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Teen scientists are tracking plastic pollution across Europe’s rivers

Thousands of teenagers across Europe have tracked plastic pollution in rivers, and the data they collected is starting to make waves Along a small stream in Spain, groups of teenagers are at work. One hovers around a black tarpaulin covered in wet pieces of plastic. Another stands on a small bridge, fishing with a net.…

citizen science, Environmental Impact, environmental innovation, plastic pollution, rivers, Sustainability

This Berkeley professor is exposing the hidden physical toll of our digital world

Alex Saum-Pascual proposes that new artistic representations could help bridge the gap between knowing a technology is harmful and actually changing our behavior It’s easy to forget that the cloud isn’t an amorphous ball of fluff, says UC Berkeley Professor Alex Saum-Pascual — that it is, in fact, physical internet infrastructure that takes many forms in many…

artificial intelligence, Digital Humanities, electronic literature, Environmental Impact, internet infrastructure, UC Berkeley

How AI and tariffs are transforming fast fashion

Recent papers examine how fast-fashion companies like Shein and Temu use AI to rapidly design and adapt products Fast-fashion companies churn out affordable, trendy tops and trousers to meet the tastes of the day, targeting fashion-savvy Gen Zers and young adults on a budget. For years, the Spanish fast-fashion retailer Zara has stood out for…

artificial intelligence, Environmental Impact, fast fashion, global trade, retail innovation, supply chains

Smarter agriculture: farmers work with nature to cut pesticide

With support from EU-funded researchers, farmers across Europe are adopting smarter and better integrated pest management that protects crops and cuts chemicals - without cutting profits In sunny Tourinha, a small town north of Lisbon, farmer Bruno Neves proudly walks through his fields and greenhouses full of lettuce and cucumbers. Come Christmastime, there will also…

Environmental Impact, IPM, Smart Farming, Sustainability

Supporting pioneering research, from fighting Parkinson’s disease to developing drought-resistant plants

For over 40 years, the European Union has supported cutting-edge science, research and innovation. By driving scientific progress, the EU R&I programme helps to tackle some of the most important challenges facing Europe, from cancer to climate change. This CORDIS Results Pack on Horizon in Denmark highlights the impact of EU funding in fostering scientific…

Denmark, Environmental Impact, Horizon Europe, Science, Smart health, Sustainable Development

Fighting environmental pollution with microbes

Two EU-funded projects met to promote collaboration, share progress and tackle common challenges in advancing bioremediation. Their goal is to combat environmental pollution The EU-funded BIOSYSMO(opens in new window) and MIBIREM(opens in new window) projects have a common goal: to sustainably remediate contaminated environments using microbes. On 19 and 20 March 2025, the two projects’…

air pollution, Environmental Impact, Sustainability

Tourist Destinations enforce cruise ship restrictions to combat overtourism

In addition to restrictive measures, some destinations are exploring alternatives to diversify their tourism offerings and reduce dependence on cruise ships. In recent years, various tourist destinations have implemented measures to regulate the arrival of cruise ships, aiming to mitigate the negative effects of mass tourism on their communities and natural environments. These actions address…