Europe experienced a summer of extremes this year: intense heatwaves across the continent paired with unusually dry conditions led to record temperatures followed by drought and fire activity. With the help of EU-funded projects, cities and regions are learning how to adapt to extreme weather events brought on by our warming climate.
Efforts to cut emissions are also needed to combat global rises in temperature. While electrification can play an important role in reducing the environmental impact of cars, ships cannot yet become fully electric. This week we spoke to EU-backed researchers who are exploring innovation in battery technologies from the automotive industry and green hydrogen solutions to launch the era of clean waterborne transport in Europe.
As populations grow and cities continue to expand, urban and rural areas intersect and interact in ways that can be beneficial to both communities. Researchers are exploring how to boost the relationship between the two even further, demonstrating that if we take care of our countryside, our countryside can take care of our cities. | 
