
Mobility & Transportation
Electric vehicle charging from the curb? Germany’s curb charger makes it possible
Tested in Cologne, Germany’s curb charger offers a discreet and efficient way to charge electric vehicles from the curb, without bulky charging stations.
Paolo Travisi•22 August 2025

Circular Economy
Can eco-friendly detergent be made from…
A new study shows that natural ingredients like wood nanofibers and corn…
Paolo Travisi•22 August 2025

Recycling
From coffee grounds to cosmetics, a…
Two researchers from Scotland developed a circular process that turns spent coffee…
Paolo Travisi•19 August 2025

Recycling
Reusing EV batteries cuts more CO2 than recycling, study finds
A new study shows that repurposing end-of-life EV batteries for stationary storage reduces emissions more effectively…
Paolo Travisi•15 August 2025

Energy
Electric cars and hot water systems could turn cities into giant batteries
A new study shows how electric vehicles and hot water systems could help turn urban areas…
Paolo Travisi•13 August 2025

Waste
Fukushima nuclear plant, fuel debris cleanup delayed to 2037
Japan postpones the start of nuclear debris removal at the Fukushima nuclear plant to 2037, 14…
Paolo Travisi•7 August 2025

Recycling
Recycled tires as rail dampers cut maintenance and boost track stability
A new Australian innovation uses recycled tires as shock-absorbing dampers in railway tracks, reducing maintenance needs…
Paolo Travisi•5 August 2025

Policy and Affairs
Trump signs 15% tariffs into law, no rollback in EU deal
The White House confirms 15% tariffs on EU goods starting August 7. Brussels welcomes the cap,…
Paolo Travisi•1 August 2025

Policy and Affairs
Trump and von der Leyen set 15% tariffs cap, energy deal lasts…
Two days after the US-EU trade deal announcement, the European Commission confirms that the 15% duty…
Paolo Travisi•30 July 2025

Policy and Affairs
Trump secures 15% tariff deal. Von der Leyen: “The best we could…
The US and EU finalize a 15% tariff agreement, covering key sectors including autos, energy, and…
Paolo Travisi•28 July 2025

Recycling
New battery recycling method recovers 92% of critical minerals
A new upcycling method developed in the U.S. offers a scalable and greener solution to recover…
Paolo Travisi•25 July 2025

Policy and Affairs
U.S.-Japan tariff deal: Trump secures 15% duties in exchange for rice and…
The U.S. and Japan reach a $550B trade deal with reduced tariffs. Trump hails it as…
Paolo Travisi•24 July 2025

Mobility & Transportation
MG4 becomes first compact EV with semi-solid-state battery
The MG4 sets a new benchmark as the first compact electric car equipped with a semi-solid-state…
Paolo Travisi•23 July 2025

Waste
Textile waste: EU sends 46% to Africa, much ends up in illegal…
Every year, millions of used clothes from Europe end up in Africa. Many are unsellable and…
Paolo Travisi•17 July 2025

Mobility & Transportation
Cybersecurity threats rise 48% in transportation sector over five years
From 2020 to 2025, cyberattacks have significantly impacted the entire transportation sector, from aviation to logistics.