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Among the 2023 highlights: new in vitro methods under consideration for regulatory application, a virtual reality application for education in schools, and enhancing collaboration to promote innovative non-animal approaches.
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In the 21st century, most newly created jobs were for women, who also benefited more from occupational upgrading. Despite progress, gender gaps in employment and job quality persist.
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Energy communities could help to lift low-income households out of energy poverty, provided they are empowered through a combination of policy, funding, and technical support at national or EU level.
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A review of hydrogen transportation projects carried out over the last two decades confirms its value for EU’s transport system decarbonisation and provides recommendations to overcome challenges.
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Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has been nearly halved in 2023 as compared to 2022, while forest disturbance differs for other countries of the region
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While financial measures alone are effective in addressing energy poverty, there’s need for behavioural interventions, more rooted in the social context.
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Zooming in on areas as small as 1x1 km, a new atlas provides data on energy demand and looks into energy scenarios until 2050.
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The western countries of North Africa have been severely affected by drought.
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Warmer-than-usual conditions have prevailed in most parts of Europe, yet most distinctly in the south.
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While it can improve productivity and service quality, algorithmic management also presents risks about workers’ surveillance and job quality, particularly if there aren’t robust legal safeguards.