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Meet Cork – The Material of the 21st Century
The planet is rapidly changing, facing challenges such as climate change and the depletion of natural resources. We need solutions that balance economic growth and environmental protection. In the search for better alternatives, the outer bark of the cork oak…
EU aims to end Russian energy imports, new dependence on U.S. gas raises concern
The European Commission presented a new strategy on May 6, 2025, aimed at completely ending imports of Russian energy by the end of 2027. The strategy outlines several key directions: A full halt to imports of Russian gas, oil, coal,…
How to defuse the EU’s carbon tax time bomb
Energy costs and taxes are political dynamite, easily exploited by populist parties. And yet, the EU is set to introduce an economy-wide carbon price (ETS2) on transport and heating fuels in 2027. Carbon pricing for petrol and gas is not…
Local Governments Can Now Apply to Provide Citizens with Energy Efficiency Subsidies
Local self-governments and city municipalities can apply from today until May 23 to the Public Call and join this year’s program for subsidizing energy efficiency measures in households. Dubravka Đedović Handanović, Minister of Mining and Energy, emphasized that starting this…
Transformation From Waste to New Products
P aper is often presented as an environmentally friendly alternative to plastic, especially when it comes to packaging. However, even paper waste, if not properly managed, remains a source of pollution in its own way. Printing houses, as a sector…
Energy System Collapse Across the Peninsula – Power Outage Paralyzes Spain and Portugal
On April 28 at 12:30 p.m. local time, Spain and Portugal were struck by one of the most extensive power outages in recent decades, leaving millions of people without electricity, water, internet access, and under a state of emergency declared…
Strategically Placed Solar Panels Do Not Disrupt Agriculture – Food and Electricity on the Same Plot
Instead of choosing between food production and electricity generation, farmers could potentially benefit from both, as confirmed by a new study from Michigan State University. It is not necessary to convert entire arable lands into solar farms; instead, panels can…