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University of Exeter Studies Show Deep-Sea Mining Noise Could Harm Whales, Dolphins and Fish in the Clarion Clipperton Zone

(IN BRIEF) University of Exeter studies reveal that deep-sea mining in the Clarion Clipperton Zone could jeopardize marine species by producing intense, far-traveling noise and sediment disturbances. Only 35 percent of CCZ taxa have known noise sensitivities, putting sound-reliant fish … Read the full press release

Volvo CE Sells 70 Percent of SDLG to LGG-Backed Fund for SEK 8 Billion as It Refocuses on Premium Segments in China

(IN BRIEF) Volvo CE will sell its 70 percent share in SDLG to an LGG-controlled fund for SEK 8 billion, with closing expected in H2 2025 pending approvals. The deal, recognizing a SEK 1 billion one-time operating income gain (subject … Read the full press release

Volvo CE to Invest SEK 7 Billion in Swecon Deal That Expands Retail and Service Network Across Northern Europe

(IN BRIEF) Volvo CE has agreed to purchase Swecon’s dealerships and service operations in Sweden, Germany and the Baltic states—including the Entrack aftermarket division—for SEK 7 billion, subject to regulatory clearance, with completion slated for H2 2025. The deal transfers … Read the full press release

SOILRES project launches to revive Europe’s soils and future-proof farming

(IN BRIEF) SOILRES is a pioneering Horizon Europe initiative that brings together leading scientists, farmers, and innovators across six diverse European regions to co-design and field-test biodiversity-based farming practices—such as cover crops, microbial biostimulants, compost, biochar and digital tools—that restore … Read the full press release

DNV Certifies Arca’s Ultramafic Tailings Mineralization Technique for Permanent CO₂ Removal

(IN BRIEF) Arca’s carbon mineralization method—pairing enhanced air capture with ex-situ ultramafic tailings mineralization—has become the first of its kind to secure ISO 14064-2 validation from DNV. This independent audit, covering technical documentation and stakeholder interviews, confirms that the process … Read the full press release

World Economic Forum and Frontiers Reveal Ten Technologies Poised to Transform Cities, Health, Industry and Energy by 2030

(IN BRIEF) The World Economic Forum’s 2025 Top 10 Emerging Technologies report, produced with Frontiers, identifies ten innovations ready for deployment within three to five years. Addressing global challenges in urban mobility, online trust, sustainable production, healthcare, and clean energy, … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Launches ThinkTop V40 for Plug-and-Play Real-Time Valve Control in Hygienic Industries

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval’s new ThinkTop V40 transforms manual valve position indicators into a fully automated control system for butterfly and single-seat valves. With digital and ASi communication, integrated solenoid actuation, and precision sensors in an IP69K enclosure, the V40 … Read the full press release

Empa and TCS Demonstrate Quiet Advantage of Electric Cars During Urban Acceleration

(IN BRIEF) Empa and the Touring Club Switzerland partnered to measure noise differences between electric and combustion-engine vehicles using nine matched car pairs on a controlled 100 m track. Their analysis, employing custom sensor modules for repeatable driving tests, shows … Read the full press release

BMT Debuts AI-Powered Dredging Forecasting Tools at WODCON XXIV for Smarter, Greener Port Operations

(IN BRIEF) At WODCON XXIV in San Diego (June 23–27, 2025), BMT will showcase its AI-enabled dredging decision-intelligence tools designed to improve sediment-siltation forecasts and optimize maintenance dredging schedules for ports and waterways. Leveraging advanced Machine Learning trained on quality-assured … Read the full press release

NIB Commits SEK 860 Million to Retrofit Stockholm’s Heritage-Listed Söderhallarna for 50 % Energy Savings

(IN BRIEF) NIB has agreed to lend SEK 860 million (≈ EUR 79.5 million) over ten years to Atrium Ljungberg for the overhaul of Söderhallarna in Stockholm, reducing its energy use by 50 percent. The 1992-built landmark will retain its … Read the full press release

