Energy taxes in major advanced economies are not used sufficiently to reduce energy use, improve energy efficiency and drive a shift toward low-carbon sources, the…
Municipalities could play a crucial role in the energy transition of countries in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), experts believe. Despite the challenges of dependence…
Author: Anete Kõlli Editor: Henrik Ilveshenrik Copyright: Delfi Media Published with permission from Delfi Media The Tallinn City Government announced today its decision to end…
“The far right does not deny the climate crisis—it simply replaces it with an easier enemy. Because it is too scary to fight climate change,…
Journalists play a vital watchdog role in exposing environmental harm and defending civic space, said FRA Director Sirpa Rautio in a statement to public and…
Yiannis Mouratides Huge amounts of energy have been consumed in recent years to “feed” computers, which in some cases help discover new drugs, while in…
In spite of government claims, oil extraction industry poses serious environmental risks on neighbouring communities in Albania. A new assessment of environmental pollution of the country’s oil extraction and processing hinterland around Patos, Marinez and Roskovec reveals high levels of toxic and harmful elements in the air, water and soil.They significantly affect local people’s health. These threats and the ways to resolve them were the subject or a heated discussion at the Patos Municipality today, involving local authorities from the area, civic groups and people, University of Agriculture scientists.
Prof. Muhammad Yunus is a Bangladeshi social entrepreneur, banker, economist and civil society leader who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for founding…
Although natural gas is presented as a good alternative to coal, such a replacement is likely to significantly increase greenhouse gas emissions. Bulgarian and international…
Lose regulations and insufficient control turn municipal waste inceneration into an ecological and health risk for Bulgarian cities, activists warn. Waste imports from countries, such…
