Green Hydrogen Project Advances in Newfoundland’s Placentia Bay Despite Industry Headwinds World Energy GH2 is taking big strides toward a cleaner future with a large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia production project in Placentia Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador. This wind-powered initiative is getting a solid boost from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and marks a …
Cemento sostenibile: scarti di pietra piasentina e lolla di riso per costruzioni eco-friendly Gruppo di lavoro Università e impresa lavorano fianco a fianco. La ricerca è condotta da una equipe di lavoro congiunta formata dal gruppo di ricerca del Dipartimento Politecnico di ingegneria e architettura dell’Ateneo friulano, guidato da Giuliana Somma, e dal Laboratorio Qualità …
La Regione Calabria ha dato il via al Fondo FEERI (Fondo Efficienza Energetica e Rinnovabili per le Imprese), un’iniziativa da 45 milioni di euro per supportare le imprese che investono nella transizione energetica. Il fondo, cofinanziato dal programma FESR-FSE+ 2021/2027, punta a promuovere l’efficienza energetica e la produzione di energia da fonti rinnovabili, offrendo prestiti agevolati al tasso dell’1% e contributi a fondo perduto. Le Misure del Fondo …
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Negli Stati Uniti torna il protezionismo, Donald Trump annuncia nuovi dazi contro Cina e altri Paesi per tutelare l’industria americana. Colpiti anche settori cruciali per la transizione energetica, come eolico, fotovoltaico e mobilità elettrica, con inevitabili ripercussioni globali. Una nuova guerra commerciale alle porte Con l’avvicinarsi delle elezioni presidenziali del 2024, Donald Trump ha intensificato la sua campagna economica …
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Negli ultimi mesi, il settore della mobilità sostenibile ha compiuto un passo importante: sono iniziati i test su una miscela composta fino al 25% da idrogeno e per il resto da metano. L’Italia si conferma pioniera nella ricerca di soluzioni ecocompatibili per il trasporto su strada. Le prove su veicoli commerciali leggeri aprono scenari promettenti per la decarbonizzazione del settore. Nei prossimi mesi si valuteranno sicurezza, prestazioni e …
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Vianode Secures €33.4 Million to Scale Up Sustainable Battery Materials in Norway Norwegian battery materials company Vianode has secured a 400 million Norwegian kroner (€33.4 million) loan from Innovation Norway, aimed at accelerating the company’s expansion of sustainable anode graphite production. The financing will support Vianode’s first large-scale industrial facility, “Via ONE”, at Herøya Industrial …
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Recycled materials cut Polestar’s emissions per car by 25% Using low-emission materials could remove more than a third of the Polestar 2’s total CO2 output Use of recycled aluminium and steel, smelted with green energy, brings major reduction in environmental impact Polestar has cut the emissions of each electric car it produces by a quarter since …
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Exploits Valley Renewable Energy Corporation Green Hydrogen Project in Central Newfoundland Receives Guidelines for Environmental Impact Statement TORONTO, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Abraxas Power Corp. ("Abraxas Power”), a leading energy transition developer, and its subsidiary Exploits Valley Renewable Energy Corporation ("EVREC”), today announced that Newfoundland and Labrador’s Department of Environment and Climate Change has released the …
A recent joint ASEAN–Canada study highlights Southeast Asia’s potential to become a global hub for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production. Countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam have access to a wide range of agricultural biomass — including rice straw, palm oil residues, and non-food-grade coconuts — suitable for SAF production.
Thanks to growing public and private investments, the region could not only meet its own demand but also become a net exporter by 2040, with Japan and South Korea identified as key markets. National roadmaps set blending targets of up to 47% by 2050.
Beyond emission reductions, the SAF value chain offers significant employment opportunities and could supply around 12% of global demand. This development strengthens ASEAN’s strategic role in the energy transition and the decarbonization of air transport.
15 Blue Economy Startups Powering Ocean Innovation The Blue Economy is a fast-growing movement of entrepreneurs, scientists, and impact leaders reimagining how we use the ocean’s resources—responsibly, regeneratively, and equitably. Covering a remarkable 70% of our planet, the oceans are not only vast but also vital, playing a fundamental role in regulating Earth’s climate and …
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2025 EU Prize for Women Innovators: Celebrating women at the forefront of European innovation The European Innovation Council (EIC) Summit in Brussels brought together over 1,400 people to discuss the future of Europe’s advanced technology. As a jury member for the 2025 EU Prize for Women Innovators, I was particularly impressed by the remarkable talent …
Impianti fotovoltaici su terreni pubblici, dal Demanio i primi bandi 14/04/2025 – Terreni statali inutilizzati potranno essere destinati alla realizzazione di impianti fotovoltaici. È l’obiettivo di quattro bandi di concessione pubblicati dall’Agenzia del Demanio e rivolti alle Energy Service Company (ESCO). L’iniziativa rientra in un progetto pilota di partenariato pubblico-privato con cui lo Stato intende …
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Enel lancia ‘WinDesign’, il contest internazionale per il nuovo design delle turbine eoliche 14/04/2025 – “WinDesign” è il contest internazionale promosso da Enel per immaginare le turbine eoliche del futuro che chiama a raccolta creativi, professionisti e innovatori con l’obiettivo di raccogliere proposte che integrino funzionalità, design, innovazione e sostenibilità nelle turbine eoliche. Contest …
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The EU agreed on new plastic pellet pollution regulations, while the shipping industry will now pay for vessel carbon emissions. The Czech Republic strengthened its “polluter pays” principle, Germany adopted its Sustainability Strategy 2025, and Italy launched a €232 million renewable energy program. Brazil updated ambitious climate targets ahead of hosting COP30, the UK introduced steep fines for greenwashing, and Southeast Asia shows potential as a hub for Sustainable Aviation Fuel production. UNEP’s Champions of the Earth Award nominations remain open until April 30.
On 8 April 2025, the Council of the EU and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on a new regulation to prevent the loss of plastic pellets (microplastic pollution) across the supply chain. The rules will mandate stricter handling and cleanup measures for plastic pellet spills on land and at sea. This EU-wide measure aims to reduce the 52 140 and 184 290 tonnes of pellets lost to the environment each year (estimation based on 2019 data).
Safety of new food contact materials: Migration and sorption studies based on Tenax, powdered milk, baby cereal and oat flakes 1. Introduction The global environmental crisis associated with the ubiquity of landfills has given rise to pro-environmental measures, which include the “European Green Deal” climate pact, the “fit for 55” package (European Commission, 2021) and …