EU earmarks €25bn for climate research

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New €80bn Horizon 2020 programme aims to boost innovation and competitiveness in Europe

Around a third of the new €80bn EU research and innovation fund will go towards climate-related work, including clean energy, greener transport, climate action and sustainable agriculture. The Horizon...

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