Imagine a machine that can clean the air around us, much like a vacuum cleaner on the floor. That’s exactly what Carbyon has unveiled with the Carbyon GO, a breakthrough device that could transform how we remove CO₂ from the atmosphere. The Carbyon GO works much like a high-powered vacuum. But instead of dust, it pulls CO₂ molecules directly from the air using a special filter material. Just one kilogram of this material can capture up to three tonnes of CO₂ a year; that’s the same as around 150 trees! Most impressive of all is its speed.

On the 10th of June, we hosted a successful online workshop focusing on the removal of emerging contaminants such as PFAS, pharmaceuticals, and pesticides from drinking water and wastewater systems.

Marker Wadden is a modern icon of Dutch hydraulic engineering, showcasing innovation with global appeal. Like Flevoland, which was once built from scratch on the bottom of the former Zuiderzee, Marker Wadden embodies the progressive spirit of the Netherlands, in Nieuw Land National Park. A group of artificial islands built from the lake’s own materials is revitalising a once-dying lake. With its extensive land-water transitions, new habitats emerge, creating vital spaces that support aquatic life and restore the ecological health of the Marker Lake.

For every drug that reaches the market, pharmaceutical companies invest time and effort in dozens, if not hundreds, of drugs that ultimately fail. Dutch biotechnology company MIMETAS, led by CEOs Jos Joore and Paul Vulto, is on a mission to change the way medicines are developed.