Smart street lighting could save cities $15 billion
New research predicts the widespread deployment of smart street lighting solutions could save up to $15 billion (€13.48 billion) by 2023. The study, conducted by...
UK Women in Aviation and Aerospace Charter tops 100 signatures
The UK’s new Minister for Aviation, Baroness Vere, has welcomed the progress made by UK aviation and aerospace companies on gender diversity. In her inaugural...
Circular economy in Mexico: EU mission to form partnership
A delegation of EU representatives is visiting Mexico to promote circular economy initiatives and build environmental cooperation. The delegation, led by the EU’s Commissioner for...
Aquaculture 4.0: applying industry strategy to fisheries management
Hector Martin of Smalle Technologies explains how the aquaculture industry is applying innovative Industry 4.0 technologies to revolutionise fishery management strategies. The term “Industry 4.0”...
Smart Mobility City Tracker analyses smart city progress
Business consultancy and market analysis firm Frost & Sullivan has developed a Smart Mobility City Tracker, studying the progress of smart technologies in 100...
Code of Practice on Disinformation: Commission praises platforms’ progress
The European Commission has welcomed actions taken by internet platforms to combat disinformation in anticipation of the European elections. Facebook, Google and Twitter yesterday published...
UK rail decarbonisation: £1 million awarded to sustainable solutions
The UK’s Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has awarded £1 million (€1.15 million) to the six winners of its rail emissions reduction initiative. The...
CO2 emissions from trucks limited by new EU rules
The European Parliament has approved its first ever regulation specifically governing levels of emissions from trucks and lorries. Heavy duty vehicles such as lorries and...
Lithuanian renewable energy funding approved under state aid rules
The European Commission has approved a €385 million state aid scheme in Lithuania supporting renewable electricity generation projects. Under the new initiative, due to begin...
Parliament approves InvestEU initiative for financial access
The European Parliament has reached an agreement on the InvestEU programme, supporting EU investment between 2021 and 2027. The InvestEU initiative, designed to replace the...
