EASAC: Extreme weather events increase in Europe

In 2013 a paper by the European Academies’ Science Advisory Council (EASAC) investigated on trends in extreme weather events in Europe and implications for national and European Union adaptation strategies. Now a study update found evidence for overall increases in the frequency and economic costs of extreme events. More Extreme …

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Austria: Europe’s Crowdfunding Super Star

Austria has a new crowdfunding law, which is a big chance for local SMEs. But also internatinal companies can profit from the new …

AIT: The Future of Smart Grids

Renewables reshuffle the cards for market agents, technicians and security experts. How exactly, was discussed during the Industry Day of the AIT in Vienna.

Climate Change Conference: Goals far from reach

Soon the UN will meet in Paris for the Climate Change Conference. But national targets show that many don’t understand the gravity of the situation.

What the super-gas field means for Europe’s energy market

The Italian energy company ENI found one of the biggest gas fields in the Mediterranean Sea. What is changing now for the …

Super Sewer in London comes late

The “Super Sewer” is London’s new sensational large-scale project. 4,2 billion Pound (near to six billion Euros) will be invested into the …

Zurich wants to become Europe’s next IT-Hub

There is going to be a new star in the European IT-Heaven. Switzerland is bundling its powers to make the city of …

iCapital: Awarding Innovation Hubs

The European Union is looking for the best places for innovation. Cities with more than 100,000 inhabitants can apply and win considerable prize …

Fi-Ware and the Internet of Things

Vienna hosts the open source project Fi-Ware from 26th to 29th of May. The Workshop is an important initiative for the Digital Agenda of the …

Equity Crowdfunding for Ressource-Efficiency

Last year ab&cd innovations won the Energy Globe Award in Vienna for their procedure to convert glycerin in lactic acid. Now, the …