Tag: Environment

Micro rubber: another polymer that pollutes our air and water

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Rubber in the environment The tread on the tyre is worn out, new tyres are needed. Everyday life for many drivers. But where do these lost centimetres of tyre tread “disappear” to? As micro-rubbers, they mainly end up in soil and water and, to a small extent, in the air. And the amount of these Read more about Micro rubber: another polymer that pollutes our air and water[…]

LIFE launches 2017 call for action grants: more than €373 million available

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The LIFE programme has launched its 2017 call for proposals, underlining its commitment to supporting projects that protect the environment and tackle the impact of climate change. The total budget for project action grants in this year’s call is over €373 million. Of this, over €290 million is foreseen for the sub-programme for Environment and Read more about LIFE launches 2017 call for action grants: more than €373 million available[…]