Europe needs to apply its world-leading science to create a resource-efficient economy. Banning landfills could be one route to inspiring innovation, pulling in investment and changing waste into new raw materials, says Commissioner Potočnik
The evidence is that research into poverty-related and neglected diseases will both benefit developing countries and improve Europe’s economy. Amongst many competing demands it is crucial that R&D funding for global health is maintained in Horizon 2020 says Karen Hoehn
Eco-innovation: Harnessing R&D for a green economy - how can industry and universities benefit from the Commission's ‘Eco-Innovation Action Plan’ - streamed live from Brussels.
A look at the EU's 'Roadmap to a Resource Efficient Europe' in advance of the Science|Business broadcast with Janez Potočnik, EU Environment Commissioner
Taking a practical approach to affordable, secure and sustainable energy production can help boost economic development while cutting CO2 emissions, says Andrew Haslett
For the first time, a new technology that could significantly increase the amount of oil that can be recovered from the UK’s largest hydrocarbon resource will be deployed
The European Parliament calls for an ‘internationalisation strategy’ to create a single set of rules for small companies - and unleash entrepreneurial potential
After months of shadow-boxing, EU leaders have scheduled a few key meetings in November to decide how much and how Horizon 2020 money will be spent. A special Science|Business report examines the proposals on the table.
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