The Construction of Largest Solar Power Plant in Serbia is About to Start
The construction of Serbia’s largest privately-owned bifacial solar power plant on ground is about to begin. The 9,913 MW solar power plant “DeLasol” will be constructed on over 12 hectares in the area of the municipality of Lapovo. “The building…
Decree Limiting Amount of Difference in Purchase Price of Sunflower
The government of the Republic of Serbia adopted the Decree on determining the programme of financial support for agricultural producers of sunflower in 2022 in order to preserve the stability of the income of producers of this oilseed. The decree…
Extreme Weather in China Highlights Climate Change Impacts and Need for Early Warnings
Extreme weather – record-breaking heatwaves, severe drought, and deadly rainfall – have battered China since June. The summer of extremes – in China as in Europe – has underlined the importance of the WMO community’s commitment to Early Warning and…
After Landmark UN Declaration, Hope for Cleaner Air
Last month, the United Nations General Assembly passed a historic resolution declaring access to a healthy environment a universal human right. The resolution has been lauded around the world in recent weeks, raising hopes it will prod governments to tackle…
“Energy Efficiency Movement” Ticket to the Success Club
When electricity prices are reaching their historic highs and the climate crisis is triggering the closure of fossil fuel power plants, it is the right time to think about how we can save electricity in our homes and production facilities.…
Rhino poaching and illegal trade decline but remain critical threats – new report
Overall rhino poaching rates have declined since 2018, and trade data suggests the lowest annual estimate of rhino horns entering illegal trade markets since 2013, according to a new report by the IUCN SSC African and Asian Rhino Specialist Groups…
Swiss Glaciers Have Lost Half Their Volume Since 1913
A new study, conducted by ETH University in Zurich and the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research, found that Swiss glaciers lost about 50 percent of their volume between 1931 and 2016. The analysis was carried out…