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Ocean
Plastic pollution: The robot cleaning Venice’s iconic canals
In partnership with the European Commission
Venice’s famous canals are facing a growing pollution problem. Once plastic litter ends up in the water, it becomes incredibly difficult to remove. Why is this plastic so dangerous, and what can be done about it?
Ocean
Plastic pollution: What’s in Venice’s canals?
In partnership with the European Commission
Why is plastic pollution so dangerous for our seas? And what’s the most unexpected find in Venice’s canals? We asked Italian researcher Fantina Madricardo, who led a project using high-tech solutions to tackle the plastic crisis. Watch the video above.
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Culture news
Musicians release silent album to protest UK AI copyright proposals
Over 1,000 artists, including Annie Lennox, Damon Albarn, and Kate Bush, have launched a silent album, 'Is This What We Want?', in protest against UK government plans that could allow AI companies to use copyrighted content without consent.
Health news
EU’s medicine stockpiling challenged by national security concerns
The European Union’s efforts to build a medical stockpile and strengthen health crisis preparedness face a major challenge: a blind spot over national reserves. Many member states are reluctant to share information due to security concerns.