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This is set to transform the logistics sector on the continent by fast-tracking freight along one of the busiest roads in Germany
The facility will be located in Hasselt and is set to welcome its first visitors this spring
This move will open green and social public projects to wider investments
Naturally, many aren’t happy - not because of the reduced possibility for prayers, but because they felt it was an attack on welfare
Citing concerns about humaneness, the legislation aims to discourage the proliferation of the so-called designer pet breeds
Naturally, many aren’t happy - not because of the reduced possibility for prayers, but because they felt it was an attack on welfare
Some autonomous shuttles in France are now doing their rounds without a human supervisor inside
Europe is striving to cut the costs of operating wind turbines on water
38,000 of these fellas help to purify the city air, so why not become friends with them?
Smart sensors will warn of potential blockages, and that in turn will prevent moisture from destroying the buildings’ facades
This is set to transform the logistics sector on the continent by fast-tracking freight along one of the busiest roads in Germany
As Europe strives to become the first climate-neutral continent by 2050, Turku and Dijon are among a group of cities seeking to reach this goal two decades earlier
Some autonomous shuttles in France are now doing their rounds without a human supervisor inside
The public service is undergoing a major facelift with everything, from rebranding to easier payments, targeted to make residents fall in love with soft mobility
2020 and 2021 were zero years for these types of events, but the break has not diminished its reputation
That is an occasion for a big party this weekend
2020 and 2021 were zero years for these types of events, but the break has not diminished its reputation
In fact, you can vote once every 24 hours until 10 February to crown the continent’s best getaway
The facility will be located in Hasselt and is set to welcome its first visitors this spring
The Belgian region will organise public discussions to examine why people opt for cars instead of public transport or bicycles
Citing concerns about humaneness, the legislation aims to discourage the proliferation of the so-called designer pet breeds
Animal welfare groups and municipal governments have been campaigning to end this anachronistic tourist practice
Solar panels are not a rare sight on Amsterdam’s roofs, Source: Photo by Daria Nepriakhina on Unsplash
The goal is currently halfway to being achieved
Amsterdam firmly believes in solar energy as a sustainable way to power local households. That is why the Dutch capital has set itself the objective of installing one million roof solar panels by next year. To achieve this collective ambition, the city is providing various forms of support to families and businesses.
Amsterdam has half a million solar panels already installed on roofs, since the beginning of this year, the municipality reported this week. With a 125-megawatt capacity, they can provide power to more than 60,000 households per year.
Yet, this is far from enough for the Dutch capital: the goal is to double the number by next year. Judging by the speed at which the process has been going on lately (the city website reports a 70% growth in the past year alone), achieving 1 million solar panels seems completely reasonable.
Furthermore, there seems to be the perfect conditions for the task – there are enough roofs, with sufficient space to plant solar panels on. Should the city be able to use them all, it will be able to generate sustainable electricity for as many as 500,000 households, according to their own calculations.
Be as it may, the space is not the only concern when it comes to solar energy – to be able to save on one’s energy bill (ranging between 300 and 600 euros per year), one needs to make a substantial initial investment. The latter might not be so easy for every household, at least not when done individually.
That is why the municipality is supporting individuals and companies in several ways. First, by organising collective purchasing campaigns since 2020, so that the unit prize gets lower; second, by giving those who do not own a roof space the chance to invest in a solar and energy cooperative and third, by providing energy loans. For example, it is estimated that the 100 largest roofs in Amsterdam together account for 15 percent of the total possible solar energy in the city, which gives interesting opportunities for investment.
So, for those who live in Amsterdam and are willing to start saving with solar energy, the city has set up a website with step-by-step instructions (in Dutch). If you are adept in sustainable sources of power, make sure to check it out and find the formula that works best for you.
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This is set to transform the logistics sector on the continent by fast-tracking freight along one of the busiest roads in Germany
This move will open green and social public projects to wider investments
Citing concerns about humaneness, the legislation aims to discourage the proliferation of the so-called designer pet breeds
Plzeňský Prazdroj’s new brewery warehouse launched an automated rail system capable of storing more beer and loading it onto trucks much more efficiently
Some autonomous shuttles in France are now doing their rounds without a human supervisor inside
Europe is striving to cut the costs of operating wind turbines on water
The tree-planting method is borrowed from a Japanese scientific idea developed in the 1970s
The food people eat during the day can have an enormous impact on their habits at home
Plzeňský Prazdroj’s new brewery warehouse launched an automated rail system capable of storing more beer and loading it onto trucks much more efficiently
The food people eat during the day can have an enormous impact on their habits at home
2020 and 2021 were zero years for these types of events, but the break has not diminished its reputation
Citing concerns about humaneness, the legislation aims to discourage the proliferation of the so-called designer pet breeds
The new itineraries are part of the DiscoverEU programme, which lets 18-year-olds travel by train between important European sites
The European Commission has published its first progress report charting the achievements of the socio-cultural movement that combines beauty, inclusion and sustainability
The 2023 edition of the creative initiative promises to be bigger, bolder and more inclusive
Veni Markovski’s take on dealing with disinformation in the European Union's poorest country – Bulgaria
A conversation with the mayor of Utrecht on the occasion of her mission to COP27
A conversation with the President of the European Committee of the Regions, about energy, climate change and the underrated importance of cohesion policy
