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"Robot clean-up crews tackle litter on Europe's seabed"
#Europe #Environment #Oceans

Robot clean-up crews tackle litter on Europe's seabed
EU researchers are developing AI-guided robot fleets to take over the dangerous, dirty work of finding and removing marine litter from the sea floor. A ship with a crane floats in the Mediterranean sun at a marina in Marseille, France. The crane whirs as it hauls waste from the seabed and, when the wire breaks the surface, the gripper at the end is clutching a rubber tire covered in algae.

‘Daunting but doable’: Europe urged to prepare for 3C of global heating https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/feb/16/europe-climate-advisory-board-3c-global-heating

On his way out from the main auditorium, Trump picks up some questions from journalists.
Asked about #Greenland, he says he made his views very clear and adds that 🔸 “Nato has to step up.”
Asked if his comments about #Europe and the #UK

"‘Daunting but doable’: Europe urged to prepare for 3C of global heating"
#Europe #Climate #ClimateChange

Why is this unilateral ? EU should exactly ask for the same biometric materials from US.
#europe #us
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#Europe’s $24 Trillion Breakup With Visa and Mastercard Has Begun
https://europeanbusinessmagazine.com/business/europes-24-trillion-brea…

'Forever chemicals' could cost Europe up to 1.7 tn euros by 2050: Report #Europe

'Forever chemicals' could cost Europe up to 1.7 tn euros by 2050: Report
The continued use of "forever chemicals" could cost Europe up to 1.7 trillion euros ($2 trillion) by 2050 because of their impact on people's health and the environment, an EU-commissioned report said Thursday.

"‘Pesticide cocktails’ polluting apples across Europe, study finds"
#Europe #Apples #Food

"Made in #EU" - it was harder than I thought.
https://www.coinerella.com/made-in-eu-it-was-harder-than-i-thought/

"How volcanic eruptions set off a chain of events that brought the Black Death to Europe"
#Europe #BlackDeath
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How volcanic eruptions set off a chain of events that brought the Black Death to Europe
Clues contained in tree rings have identified mid-14th-century volcanic activity as the first domino to fall in a sequence that led to the devastation of the Black Death in Europe.

🔪 Turning up the heat on steel's carbon pollution problem
#europe

NEW NIGHT TRAIN ROUTE
Brussels/Amsterdam - Milan
Starting on June 2026, by #EuropeanSleeper
This is the "PANENOTTE" - The night train that will allow you to get the panettone :D
- First departure: Thursday, 18 June 2026
- Ticket sales start in Jan/Feb 2026
- Running 3x per week in each direction
- Stopping in Cologne, Bern and Stresa (Lake M…

"From Denmark to the UK: Why European cities are installing red street lighting"
#Denmark #UK #Europe

Red street lamps are protecting light-shy creatures across Europe
The change in colour is part of a scheme to reduce the effects of light pollution, particularly on nocturnal animals.

#Cloud #Cost Comparison for #European Providers
https://www.eucloudco…

Up to 4,700 metric tons of litter flows down the Rhine each year #Europe

Up to 4,700 metric tons of litter flows down the Rhine each year
The river Rhine is estimated to carry between 3,000 and 4,700 metric tons of macrolitter—pieces of litter larger than 25 millimeters in size—towards the North Sea every year, according to research published in Communications Sustainability.

"Europe to Ramp Up Offshore Wind in Push for Energy Independence"
#Europe #Energy #Renewables

Europe to Ramp Up Offshore Wind in Push for Energy Independence

"Europeans’ ‘psychological bias’ to climate change risks slowing down progress, warns study"
#Europe #Climate #ClimateChange

‘Psychological bias’ to climate change risks slowing progress - study
Scientists warn that our understanding and perception of climate-fuelled risks are “limited and flawed”.

European alternatives for digital products
#Europe #sovereignty

"Europe eyes investments in Africa into clean energy and infrastructure"
#Europe #Africa #Energy

EU partners with Africa to step up clean power and infrastructure
European and African leaders met in Luanda during the EU-African Union summit where they pledged to increase trade in renewable energy and critical raw materials. Shortly before, European leaders met in Johannesburg for the G20, where the bloc struck a trade deal with South Africa.

"EU carmakers to comply with 90% emissions reduction by 2035 as full combustion engine ban scrapped"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Cars

EU-made combustion cars to comply with 90% emissions reduction by 2035
The remaining 10% of emissions will need to be compensated for by using low-carbon steel 'Made in the EU' or sustainable fuels. The EU executive revoked the 2035 ban on the sale of new cars and vans powered by diesel or petrol after pressure from some EU countries and the automotive industry.

