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Islands need resilient power systems more than ever. Clean energy can deliver
Small and remote islands are subject to an array of energy challenges. As they are often isolated from mainland power grids, many face difficulties balancing supply and demand. They tend to be heavily dependent on imported fossil fuels, which can lead to…
Walk, Recycle, Earn Tokens
Imagine walking through the city or riding a bike in nature while at the same time contributing to the city by getting one more tree, feeding an animal or simply winning a theatre ticket. In November 2023, the City&Me application…
Anchoring Environment, Climate and Sustainability as Part of the EU’s Strategic Priorities is Key to Success
Failing to do so would put the coherence of the EU’s strategic agenda at risk, hamper implementation of crucial climate, environment, and sustainability objectives, and reduce Europe’s ability to deal with ongoing multiple shocks and crises. The ‘Europe’s Sustainability Transitions…
UNESCO raises global alarm on the rapid degradation of soils
UNESCO is warning that 90 per cent of the planet’s land surface could be degraded by 2050, with major risks for biodiversity and human life. At an international conference in Agadir (Morocco), Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, appealed to the…
Algae Offer Great Potential for Energy Production
The idea that algae can be used for the production of green energy is not new, and numerous universities have presented their concepts of facilities that generate electricity using these organisms. Among them are researchers from Concordia University in Canada,…
What Happens When the Lifespan of Solar Panels Ends? Is There a Reason for Concern?
New technologies bring hope for a better and safer future, but at the same time, they also bring anxiety – what negative consequences might they leave behind? Electric vehicles, for example, are criticized because of the energy storage batteries and…
Improving Environmental Protection in Serbia
Solving environment-related problems and protecting the environment are still the top priorities and challenges for both people living in the Republic of Serbia and state institutions. In 2023, the Ministry of Environmental Protection, together with local governments and partners, worked…