of the settlement generally known as the Abraham Accords. “Trump has initiated the Abraham Accords very efficiently,” he stated. “We actually hope that we’ll proceed and likewise to see the Abraham Accords increasing […] More
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in EuropeTrump’s in. Here’s what it means for Europe.
In a method, this can be a blessing in disguise for the EU, forcing European governments to work extra carefully collectively and make daring choices — akin to agreeing to joint borrowing to spice up the bloc’s protection trade. France may revive discussions on the European side of its nuclear doctrine, whereas Brussels and London […] More
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in EuropeCOP16 fizzles out as wealthy international locations block world nature fund
Oscar Soria with the Common Initiative referred to as it a “distinctive funding mechanism,” however stated its voluntary standing could possibly be an issue. “The mechanism’s effectiveness will possible rely upon the worldwide group’s willingness to help it and on company recognition of the worth in taking part for reputational achieve,” he stated. Other highlights […] More
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in EuropeThese are probably the most lethal pathogens — so why aren’t drug corporations concentrating on them?
The firm spent 15 years growing a brand new antibiotic, plazomicin, to deal with infections brought on by a spread of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens. The new drug was accredited within the U.S. in 2018; in April 2019, Achaogen declared chapter after reporting solely $800,000 in gross sales within the earlier yr. Such cautionary tales are removed […] More
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in EuropeEmpowering the EU’s highway transport trade
To assist the sector’s continued decarbonization, the Manifesto contains priorities on heavy-duty automobile CO₂ requirements, electrical energy grid capability and the harmonization of city automobile entry restrictions throughout the EU, which have gotten an rising market barrier. The shift to zero-emission autos is central to the EU’s local weather targets. At the identical time, there […] More
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in EuropeEU farm chief drafts secret legislation on meals safety in final hurrah
Meedendorp, who’s participating within the strategic dialogue, did at the least welcome the Polish commissioner’s “deal with younger farmers, land use” and stopping price-gouging. Olivier De Schutter, co-chair on the International Panel of Experts for Sustainable Food Systems (IPES), stated that whereas among the proposals had been fascinating, notably “as they search to guard small-scale […] More
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