I watched the latest video from @… where he spoke with a German analyst and author ostensibly about the author’s new book… but it really was about how NATO may be on the verge of collapse right now and what the new reality might look like. Highly recommend Canadians watch this.
My only complaint and comment completely selfishly, is the absence of Canada 🇨🇦 in the discussion. I have to say I am feeling more than a little apprehensive, even isolated. I know Canada is not exactly pulling its weight and won’t be a major player in whatever Europe needs to do to secure itself in a post-NATO reality.
But I am definitely left wondering and more than a little worried…. What the heck is Canada going to do?
We border Greenland. We are deeply connected to Ukraine socially. We have a force in Latvia.
Anders, if you have thoughts on this, I would be interested, as would others.
Is a transatlantic alliance impossible without the USA?
#russiaukrainewar #nato #eu #europe #canada #canpoli #cdnpoli #war #alliances
https://youtu.be/A8ZvKXjhHYM?si=RGEiJYEf7zXg05t4

"Revealed: Europe’s water reserves drying up due to climate breakdown"
#Europe #Climate #ClimateChange

#eu #europe #Fascism #democracy #USpolitics

The Authoritarian Stack
How Tech Billionaires Are Building a Post-Democratic America — And Why Europe Is Next

"Pesticides found in 70% of European soils, harming beneficial life: Study"
#Europe #Pesticides #Soil

Pesticides found in 70% of European soils, harming beneficial life: Study
For farmers, sometimes the easiest way to save a crop or prevent catastrophic insect damage is to spray a pesticide. But this common practice is wreaking havoc on the soil, according to new research published recently in the journal Nature. The study examined soil from 26 European countries, finding that pesticide contamination is widespread beyond […]

"Which European countries will heatwaves hit hardest by 2100?"
#Europe #Climate #ClimateChange

Which European countries will heatwaves hit hardest by 2100?
As heatwave records are broken each year in Europe, countries across the continent are being hit particularly hard by climate change. However, Mediterranean countries aren't topping the list as expected. #EuropeInMotion

54 Members of the 🇪🇺 #European Parliament from #EPP #SD #Renew #GreensEFA and #TheLeft are calling on the @… to take urgent action and build European #SocialMedia platforms following the recent #Grok scandal.
Read the full text on @…'s website:
#democracy #DigitalSovereignty #Europe #OpenSource #privacy #usa #trump #Musk #Sovereignty #trump #fediverse #mastodon

"Europe’s low-carbon future: Denmark’s North Sea oil field is now a carbon storage site"
#Europe #Denmark #FossilFuels

Europe’s low-carbon future: Denmark’s North Sea oil field is now a carbon storage site | The Optimist Daily
An old North Sea oil field will soon store millions of tonnes of CO2 beneath the seabed, marking a milestone in Europe’s climate transition.

Happy Independence Day Finland!
#finland #suomi #eu #europe

Good read (gift link)
“What liberal democracies need now, more than ever, is the sheer will to go on, without nostalgia for what once was.
The West is feeling its betrayal turn into rage. The world is waking up to both its vulnerability and its value. But better late than never: We’re all Canadian now.”
#CanPoli #USA #Europe #NATO #CdnPoli #TheAmericanFascist #Greenland #51stState

"EU seeks to exploit nature-based products for competitiveness push, green groups say"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Nature

EU bets on nature-based products to increase domestic competitiveness
Nature-based products such as biofuels and bioplastics will be looked to as drivers of green growth under a recently announced bioeconomy strategy, but critics are wary of overexploitation.

"Air quality near airports and ports needs to improve fast, EU environment agency says"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #AirQuality

Air pollution worse near airports and ports, EU green agency says
With nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter contaminating the air near ports and airports, affected regions are being urged to step up their monitoring efforts.

"Only nine countries doing well on municipal waste recycling, EU auditors say"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Recycling

EU countries falling behind on municipal waste recycling, auditors say
The European Court of Auditors says a frail recycling industry, poor funding management and insufficient funds are all major obstacles.

"Europe Now Generates More Power from Wind and Solar Than From Fossil Fuels"
#Europe #FossilFuels #Renewables #Energy

In Europe, Wind and Solar Overtake Fossil Fuels

"UK and Europe’s hidden landfills at risk of leaking toxic waste into water supplies"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Europe #Landfill

"EU agrees recycled plastic targets for cars"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Cars #Vehicles

EU agrees recycled plastic targets for cars
Car manufacturers in Europe will have to include more recycled plastics in new vehicles under new EU rules agreed on by the bloc's countries and lawmakers on Friday.

