European Union

Europe Union launches aerogel insulation research and commercialization project

By / September 27, 2011

Credit: ARMINES/MINES ParisTech/CEP. A push like this in Europe was bound to happen sooner or later, and part of me thinks it would have been smart for the US, via…

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Rietveld X-ray analysis helps REACH chemical assessment grouping, fewer tests

By Eileen De Guire / July 19, 2011

Grouping of substances can expedite EU REACH compliance. In late 2006, the European Union passed the legislation known as REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals), which became effective…

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European Union trading farm subsidies for 45% increase in science funding

By / July 8, 2011

Credit: European Commission Despite the “austerity” thinking in some circles, this really seems like some logical strategic thinking (meaning, the thing about “strategies” is that it always involves smart allocation…

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Europe says it is ramping up its strategic materials plan

By / February 4, 2011

Wednesday the European Union announced a major new “vision” for dealing with strategic commodities and raw materials. The EU published a communication that lists 14 raw materials (antimony, beryllium, cobalt,…

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EU turns off incandescent bulbs

By / September 1, 2009

Traditional light bulbs are being phased out in the 27 countries of the European Union, reports the New York Times. Europe will replace the bulbs as part of its plan…

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