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An important step towards scaling up production of renewable hydrogen in the EU.
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Towns and cities across Europe have once again sweltered through a summer of near-record temperatures. As the mercury rises, traditional cooling systems in buildings struggle to cope - but the more we turn up the air conditioning, the more energy we use and the more CO2 we add to the atmosphere.
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Salmon and sea trout quickly used a new river gate days after installation, aiding fish migration in a renowned European river.
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With smoke still rising from forest fires across Europe, the need to find long-term solutions to one of the most destructive impacts of climate change is more urgent than ever.
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As part of an EU-funded project, bulk carrier Pyxis Ocean has set sail to test new WindWings technology that will bring cutting edge wind propulsion to commercial shipping for the first time.
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In medieval times, the lynx was widespread across all European forests. After being at dire risk of extinction, the two species found in the EU are safer now thanks also to the LIFE Programme.
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Newly installed drinking water fountains along the Camino of Santiago are proving a hit with long-distance hikers whilst dramatically reducing the use of plastic water bottles.
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Experts in conservation have reported that they have successfully restored open pastures using traditional methods. This is significant because it indicates that the damage caused by modern farming can be reversed, even after decades of use.
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A pioneering biological recycling process which uses naturally-occurring enzymes to transform plastic and textile waste into new products could revolutionise the circular economy.
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A new online platform providing data on all LIFE projects since 2014 aims to demonstrate impact and increase transparency.