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Weekly Issue | 11 September 2023. A weekly news compilation by the European Federation of Geologists

Weekly Issue | 11 September 2023. A weekly news compilation by the European Federation of Geologists

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Weekly Issue #328 | 11 September 2023

A weekly news compilation by the European Federation of Geologists

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Gaucher: The place of natural hydrogen in the energy transition: A position paper

Natural Hydrogen is a new, clean and low-carbon source of hydrogen that is produced by the Earth, and can migrate and accumulate in geological reservoirs. Its exploration has begun in many countries...

eurogeologists.eu

ROBOMINERS Final Conference: The future of mining in Europe (14 November, Brussels)

The EU-funded ROBOMINERS project is organising its final conference “The future of mining in Europe – Minimising the environmental footprint through breakthrough technological innovations” on Tuesday, 14 November 2023, 9:30-12:30 CET, back-to-back with...

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Spanish ICOG makes proposals for a national geological policy

In light of the elections in Spain, the Spanish Official Professional Association of Geologists (ICOG) released a document including 27 proposals for a national geological policy serving the citizens.

eurogeologists.eu

CEEGS presented at the 36th edition of ECOS

The 36th edition of the INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EFFICIENCY, COST, OPTIMIZATION, SIMULATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF ENERGY SYSTEMS successfully promoted scientific innovation in various energy areas. The conference focused on many aspects relate...

ceegsproject.eu

Parliament moves to bolster EU’s 'strategic projects' for critical minerals

The European Parliament's political groups want to strengthen social and environmental safeguards for “strategic” mining projects in Europe and abroad as the EU scrambles to access key raw materials needed for the green and digital transitions.

EU’s hydrogen economy struggles to pick up pace

Demand for renewable hydrogen in Europe is expected to hit 8.5 million tonnes by 2030, far below the EU's planned 20 million tonnes, according to the industry, which calls for a shift in strategy to ramp up supply and demand.

GeoPolicy: Insights for the Green and Digital Transition

This month’s GeoPolicy Blog post dives into the Science Europe publication, Science–Policy in Action: Insights for the Green and Digital Transition , which aims to contribute to the development of a framework for Science-Policy Interfaces, map the inte...

EU promotes science communication to help democracies navigate tough times

Science communication helps bridge the gap between scientific complexities and the general public’s understanding, facilitating fact-based discussions and building trust.

Parliament raises recycling goals in EU Critical Raw Materials Act

The EU will aim to recycle at least 45% of each “Strategic Raw Material” contained in the Union’s waste under plans voted on by the European Parliament’s industry committee on Thursday (7 September).

US hydrogen rules could decide fate of EU’s electrolyser industry

While Europe has adopted stringent standards for the production of renewable hydrogen, regulatory battles in the US may prove decisive for the fate of the EU electrolyser industry.

Demand flexibility: A key challenge for EU electricity market reform

The massive deployment of intermittent renewable energies is set to dramatically increase the need for flexibility in the electricity grid, and market players want increased focus on demand management as a source of grid optimisation.

Morocco quake not in most active area but expect aftershocks: expert

The powerful earthquake that struck Morocco, killing more than 2,000 people, didn't hit in the most active seismological region, said one French expert. But aftershocks can be expected, he warned.

Germany, Italy highlight growing European nuclear divide

Germany's place as the leader of Europe's anti-nuclear lobby has been further solidified as Chancellor Olaf Sholz doubled down on his view that nuclear has no place in the country's energy mix, while Italy has vowed to speed up its integration of nucle...

Summer 2023 was hottest on record, EU scientists say

The summer of 2023 was the hottest on record, according to data from the European Union Climate Change Service released on Wednesday (6 September).

Bringing geology to Glastonbury

The Outreach and Engagement Team were extremely proud to bring geology to the Science Futures area of the Glastonbury Festival of Music and Performing Arts once again this year! The Science Futures area of the festival was composed of stages and smalle...

geoscientist.online

The climate crisis could reshape Italian mountain forests forever

As a result of the climate crisis, future forests may become unrecognizable. Trees that currently make up European woods may no longer be seen—or they may have moved several hundred meters uphill. Scientists writing in Frontiers in Forests and Global C...

