In technology, it's important to understand the

environmental impact

Any change to the environment, whether adverse or beneficial, wholly or partially resulting f...

Definition : environmental impact

of a technical object: from the extraction of the materials needed to manufacture it, to its

recycling

Any waste treatment process that uses materials from identical or similar end-of-life product...

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. Let's have a look at an everyday object: the cell phone. With first the Lifecycle Analysis of a smartphone, and then the omnipresent material it's made of: plastic.

The European project began in the aftermath of the Second World War. Its first ambition was the quick reconstruction of countries to ensure lasting peace during the Cold War. But what are the geopolitical issues linked to Europe's

energy independence

The ability of a country or region to meet all its energy needs without having to import prim...

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today? What is the relationship between energy independence and today's climat challenges? Discover our educational ressources dedicated to energy in Europe. From the history of its construction to its 2050 objectives, via energy consumption and

CO2

See Carbon Dioxide

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emissions in Europe.

The world is becoming more 'urban'. Giant cities, but also the exponential growth of cities with 100,000 inhabitants are changing the way we live in cities. The city of the future, coping with the impacts of

climate change

A change in the state of the climate that can be identified (e.g. by using statistical tests)...

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, will modify its organization in all sectors: transport, housing, waste, urban planning and the environment. This evolution will be based on technological innovations, with the massive contribution of digital technology, but also on the new uses and new behaviors of the citizens that will depend on you. Here’s an overview in France and around the world.

Nuclear energy

Energy produced in nuclear power plants. The enormous amount of heat released during fission ...

Definition : Nuclear energy

is a major issue for the future. As a source of low-carbon energy, what risks does it present? How is radioactive waste handled? and how will it evolve in the future? Take a look at all these questions in our feature report on nuclear energy.

How does a nuclear

power

In physics, power is the amount of energy supplied by a system per unit time. In simpler term...

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plant work? How important is nuclear energy in the world? What's the right balance between energy needs and protecting the planet? Find the answers to all these questions with our feature report on nuclear energy.