Last October was Europe’s warmest on record, shows Copernicus Climate Change Service – C3S – data. The institute – funded by the European Commission on behalf of the EU – reported temperatures nearly 2°C above the 1991-2020 reference period. C3S…
Hydrogen: it could be the solution to rising energy bills, appliances that break down due to too much electricity, and too many CO2 emissions. Start-up HyMatters – located at the Arnhem Kleefse Waard – focuses on companies struggling with these…
Handbiking is also called the Formula 1 of cycling. This is because materials play a very important role. No wonder Mitch Valize, World, European and National Champion is working at the Brightlands Chemelot Campus on innovating his handbike. He has…
Dresden is getting a new chip factory. Next year, Infineon will begin construction of a plant that is scheduled for completion in 2026. At 5 billion euros, it will be the most significant investment ever in the history of the…
Heat is an important link in the energy transition. In the Dutch province of Groningen, steps are now being taken to ensure a more sustainable heat supply for local households and businesses. Recently, construction began on the largest solar thermal…
In 2015/16, around two million people fled to the European Union. This and the associated problems led to many false reports in the media. The result was racism and attacks on people with a migration background. Romana Dorfer and Silja…
Chinese President Xi Jinping told Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to avoid ‘decoupling’, amid United States pressures to stop selling high-end chips to China. As the two leaders met in Bali, Indonesia, for the Group of 20 – G20 –…
The ‘Design for an electric city’ event focuses on the future streetscape of the city of Amsterdam – and the rest of the world. The charging pole of the future was presented, and various experts glanced at the future of…
Circularity and sustainability are paramount at Brainport Industries Campus in Eindhoven. The development of the second phase (BIC 2) will put even more emphasis on this, where possible. Brainport Industries Campus (BIC) in Eindhoven has developed into a unique international…
Lighting, along with heating, are the largest energy consumers in a building. Yet especially in older buildings, there is a lot that can be conserved when it comes to lighting. Because whether it’s the parking garage of an apartment building…