Lilliehöökbreen, Svalbard Calving Retreat and Separation 2000-2023

Lilliehöökbreen terminus in 2000 was a continuous 11 km front fed by the tributary glaciers Supan (S), Hellman (H), Bjorlykke (B), Kutte (K), Darboux (D), Becqueret (Be), Cailletet (C), Bruckner (Br) and Forbes (F). By 2023 the continuous front was 8 k...

Heat waves are hitting Antarctica too now

The world saw another year full of extreme weather events resulting from climate change in 2022, from intense storms to soaring temperatures and rising sea levels. Antarctica was no exception, according to new research published this week.

The fear of a nuclear fire that would consume Earth

In the early years of nuclear research, some scientists feared breaking open atoms might start a chain reaction that would destroy Earth.

Polish court discontinues proceedings in Turów mine case

The Voivodship Administrative Court in Warsaw has suspended proceedings against the decision to extend the concession for the Turów mine until 2044, meaning that the mine, which has been the subject of a long-running dispute between Poland and the Czec...

E-fuels won't be CO2 neutral by 2035, says German transport minister

The registration of new cars with internal combustion engines running on e-fuels should be allowed after 2035, even if the fuels are not 100% climate neutral, German transport Minister Volker Wissing (FDP/Renew Europe) said at an e-fuels conference on ...

Dutch grant more fossil fuel subsidies than previously thought

The government currently provides larger subsidies than previously thought despite its promise to phase out fossil fuel subsidies by 2025, a recent study by several climate action groups shows.

EU ambassador summoned for criticising Austria’s Russian gas dependence

Austria’s Foreign Ministry has summoned the head of the EU Commission’s representation in Austria, Martin Selmayr, over his comments highlighting the country’s continued dependence on Russian gas flows and its role in financing the war in Ukraine.

Transgaz Romania takes over Gazprom’s operations in Moldova

Romania’s gas transmission system operator Transgaz has announced the acquisition of Gazprom’s operations in Moldova, a strategic move likely to further reduce Chi?inau’s dependence on Russian gas.

Slovenia close to signing gas pipeline deal with Hungary

Slovenia and Hungary are expected to sign a memorandum on constructing a pipeline linking their natural gas networks in October, less than a year after the proposed project was first made public by the countries’ prime ministers.

Poland to establish energy transition ministry

The Polish government will set up a new Ministry of Energy Transition if the ruling camp secures its third consecutive term in power following October’s elections, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced on Sunday (3 September).

Russian oil fuels new political crisis in Bulgaria

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World falling dangerously short of climate goals: UN

A world facing catastrophic climate change is perilously off course in meeting goals for slashing carbon pollution and boosting finance for the developing world, according to the UN's first official progress report out Friday.

It’s official: UK to associate to Horizon Europe

The UK government and European Commission have have struck a deal to allow the country to associate to Horizon Europe after more than two and a half years of delay. This morning they released a joint statement that will have UK and EU scientists breath...

sciencebusiness.net

Macron: G20 conclusions on climate 'insufficient'

This weekend’s G20 summit in New Delhi produced insufficient outcomes on climate change, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday (10 September), blaming countries that want to keep fossil fuels in the global energy mix.

US, Norway use taxes, credits to lead world in carbon management

Deployment of carbon capture and storage (CCS) needs to increase at least 100-fold by 2050 for the world to meet its net-zero emissions goals. The US and Norway illustrate how effective government policy can help achieve this, write Jarad Daniels and N...

Moldova puts its debt to Gazprom at $8.6 million, Russia disagrees

Moldova said on Wednesday (6 September) it owed Gazprom $8.6 million for gas, a fraction of the $709 million claimed by the Russian oil and gas group and which Gazprom said it would keep seeking to recover.

Japan's Mount Fuji 'screaming' from too many tourists

With its millions of visitors every year and the buses, supply trucks, noodle shops and fridge magnets, Japan's Mount Fuji is no longer the peaceful pilgrimage site it once was.

Island states seek climate protection from Law of the Sea

The prime ministers of two small island nations that face ongoing impacts from rising sea levels will appear at hearings at an international court in Hamburg and seek an advisory opinion on the obligations of countries to combat climate change.

When Barbie was a Paleontologist

In 1996, Barbie started her career as a paleontologist - with some comments and suggestions from geologists

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