Europe’s New Wildfire Strategy Puts Prevention Before Panic
The European Commission’s wildfire strategy puts emphasis on prevention, fire-resilient landscapes and nature restoration as part of reducing future risk.
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Europe Is Learning to Make Forests More Fire-Resilient by Working With Nature
A European Environment Agency briefing explains how nature-based solutions can help reduce wildfire risk and support recovery after fires.
New Ocean Tools Are Being Developed to Reduce Damage From Lost Fishing Gear
European Ocean Days highlighted the NETTAG+ project, which is developing solutions to prevent, avoid and reduce harm from lost fishing gear.
Europe’s Circular Economy Needs to Work for People as Well as Materials
A European Environment Agency assessment says circular economy progress will be stronger when it creates clear benefits for businesses and citizens together.
A Smart Robot Is Testing Biodiversity Monitoring at Milan Malpensa Airport
The EU-backed OLGA project is testing an AI robot at Milan Malpensa Airport to monitor and support biodiversity around transport infrastructure.
New AI Maps Could Help Planners Protect Biodiversity Earlier
EU-backed researchers are using satellite and citizen-science data to create scalable biodiversity indicators that can support earlier and better planning decisions.
Europe Is Strengthening the Old Science of Naming Species
The EU-backed TETTRIs project is improving Europe’s taxonomic capacity through training, tools and shared resources for species identification.
Marine Scientists Are Bringing Europe’s Sea Life Into Sharper Focus
EU-backed projects are using genomic and sensor technologies to improve marine biodiversity monitoring across Europe’s seas.
Sweden’s Electricity Story Shows How Low-Carbon Power Can Become Normal
Official Swedish information reports that 98.5 percent of Sweden’s electricity in 2023 came from renewable sources or nuclear power.
European Cities Are Testing Greener Ways to Live With Heat, Energy and Transport
Across Europe, cities are testing cleaner transport, heat reuse, green infrastructure and resilience measures that make urban life more comfortable and efficient.