"European cold snap may increase bird migration to UK"
#Europe #UK #UnitedKingdom #Birds

"EU installs 65.1 GW of solar in 2025"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #SolarPower #Energy

EU installs 65.1 GW of solar in 2025
The European Union’s solar fleet has reached 406 GW, surpassing the EU Solar Strategy’s 400 GW goal for 2025, but SolarPower Europe says the sector’s first contraction in a decade is putting the bloc’s 750 GW target for 2030 at risk.

"Carbon tax on buildings and transport delayed to 2028 under EU climate deal"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Climate #ClimateChange

EU climate law delays carbon tax on buildings and transport to 2028
An EU law setting a 2040 emissions reduction target of 90% has been backed by lawmakers, closing a controversial political debate on the bloc's green transition – but the introduction of a carbon tax on construction and road transport has been pushed back.

"January was fifth hottest on record despite cold snap: EU monitor"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Climate #ClimateChange

January was fifth hottest on record despite cold snap: EU monitor
The planet experienced its fifth-hottest January on record despite a cold snap that swept across the United States and Europe, the EU's climate monitor said Tuesday.

"Italy and France seek exemption on fertilisers from EU's carbon border tax"
#Italy #France #EU #EuropeanUnion

Italy, France seek relief on fertilisers from EU's carbon border tax
France and Italy are calling on the European Commission to exempt carbon tariffs on imported fertilisers from the bloc's carbon border tax, which came into force on January 1. They argue that the measure will help preserve European competitiveness for local farmers.

"EU greenlights 100 hydrogen projects in major energy transformation plan"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Hydrogen #Energy

EU greenlights 100 hydrogen projects in major energy transformation plan | The Optimist Daily
The EU approves 100 cross-border hydrogen and electrolyzer projects, accelerating clean energy infrastructure and unlocking funding across Europe.

"Seven EU countries pressure European Commission to rethink 2035 diesel and petrol car ban"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Cars #Vehicles

Seven countries ask EU executive to revoke 2035 diesel and petrol ban
Pressure from EU countries, lawmakers and the automotive industry is likely pushing the European Commission to delay the revision of the bloc's ban on diesel and petrol cars by 2035.

"New European Fashion Waste Regulation Targets Fast Fashion Giants"
#Europe #Fashion #Textiles #Clothes

New European Fashion Waste Regulation Targets Fast Fashion Giants | Happy Eco News
European fashion waste regulation approved by parliament requires brands to pay full costs for textile recycling, targeting fast fashion companies with higher fees for environmental damage across EU member states.

"Solar generates record 13% of EU electricity in 2025"
#EU #Europe #EuropeanUnion #SolarPower

Solar generates record 13% of EU electricity in 2025
EU solar generation increased by over 20% for the fourth year running in 2025, with its share in the energy mix surpassing coal and hydro. For the first time in history, solar and wind generated more energy in the EU than fossil fuels.

"Will EU give ground on 2035 combustion-engine ban?"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Cars #Vehicles

Will EU give ground on 2035 combustion-engine ban?
Europe's embattled auto industry and its backers are ramping up pressure on the EU to relax its planned 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales—hoping for a decision by year end.

"Chart: In the EU, wind and solar surpass fossil fuels for first time"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #WindTurbines #SolarPower

Chart: In the EU, wind and solar surpass fossil fuels for first time
The watershed moment comes as the region looks to prioritize clean, domestic energy sources over dirty coal or imported natural gas.

"EU energy ministers pledge to boost offshore wind power in North Sea"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Energy #NorthSea

EU energy ministers pledge to boost offshore wind power in North Sea
Nine European governments have agreed to expand offshore wind capacity across the North Sea to up to 100 GW by facilitating key cross-border projects. Ministers said the completion of these ambitions will cut electricity costs by 30% by 2040. #EuropeNews

"EU installs 27.1 GWh of battery storage in 2025 as utility scale leads"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Batteries #Energy

EU installs 27.1 GWh of battery storage in 2025 as utility scale leads
The European Union added 27.1 GWh of battery energy storage capacity in 2025, with utility-scale systems accounting for the majority of new installations as residential storage declined amid lower electricity prices and reduced support schemes, according to a new report from SolarPower Europe.