Europe is seeking to use emissions and residues from winemaking for new products ranging from animal feed to antibiotic alternatives. By Alex Whiting In Palmela, a wine region near Portugal’s capital Lisbon, Miguel Cachão is focused on an unusual aspect of the autumn harvest. He’s developing a technology for wineries to capture carbon dioxide and … Read more
Extracting gold, silver and other commodities from discarded goods has industrial, geopolitical and environmental benefits for the EU. By Tom Cassauwers Dr John Bediako has criss-crossed the globe his whole life. He was born and raised in Ghana, earned a doctorate degree in South Korea and now works in Finland on a key challenge for … Read more
EU researchers are turning to the world’s top pollinator in an attempt to reverse biodiversity loss and help fruit growers. By Anthony King Think of wildlife tracking and what probably comes to mind are documentaries following the majestic movements of elephants through the savannah, the graceful migrations of sea turtles in the deep blue and … Read more
Satellites and on-the-ground sensors are helping Kenya, Ghana and Zambia tackle inundation risks and farmers cope with drought. By Anthony King Like most people, Mark Noort reacted with horror to images last month of devastating floods in Libya. Unlike most others, Noort had a professional reason to follow the drama. An expert in Earth observation … Read more
Researchers are examining the range of environmental effects on people’s health over their whole lives. By Jack McGovan Three decades ago, Professor Martine Vrijheid was investigating the prevalence of birth defects near hazardous waste sites across Europe as part of her PhD work. She found that there was indeed an increased risk close to dumps. … Read more
City farming and food sharing are blossoming in Europe with the help of local traditions and EU research. By Anthony King Picture the following scene in the Netherlands: kids roll dice and move grandmother around a board to collect the ingredients she needs for a meal. This is a boardgame proving popular with young children … Read more