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The Summit and the Forum showcase the growing global momentum behind the bioeconomy.
An amendment to a Memorandum of Understanding between the two sides was signed at the biennial UN Biodiversity Conference in Armenia.
Freshwater reservoirs are contaminated by persistent ‘forever chemicals’. A new study reveals how chemicals build up in these water bodies, finding three key patterns of contamination based on chemical type, source, and history of use.
Pharmaceuticals entering the natural environment may harm ecosystems and human health. This review assesses current and future legislation designed to mitigate this risk, in light of current science.
Microbes work to break down pollutants in constructed wetlands: a sustainable, nature-based solution for wastewater treatment. Enhancing these mechanisms to increase efficiency is possible, finds a new review, further research is needed.
In summer 2026, disruptions to liquefied natural gas (LNG) flows linked to the conflict in the Middle East, low gas storage levels after winter 2025-2026 and slower refilling contributed to tighter supply and pushed the EU’s gas prices higher.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is opening new possibilities for scientific discovery, from improving disease diagnosis and climate predictions to strengthening food security and accelerating innovation.
The Commission has proposed to reinforce Frontex, the EU agency that plays a crucial role in supporting EU and Schengen countries in managing the EU’s external borders.
The EU's proactive and systemic risk management approach to protect Europeans and the EU economy from the impacts of climate change.
The Commission has received 67 applications for cross-border energy infrastructure projects requesting €2.88 billion in EU co-funding under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Energy programme.