Good news from around Europe
European Union leaders have solemnly proclaimed the European Pillar of Social Rights at the Social Summit for fair jobs and growth in Gothenburg, Sweden. Powered by WPeMatico
Last week, London foodies gathered in Hackney to experience fine dining on typical household scraps. As part of the LIFE-funded TRiFOCAL project, a neighbourhood hangout feasted guests on ingredients other restaurants might have thrown away. Recycling pieces of bread, meat and vegetables, its chefs put together three courses, including a
Climate talks get personal this week as Fiji’s presidency of the 23rd Conference of Parties (COP23) calls for participation from citizens and civil society. On cue, the LIFE Programme held a side-event in which NGOs, academics and private companies swapped tips on protecting the environment and financing climate action in
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“A statement, issued through their solicitor Padraig O Muirigh, said: “The Rowntree family welcome the findings… http://fb.me/8L4a5zlqh Powered by WPeMatico
“Boy’s killing by army rubber bullet in Belfast in 1972 unjustified, says coroner”| @BelTel http://ow.ly/YpNV30gEOXI#dealingwiththepast … Powered by WPeMatico
Claims from #Govanhill should be investigated by police, however the issue should not be racialised: repeated, pointed reference to Roma families in reports will only further demonise a sidelined community. Powered by WPeMatico
#H2020Transport project FIBRESHIP mentioned by @BBCNews as one that could change the seas forever http://ec.smh.re/CIW Powered by WPeMatico
Through its 2012 Bioeconomy Strategy, Europe has made important headway towards becoming a more innovative, resource efficient society. The strategy promotes substitution of fossil based products, addresses sustainable supply of bioresources and food security in view of climate change and global population increase. However, it is now time to step
Processing urban wastewater is typically limited to cleaning it up for release into the environment. This is a shame, because it contains compounds that could be put to good use – as could the water itself. EU-funded researchers have tested promising innovations to advance resource-efficient processing, recovery of substances, and