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Estructuras de madera, productos de base biológica y edificios de hormigón curado con CO2 en exhibición.
Environment

Re-designing materials, reducing carbon: How the EU can build a carbon-neutral future.

The role of carbon removal is crucial for climate neutrality, requiring greater mitigation efforts to achieve net-zero emissions. Solutions such as carbon storage in buildings through materials like wood, bio-based products and concrete cured with CO2 are highlighted, although their real contribution to net carbon removal is uncertain. Natural and technological approaches to carbon removal are highlighted.

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December 9, 2025
Los países implementan restricciones de redes sociales para menores de edad en todo el mundo.
Politics

The Impact of Social Media Bans on Children: What to Expect

Australia will ban social media for minors under 16 from December 10, followed by other countries, due to concerns over the mental health of adolescents. However, it is unclear if these bans will solve the problem, as young people can evade the restrictions and increase their use of other platforms or online activities. Furthermore, there are concerns about the legal and constitutional implications of restricting minors’ freedom of expression.

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December 9, 2025
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Globalization

Empowering Mid-Tier Education Governance to Scale Impact in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.

Educational governance in low- and middle-income countries is crucial to improve education. Intermediate actors, which connect central policies with schools, are often underutilized. The report highlights their importance to scale up educational innovations and suggests that governments share decision-making authority with them, training and supporting them to strengthen the education system.

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December 8, 2025
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Politics

Transforming the EU: Digital Services Need More Than Just the Digital Omnibus for Competitiveness

The European Commission proposed a digital omnibus to simplify regulations in the EU, but fails to achieve a transformative reform or the desired competitiveness. Changes are proposed in data regulations, particularly in the Data Act, although it presents deficiencies. The proposal includes modifications to the GDPR to address consumer fatigue with privacy consent notifications, with browser extensions as a solution.

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December 8, 2025