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LOW-CARBON ECONOMY IS A LONG-TERM ENERGY POLICY PRIORITY
Over 40 per cent of the territory of a small country in the heart of Europe – the Slovak Republic, with a population of 5.5 million – is covered by forests. Slovakia is the seventh most forested country in the…
HOUSES MADE FROM SHIPPING CONTAINERS
Warm, functional, and well-designed homes, usually of small square footage and made of environmentally friendly materials, are becoming a must for people who strive for a sustainable lifestyle. Mobile homes, which provide a special sense of freedom and a certain…
DIGITALIZATION AS A WAY TO IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN BUILDINGS
Digital technologies have become part of a large number of investments in infrastructure and energy projects in developing countries. Their extensive application in cities to increase efficiency, optimization, and improvement of health, comfort, and social circumstances leads to achieving a…
CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND BANKING
The circular economy puts an end to the concept of “exploit – produce – use – throw away”. As it usually happens, we became aware of climate change, the incredible amount of waste surrounding us and the terrible pollution only…
HOW TO GET AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUBSIDY?
The Decree on the Conditions and Method of Implementing the Subsidized Purchase of New Electric Vehicles was adopted on February 1, 2024, at the Serbian government session, with 170 million dinars allocated for this purpose. On the occasion, the Ministry…
EU DIRECTIVE WILL ESTABLISH THE POLLUTER PAYS PRINCIPLE FOR WATER TREATMENT
The European Commission reacted positively to the temporary political agreement concerning the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which is a significant step in the protection of human health and the environment from the consequences of urban pollution. The revised directive…
HOW DANGEROUS ARE EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF PHOSPHORUS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND HOW TO USE IT MORE SUSTAINABLY?
Food safety is a very important topic, especially at a time when pollution, climate change, urbanization and population growth have never been more intense. Phosphorus plays an important role in ensuring food safety, as a nutrient that promotes plant growth.…