International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies: a call for collective action
The International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, observed annually on September 7, is a global initiative to raise awareness about air pollution and its impacts on health, the environment, and economies. Established by the United Nations in 2019,
Europe’s largest solar power plant has been switched on in Germany
In Germany, Europe's biggest solar power plant, with a 605 megawatts (MW) capacity, went into operation. It is located on Lake Heiner in Witznitz, 25 km from Leipzig, and covers 500 hectares of the site of a former coal mine,
Kappa FuturFestival, Italy’s largest sustainable electronic music festival
Kappa FuturFestival is the sustainable side of Italy's biggest electronic music festival. It is a sustainable entertainment. This is one of the mottos of the Kappa FuturFestival, an international event dedicated to music and digital arts, staged in its 11th
World Population Day: a day to reflect and act
Every year on July 11, the world observes World Population Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about global population issues. Established by the United Nations in 1989, this day encourages people, governments, and organizations to engage in dialogues and
Giant battery will power 680,000 homes in California
As California continues its push towards renewable energy, a giant battery plant near Los Angeles is set to become one of the largest in the world. This billion-dollar project, known as the Nova Power Bank, promises to significantly bolster California's
Smart fabric cancels noise: revolution on the way
Smart fabric: A team of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have made a significant breakthrough in the attenuation of unwanted noise, and it almost happened by accident. They have developed a special fabric that can effectively filter
AI: the unseen eye in the fight against food waste
In a world where technology is increasingly integrated into every aspect of our lives, artificial intelligence (AI) is now being used to address one of the most pervasive and overlooked issues of our time: food waste. A staggering one-third of
Posidonia 2024: pioneering sustainability and innovation
The Posidonia 2024 conference, held from June 3-7 at the Metropolitan Expo in Athens, Greece, was an influential gathering for the global maritime industry. This biennial event, celebrated for its extensive participation and comprehensive conference program, saw many attendees and
Waste made clothes can be a solution to reducing marine waste
Waste made clothes: The eighth of June is World Oceans Day, an international day commemorating worldwide to protect the ocean since 2002, spearheaded by the Ocean Project. Recognised by the United Nations in 2008, the day is to discuss sustainable