CEE Bankwatch Network: Waste incineration in the Balkans contrary to EU goals
Despite growing evidence that waste incineration is not a solution for the circular economy, governments and utility companies in the Western Balkans are increasingly turning to the construction of waste incineration plants and the use of fuel derived from waste…
Kraljevac: A Reserve That Shows the Future Lies in Cooperation
The Special Nature Reserve “Kraljevac” in southern Banat stands out as an oasis sustained by the dedication of people who see in its preservation far more than projects and administrative obligations—they see long-term responsibility and a mission. One of the…
NASA Turns Off Instrument on Spacecraft to Save Energy and Extend Mission
Engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory have shut down one of the scientific instruments on the Voyager 1 spacecraft in order to conserve energy and extend its operation in interstellar space. The instrument, Low-Energy Charged Particles experiment (LECP), measures low-energy…
Serbia’s Progress in Applying Circular Glass Thanks to the European Union
Although Serbia currently recycles between 40 and 45 percent of glass packaging, the application of circular glass is still in the development phase but is recording significant progress. According to the conclusions of the “Creative Glass” Forum, this is primarily…
EcoHive: A Serbian Innovation That Has Automated Bee Protection
When family tradition, curiosity, and technological creativity come together to create a solution capable of transforming an entire sector, stories like that of EcoHive emerge. Although a young company, EcoHive has already attracted the attention of both experts and the…
Status and Outlook of Battery Energy Storage Systems in the EU
Europe is rapidly shifting toward renewable energy sources. Still, along this path, one question is becoming increasingly critical: How to ensure power system stability in a world where the sun does not always shine, and the wind does not blow…
The Ozone Hole and How a “Small Detail” in the Treaty Cost Us Seven Years
The Montreal Protocol was described as the most successful environmental agreement ever: the world united, the notorious CFC and HCFC refrigerants were phased out, and the ozone layer slowly began to heal. Some estimates say it could return to 1980s…