Europe

April 2, 2023

Artificial Intelligence·Computing·Europe

OpenAI’s Chat GPT Chatbot Faces Massive Fine And Historic Ban In Italy Over Data Collection Breach

The Data Protection Authority of Italy has temporarily banned Open AI’s Chat GPT chatbot and launched an investigation over a suspected breach of data collection rules. ChatGPT is accused by the agency

Europe·News·Plastic

France Delays Polystyrene Packaging Ban to 2030 Amid EU Regulations Shake-Up – What It Means for Manufacturers

The French Ministry of Ecological Transition is postponing the implementation of the planned January 2025 ban on non-recyclable packaging made wholly or partly of polystyrene (PS), as set out in the 2021 Climate and Resilience Law, to align with the

October 3, 2024

Leicester’s Hop! Free Bus Service Hits 1,500 Daily Passengers in Green Transit Leap

Europe·Mobility·Public Transportation

Leicester’s innovative Hop! bus service, a key component of the city’s Greenlines electric bus program, has quickly become a cornerstone of urban mobility, reflecting

Polygood Turns 350M Tons of Plastic Waste Into Microplastic-Free Panels

Architecture·Design·Europe

Every year, we throw away about 350 million metric tons of plastic waste. But some companies are turning this household waste into something useful:

Mina do Bugalho, Portugal [2011]. Photo Source: almoço no zé unta (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Europe·Health·Plant Based

Portugal Launches Plant-Based Protein Strategy to Cut Food’s 30% Ecological Footprint—Larger Than Transportation

Portugal is taking a decisive step toward sustainable eating habits with its national strategy for plant-based protein , part of the updated National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP 2030). This is the

Tejal Somvanshi

May 4, 2025

Energy·Europe·Latest·Sustainability

€4.2M Sand Battery Pilot in Valkeakoski Tests Heat-to-Power Tech That Cuts CO₂ by 70%

New Sand Battery Pilot Aims to Convert Heat Back to Electricity in Valkeakoski A collaboration between Polar Night Energy and Valkeakosken Energia will soon bring a next-generation Sand Battery pilot plant to

Sunita Somvanshi

May 1, 2025

Representative Image: Calle Larga during power cut (see w:2009 Ecuador electricity crisis), Cuenca, Ecuador. Photo Source: Jen (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Energy·Europe·News

Spain Portugal Blackout: Power Returns to 50% of Spain After Grid Event

A sweeping power outage plunged Spain and Portugal into darkness on Monday, causing widespread chaos across the Iberian Peninsula as millions found themselves without electricity in one of Europe’s largest blackouts in

Sunita Somvanshi

April 29, 2025

Representative Image. EV Car. Photo Source: Peterolthof. Flickr (CC BY-ND 2.0)

Business·China·Electric·Europe

EU Considers Price Floors as Chinese EVs Near 25% Market Share

The European Union and China are trying a new approach to their electric vehicle trade dispute. Officials from both sides have started talks about setting minimum prices for Chinese-made electric vehicles sold

Sunita Somvanshi

April 12, 2025

Representative Image.Photo source: Thomas Nugent (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Aviation·Europe

Bristol Airport Ranks Third in UK for Car Park Quality with 4.5 Star Average Rating

Bristol Airport has secured third place among UK airports for car park quality and safety, according to a recent study by motoring company Blackcircles. With 82% of its car parks rated four

Sonali Tiwary

March 23, 2025

Representative Image.. Oil Well Construction. Photo Source: Tom Fournier (Pexels)

Energy·Europe·News

EU’s Clean Industrial Deal Targets €130B Annual Fuel Savings by 2030

The European Commission revealed its Clean Industrial Deal on February 26, 2025, setting out a plan to reduce foreign fuel purchases and speed up the shift to clean energy across Europe. The

Sunita Somvanshi

February 26, 2025

Representative image of flags of European Union countries. Photo Source: Gintarė Kairaitytė (Pexels)

Artificial Intelligence·Energy·Europe

Europe’s €200 Billion AI Investment Sparks Energy Consumption Concerns

Europe is making its biggest move yet in artificial intelligence, planning to spend €200 billion on technology that could change how we live and work – but it comes with some big

Rahul Somvanshi

February 19, 2025

Representative image.European Union Flag. Photo Source: Håkan Dahlström (CC BY 2.0).

Climate·Europe

EU Aims for 90% Emissions Reduction by 2040 Amid €170B in Climate Damages

The European Union wants to cut its climate pollution by 90% by 2040. This new target, announced by the European Commission, shows how Europe is tackling climate change head-on. Recent extreme weather

Rahul Somvanshi

February 19, 2025

London's first Roman Basilica! Photo Source: Museum of London Archaeology (Facebook)

Archaeology·Discovery·Europe

London’s First Roman Basilica Discovered Beneath Office Building

Workers have found the remains of London’s oldest Roman public building under an office at 85 Gracechurch Street. The building, called a basilica, was like a town hall where Romans made important

Karmactive Staff

February 18, 2025

Representative image. Honey, Jar, Honey dipper image. Photo Source: Fancycrave.

Europe·Health

UK Supermarket Honey: 96% Fail Authenticity Tests

That golden jar of honey on supermarket shelves might not be as pure as you’d anticipate. Recent tests set up a shocking verity nearly all tested supermarket honey in the UK is

Karmactive Staff

February 17, 2025

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