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Essen is Europe’s 2017 Green Capital
The German city of Essen is Europe’s “Green Capital” in 2017, a title awarded by the European Commission, for its success in transitioning from a heavily polluting mining center to a clean and green economy. The award helps to highlight…
Sweden, World Bank Support Better Solid Waste Management in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The World Bank has received a contribution of US$2.0 million from the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida) to provide Technical Assistance (TA) for improved solid waste management practices in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Technical Assistance activities will seek to strengthen the…
Five West African Countries Ban ‘Dirty Diesel’ From Europe
Five west African countries have announced measures to end the practice of European oil companies and traders exporting “African quality” diesel – highly polluting fuels that could never be sold in Europe. Swiss commodity traders were accused in a report…
Google Hails ‘Business Sense’ of Going 100 Per Cent Renewable Powered in 2017
Every Google search or Youtube video will soon be run entirely on renewable power, after the tech giant today announced it is on track to secure 100 per cent renewable energy for all its global operations next year. In a…
Siemens Cuts CO2 Emissions by 20 Percent
One year after the launch of its decarbonization program, Siemens is already making significant advances in reducing its carbon footprint. The company was able to cut its CO2 emissions from 2.2 million tons in fiscal 2014 to 1.7 million tons…
Solar & Wind Cheaper To Replace Coal In UK Than Biomass
A new study has concluded that transitioning to wind and solar power would be a cheaper option for the United Kingdom to replace its coal fleet than using biomass electricity generation. According to a new study published this week by…
Discuss disaster risk reduction at OSCE-supported meeting in Sarajevo
A two-day regional disaster risk reduction meeting, organized by the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities and hosted by the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), concluded today in Sarajevo. The meeting gathered some 30…