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Young People’s Views on Climate Change: Thermal Power Plants as the Main Source of Pollution
A study conducted as part of the project „Raising Awareness about Climate Change and Energy Transition in Serbia” under SAFE Nature and Climate 2022-2025 revealed how aware young people are of the...
Limited Progress of the EU Towards Environmental Goals
The assessment by the European Environment Agency (EEA) provides an overview of progress in achieving the objectives set within the 8th Environment Action Programme (EAP), which serves as the framework for the...
How Air Pollution Affects Our Cognitive Abilities
A recent study by scientists from the University of Birmingham and the University of Manchester has revealed that even short-term exposure to high concentrations of air pollution particles (PM) can negatively impact...
Electric Wallpaper: An Innovation Changing the Way Homes Are Heated
Energy efficiency is being applied in numerous ways, from building insulation and LED lighting to high-energy-class electrical appliances. A company based in Romsey, Hampshire, has developed an innovative solution that could further...
World Wetlands Day – Wetlands Are More Important Than We Think
World Wetlands Day is observed on February 2, marking the anniversary of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, signed in 1971. Every year on this day, the importance of these ecosystems is highlighted....
The Regional Landfill Pirot has announced a public call for the development of a project for the remediation and reclamation of a former non-sanitary landfill in the city. The plan is to...
The Future of the Labor Market – Green Transition at the Heart of Global Changes
To meet the climate targets set for 2030, a green transformation of nearly all economic sectors is essential. This ambitious goal will not be achievable without a sufficient number of skilled workers...
Frozen Danger – Thawing Permafrost Releases Potentially Highly Dangerous Microbes
Global warming is causing numerous negative consequences for ecosystems, particularly affecting icy regions in the Northern Hemisphere. While melting ice caps destroy natural habitats for biodiversity in these areas, the thawing of...
Universal USB-C Chargers Reduce Electronic Waste in the EU
In October 2022, the Council of the European Union approved the EU Common Charger Directive. Following this decision, a transitional period was introduced, allowing manufacturers to adjust their designs.
Two days ago, the...
The Baltic Sea in Peril – Rising Bacteria and Declining Oxygen Levels Alarm Scientists
The Baltic Sea is an ecosystem that has undergone significant changes due to human activities, jeopardizing its functionality and biological balance. Among the most severe negative impacts are eutrophication, pollution, climate change,...
EU Updates Environmental Standards for Forges and Foundries
The European Commission has published updated environmental standards aimed at reducing the impact of industrial facilities, including forges and foundries, on the environment. These changes are part of the Industrial Emissions Directive,...
Over 200,000 Deaths in the EU Linked to PM2.5 Fine Particle Exposure
Air pollution poses a serious threat to human health, with persistently high pollution levels remaining a concern despite efforts by countries to reduce it. This was reaffirmed by the latest assessment from...
Final Agreements at COP29 – New Declarations on Methane, Water, and Climate Financing
The United Nations Climate Change Conference concluded in Baku, with significant agreements reached in its final days regarding climate change, water resources, emissions, and financing.
The COP29 Presidency launched the Declaration on Reducing...
Global Peatland Atlas 2024 – Endangered Natural Carbon Vaults
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has released the Global Peatland Hotspot Atlas 2024, highlighting the critical threats to these ecosystems across 177 UN member states.
Peatlands are vital carbon storage systems and...
Energy Initiatives at COP29 – What Can We Expect?
The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) places significant focus on energy as one of the key sectors in combating climate change.
In light of this, the COP29 Presidency has officially launched...
EU Economy Greenhouse Gas Emissions: -2.6 percent in Q2 2024
In the second quarter of 2024, the EU economy greenhouse gas emissions were estimated at 790 million tonnes of CO2-equivalents (CO2-eq), a 2.6 percent decrease compared with the same quarter of 2023...
