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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.

Illustration of the fact that the USA contributes absolutely nothing to Ukraine anymore.
#USA #Ukraine #Europe #EU

‘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

And this week I heard there is not one single seat available between Copenhagen and Hamburg the weekend *before* Easter. That effectively means no-one from anywhere in Scandinavia can travel to the rest of Europe by train, because there isn't enough capacity in the system 🤬
#trains #travel #europe #infrastructure

"Only 13 countries in the world breathe safe air. Three of them are in Europe"
#Europe #AirPollution #Emissions

Only three countries in Europe breathe safe air – new report
India is home to the world's most polluted city, according to IQAir's newly released World Air Quality Report.

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

The 2040 milestones that Europe must meet to achieve climate-neutrality by 2050 #Europe …

The 2040 milestones that Europe must meet to achieve climate-neutrality by 2050
Energy, transport, heating and industrial transition: A major modeling study now provides EU-wide guidance with high sector detail on the required pace of transition to fossil-free technologies. The conclusion is encouraging: the EU Green Deal is realistic, and it will ultimately make the continent stronger and more independent from oil and gas crises.

Study finds 40% of European gas stoves leak cancer-causing benzene while turned off #Europe

Study finds 40% of European gas stoves leak cancer-causing benzene while turned off
Benzene, a compound linked with leukemia and other blood cancers, is leaking from gas stoves in Europe, a new study finds. According to the World Health Organization, there is no safe level of exposure to benzene, a compound that occurs naturally in crude oil and natural gas, and can also be found in cigarette smoke. Experts say that even low levels of benzene can raise the risk of cancer.

#Europe’s $24 Trillion Breakup With Visa and Mastercard Has Begun
https://europeanbusinessmagazine.com/business/europes-24-trillion-brea…

Why is this unilateral ? EU should exactly ask for the same biometric materials from US.
#europe #us
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"Five European countries will save 58% on energy bills this year thanks to clean power"
#Europe #Energy #Renewables

Ranked: EU nations with cleanest energy mix to save 58% more on bills
Consumers in five EU countries will save up to €8.5 billion on their energy bills this year, compared to those with the dirtiest energy mix.

Talked to a friend I've not spoken to in a while, and it seems he's been sucked into the #China disinformation sphere and fully sees it as the world's only hope.
While I get it somewhat - the search for a "savoir" when everyone else - #Europe

I don't drink, I don't drugs, but I do swear and smoke cigars like we are in the 70s.
I think that's rock n roll.
#rocknroll #fun #europe

"Europe’s ‘staggering’ clean power gains undermined by failure to phase out fuel-burning machines"
#Europe #Energy #FossilFuels

Europe does it:
Better.
Safer.
Greener.
Fairer.
Private.
Stronger.
Better.
European alternatives to US products / services:
only-eu.eu/en/
#EU #Europe #Europa

"‘Europe learned the wrong lesson’ by doubling down on fossil fuels while India and China went green"
#Europe #FossilFuels #Energy

‘Europe learned the wrong lesson’ on energy from Russia-Ukraine war
Countries that invested in renewable energy in 2022 are better able to withstand the current fuel crisis, experts say.

#Wero: Developer Insights Into #Europe’s PayPal #Alternative

The next step is predictable, Trump will threaten european countries with stopping his "support" for Ukraine and NATO, if they don't assist in Hormuz. Mob/Mafia tactics. Ofcourse Russia is fully allowed to support Iran while the US lifts oilsanctions on Russia....
#Trump #Europe

"European residential heat pump sales increased in 2025"
#Europe #HeatPumps #Energy

European residential heat pump sales increased in 2025
Analysis across 16 European countries finds an around 240,000 increase in the number of residential heat pump sales year-on-year. The European Heat Pump Association attributes the upward trend to governments stabilizing subsidy schemes.