Insurance Europe Hails Lloyd’s CEO Patrick Tiernan as New RAB Vice-Chair

(IN BRIEF) Patrick Tiernan, CEO of Lloyd’s, has been named Vice-Chair of the Reinsurance Advisory Board (RAB), succeeding John Neal. Tiernan’s background as Lloyd’s Chief of Markets and roles at Aviva, StarStone and Zurich position him to guide the RAB … Read the full press release

Metso to Equip BHP WAIO Operations with Advanced XAlloy™ Chute Liners for Three Years

(IN BRIEF) Metso has signed a confidential three-year contract to supply BHP’s WAIO operations with metallic chute liners—featuring its XAlloy™ and cast wear solutions—designed to minimize downtime and maximize productivity. Tobias Krull, Director of Chute and Conveyor Solutions, highlights Metso’s … Read the full press release

Matt Baker Joins National Grid Engineers to Upgrade Aberthaw Pylons in New More4 Series

(IN BRIEF) In the final episode of Matt Baker’s British Isles airing on 24 June, Matt Baker experiences the work of South Wales overhead line engineers as they upgrade transmission pylons near Aberthaw substation. After safety training and a practice … Read the full press release

EuroPA and EPI Join Forces to Deliver Instant Pan-European Payments Across 15 Countries

(IN BRIEF) EuroPA and EPI have joined forces to explore a rapid interoperability solution that enables Europeans to conduct instant, cross-border payments using their existing mobile-wallet and digital-pay platforms. The study, covering person-to-person and commercial payments both online and at … Read the full press release

Terna Launches Adriatic Innovation Zone in Ascoli Piceno to Propel Energy Transition and Regional Entrepreneurship

(IN BRIEF) Terna has opened its Adriatic Innovation Zone in Ascoli Piceno to foster technological innovation and strengthen the region’s energy-transition ecosystem. Attended by local academic and institutional figures and Terna’s Francesco Salerni, the hub will unite startups, SMEs, universities … Read the full press release

Roche Reports Zero Treatment-Requiring Bleeds with NXT007 in Phase I/II Haemophilia A Study

(IN BRIEF) Roche presented positive phase I/II data for NXT007, its Chugai-engineered bispecific antibody for haemophilia A, at the 2025 ISTH Congress. In the NXTAGE study’s highest-dose cohorts (B-3 and B-4), none of the 30 participants experienced bleeds requiring treatment, … Read the full press release

FrieslandCampina Deploys 24/7 Fast-Charge Electric Milk Truck to Reduce CO₂ Emissions

(IN BRIEF) FrieslandCampina has launched a rapid-charging station in Gerkesklooster for its first fully electric milk transport truck, operated by Melkweg | Fritom and active since mid-June 2025. The ceremony featured the Gerkesklooster site team (led by Folkert de Groot), … Read the full press release

Nordlänk RSQ: Telia’s Mobile Network Rescue Unit Ready to Operate Anywhere in Sweden

(IN BRIEF) Telia, in partnership with the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS), has unveiled the Nordlänk RSQ, a fully operational prototype vehicle designed to sustain and restore telecommunications during nationwide outages or emergencies. Modular and rapidly deployable, the unit … Read the full press release

Hiab Invests in State-of-the-Art Wrexham Facility in Wales, UK for Enhanced Installation, Service, and Training

(IN BRIEF) Hiab will open a new UK headquarters and customer service & installation centre in Wrexham, Wales, in 2027. The facility, part of a major investment, will expand Hiab’s capacity to serve the UK market by supporting a larger … Read the full press release

New Lindner Expanded Metal Ceiling Combines Durability, Design, and Circularity in Harsh Environments

(IN BRIEF) Lindner’s expanded metal ceiling LMD-St 213 WL is engineered for high-wind outdoor and semi-enclosed venues such as canopies, stations, and parking structures. Constructed from galvanized steel with a concealed substructure, it resists wind loads up to 133 kg/m², … Read the full press release