Now playing Next Water Matters Natural solution: why nature is our best water manager In partnership with the European Commission Climate change, pollution, and ever-growing demand are putting a huge strain on our water resources. But could the natural world help us? In this Crash Course, we explore how Nature-based solutions (NBS) are increasingly being used to tackle floods, droughts, and water scarcity. 23/07/2024
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Now playing Next Health news Vifor to rectify smear campaign against competitor after EU warning Pharma company Vifor promised to correct misleading information about a rival iron supplement’s safety record, following an EU antitrust investigation into abuse of a dominant market position. 22/07/2024
Now playing Next Smart Regions How Pilsen's historic brewery became innovation hub In partnership with the European Commission Pilsen gave the world its famous lager beer. Today one of the Czech city's old breweries has been transformed into a state-of-the-art technology park. 22/07/2024