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Technological development of a European project promises to quintuple geothermal production.

The European project **COMPASS** is developing advanced technology that could increase geothermal energy production capacity by five times, addressing the challenges of pressure, extreme temperatures, and corrosion that have so far limited the full utilization of this renewable source. This...

Thanks to electric cars, Europe will emit 20 million tons less of CO2.

The European Union (EU) has confirmed that, thanks to electric cars, it will emit 20 million fewer tons of CO2 into the environment this year. While transportation in that continent still heavily relies on fossil fuels, these vehicles are gaining...

The giant spiders released 10 years ago are multiplying in Europe

Ten years ago, an ambitious conservation project began releasing thousands of "giant" spiders into European wetlands. These were not just any spiders, but the "Dolomedes plantarius", a semiaquatic species that can exceed the size of a hand's palm and...

France experiences the coldest winter in 30 years

France is experiencing the coldest winter in recent times. Cloudy skies and extreme temperatures are leaving a mark on the country and other areas in northern Europe. According to a report from Météo-France, the year 2024 was the darkest winter...

Electric vehicle sales surge massively in Europe and the United States during January

Global electric car sales in January reached 1.3 million units, registering an 18% increase compared to the same month in 2024, as reported by the Electric Vehicle Research Institute Rho Motion. However, there was a 35% decrease compared to...

After centuries of absence, the beavers return to the Tagus River.

For centuries, the Tagus River (Between Spain and Portugal) witnessed the silence of an absence. Its waters, once a refuge for a creature that engineers ecosystems, had been orphaned of its presence. However, the passage of time has finally...

Lakes in Northern Europe undergo color change: from blue to brown

The latest scientific discovery in Greenland, in northern Europe, has raised concerns in the international community: more than 7,500 lakes that once shone with intense blue color turned brown during 2022, due to record temperatures and intense rains that...

Artificial Island in Europe: An Innovative Project to Supply Energy to Half the Continent

Europe has taken a significant step in renewable energy production with the launch of the first artificial island. This innovative infrastructure, located in Belgium, promises to revolutionize hydrogen generation and save billions of euros annually for the German energy...

The universal USB-C charger will help reduce 11,000 tons of electronic waste per year.

The implementation of the universal charger in the countries of the European Union is a reality. This European directive will allow consumers to use a single charger model, with the aim of reducing millions of tons of electronic waste...

Renewable energy: which countries already have it

More and more countries are opting for renewable energies, such as Norway, New Zealand, Iceland, Costa Rica, Bhutan, Paraguay, and Iceland. These nations operate with 100% renewable energy or are close to achieving it. Although they are sparsely populated...

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England: more than 80 animals rescued in an operation against abuse

In an operation against animal abuse involving the South Yorkshire police, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty...