AI and the environment: What are the pitfalls?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is an exciting and fast-changing technology. But it has a big CO2 footprint and is being used to boost activities that make climate change worse. To carry…
EU to invest €13.5 billion in research and innovation for 2023-2024
The Commission has this week adopted the main Horizon Europe work program 2023-24, with around €13.5 billion to support researchers and innovators in Europe to pursue breakthrough solutions for environmental,…
European Green Deal: Commission proposes rules for cleaner air and water
At the end of October, the European Commission presented proposals for stricter rules on pollutants in ambient air, surface water, groundwater and urban waste water treatment. Clean air and water…