Katarina Vuinac
Katarina Vuinac
Record-Breaking Barrier Removal in Europe 2024 – 2,900 km of Rivers Restored to Natural Flow
Dam Removal Europe, an initiative and network dedicated to removing old or non-functional dams across Europe, announced that a new record was achieved in 2024 with 542 river barriers removed. As highlighted, this reflects growing support and understanding among communities…
Nature and Climate Protection Takes Another Major Hit in EU Proposal to “Simplify” Agricultural Policy
As part of the third omnibus package, the European Commission today published a proposal outlining sweeping revisions, or “simplifications”, of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), which if implemented would risk dismantling vital environmental protections without evidence or impact assessment, warns the European Environmental…
A Mobile Game That Teaches Us About Sustainable Aquaculture and Marine Resource Conservation
Learning doesn’t always have to come from textbooks, nor does it need to be strict, systematic, or imposed. Sometimes the most meaningful lessons are absorbed when we least expect it – while relaxing, having fun, or simply spending time doing…
Art Blooms – The Most Beautiful Front of the Environmental Fight
Art has become a powerful ally in raising awareness about nature conservation in a world increasingly facing environmental challenges. Valentina Talijan, a visual artist from Smederevska Palanka, has found a way to merge creativity and activism, creating a unique concept…
From Soot to Ink – How Pollution Becomes a Tool for Art
Air pollution often resembles dense fog covering cities, and artists frequently use it as inspiration for powerful, mystical photographs. While it may appear abstract and mesmerizing in images, the reality is far more serious—air pollution is responsible for the highest…
Scientists from Vinča Designing a Multifunctional Filter for Wastewater Purification and Hydrogen Production
Imagine a piece of paper floating on wastewater containing harmless and natural particles. The sun activates these particles, and beneath the film, a miracle occurs. Bacteria are eliminated, pesticides, dyes, and other pollutants in the water are degraded, and as…
Long-Term Profitability of Renewable Energy in the Shadow of High Upfront Costs
The decision to transition to renewable energy sources as an alternative to fossil fuels is often questioned due to concerns about financial viability, with high initial costs being the primary factor. However, new research published by EMBER shows that such…