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Many Everyday Items Are Filled With Toxic Lead – Here Is How to Change That
Lead may be present in everything from cookware and cosmetics to paint and plumbing. Yet there is no safe level of exposure to the heavy metal, which causes more than 1.5 million deaths annually and can trigger developmental disorders in…
Ecomondo 2024: Italy at the Forefront of the Ecological Transition
With an overall recycling rate of 72 percent, well above the European average of 58 percent, and a circular material use rate of 18.7 percent, compared to the EU average of 11.5 percent, Italy reaffirms its position as a leader…
How to Improve the State of European Waters
Like other environmental sectors, water bodies are facing ecological challenges such as pollution, climate change, unsustainable freshwater management, and habitat degradation. The European Environment Agency (EEA) has published an assessment of the health of European water bodies, indicating that Europe…
The Paradox of Electric Vehicle Owners – Environmental Awareness and a Larger Carbon Footprint
As the world turns to electric vehicles to cut greenhouse gas emissions, a finnish study reveals a surprising paradox: EV owners fave a larger carbon footprint than the average consumer. How is that possible? Electric vehicles (EVs) are presented as…
Heating Season – Choosing Energy Sources in Times of Ecological Crisis
After yet another hot summer, the weather forecast shows a gradual drop in temperature, which will soon become more noticeable. This also signals the beginning of the heating season. In the past, the decision on how to heat a home…
Number 37 – August 2024
The energy transition in Serbia has become a key issue in the last few years, especially after the significant increase in the capacity of renewable energy sources (RES). Although Serbia managed to almost double these capacities compared to 2022, it…
International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste 2024 – A Call to Action for People and the Planet
As global hunger rates continue to rise, the issue of food loss and waste becomes more urgent than ever. In 2024, the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste serves as an important reminder of the critical need…