I'm not sure the US administration understands the damage it has done to Big Tech. Europe is shifting to open source
#us #bigtech #europe #opensource

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

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

After 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban finally be unseated?
#Hungary

After 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban finally be unseated?
Hungary is going to the polls in nine days - after 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban be unseated?

#Europe MUST reclaim its #DigitalSovereignty
Le juge français privé de carte bancaire et de Gmail par l’administration Trump témoigne : « Ma vie personnelle est devenue un laboratoire de la perte de souveraineté »

It's been three years since I last went for a jog. But after my bike ride this morning, I hit the road for a 5k run because I promised myself I'd run a race tomorrow. I usually think impulsive ideas are the best, but I might regret this one. I can already feel the stiffness setting in!
#europe #running

Wow , Trump blaming Ukraine, unbelievable....again, Trump is clearly not an ally of Europe.
#Trump #Ukraine #Zelensky #Europe

"Even if warming is limited to 2°C, wildfires, storms and beetles may boost Europe forest loss"
#Europe #Nature #Climate

Even if warming is limited to 2°C, wildfires, storms and beetles may boost Europe forest loss
Forest damage in Europe caused by wildfires, storms and bark beetle outbreaks is projected to increase compared to recent decades under all analyzed climate scenarios, according to a new international study, published in Science, with contributions from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK).

Does anyone know why #Entso e App dies Not work anymore? #renewables #energy #europe

"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.

An excellent video as usual on why #Europe really needs #Ukraine for defence from @… - and if you want to hear what Ukrainian #PolarScience can do for and with us in #Antarctica, we are organising a showcase in Brussels at the natural history museum on 11th September.
Details via @… to follow!
https://youtu.be/i4g8rp6aOgc?si=bMwQz4V4WBawi02s

"Europe’s disappearing birds are a symptom of a broken food and farming system"
#Europe #Birds #Animals

Scientist calls for nature-friendly farming to save Europe’s birds
Intensive farming is behind the disappearance of European birds, an expert tells Euronews Green.

"Scientists sound alarm over Europe's forests as 216,000 hectares at risk - even if warming halts"
#Europe #Environment #Nature

‘Unprecedented’: Scientists sound climate alarm over Europe’s forests
More than 200,000 hectares of European forests could be disturbed annually by 2100, according to a new study.

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#vanlife #camping #europe #germany

"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 […]

The @… approves the citizens’ initiative for a 🇪🇺 European public Social Network that offers an alternative to existing commercial services.
> The organisers have 6 months to start collecting signatures¹
04/03/2026: #SocialMedia #DiDay #EU #Europe #EuropeanUnion

Ofcourse it didn't happen but Trump will take any chance to offend his NATO-allies.
#trump #nato #europe #hormuz

Trump says he does not need the help from anyone... When everybody said "no" when asked.....
#USA #NATO #Europe #Iran

"Report: Europe outpaces US and China in energy transition investment"
#Europe #US #USA #America

🖋️ We have signed the #rebuild letter!
👉 #Fediverse & #Atmosphere: @… @… @… 👀 Who else?
Why we signed:
> … We call on #Europe's private and public institutions to immediately direct their resources to rebuilding European social platforms
#SocialMedia #DiDay #SciComm

"Arctic ice loss brings dual heatwaves to Europe and eastern Asia"
#Europe #Asia #Climate #ClimateChange

Dutch MoD Selects F21 MK2 torpedoes over MK48 for future submarines.
#EU #Europe #military #submarines

Dutch MoD Selects F21 MK2 torpedoes over MK48 for future submarines - Naval News
The Dutch Ministry of Defense announced it has selected the French F21 MK2 heavyweight torpedo for its future Orka-class submarines. The initial plan was to integrate the American MK48 which is currently used by the Royal Netherlands Navy aboard the in-service Walrus-class submarines.

Fresh air, morning sunshine and a nice bike.
#BikeTooter #bike #europe #prague

"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.

"COP31 host Türkiye ranked Europe’s worst nation for sustainable development"
#Turkey #Europe #COP31 #Climate

"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 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.