Tikkurila launches new paint collection to protect endangered species
Finnish paint manufacturer Tikkurila is launching the Endangered Colors collection, which consists of nine different colors, each representing an endangered animal species – such as giant panda, Siberian tiger, and snowy owl, according to a press release from the company. Tikkurila donates one euro per sold Endangered Color package to the protection of endangered animals, […]
Iberdrola contracts Vestas for wind turbine maker’s latest project in Greece
Denmark-based Vestas Wind Systems A/S has won a 16 MW auction-derived order from Spain’s Iberdrola for the Pyrgari wind farm, the latest in a series of orders for the wind turbine maker to secure in Greece. Vestas said the contract with Iberdrola, the world’s number-one producer of wind power, for the Viotía, Greece site includes […]
EBRD approves EUR 72.25 million loan for Belgrade’s Vinča landfill project
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a EUR 72.25 million loan for the Belgrade’s Vinča landfill project, while arranging a syndicated loan of EUR 35 million for the account of participants. The Bank will also mobilize EUR 21 million in concessional finance funded by TaiwanICDF. The EBRD financing will be part […]
EuroBirdwatch: Apply for a free birdwatching tour in Serbia on October 5 or 6
The EuroBirdwatch this year will take place on the weekend of October 5 and 6. The Bird Protection and Study Society of Serbia (DZPPS) is organizing more than 20 free birdwatching tours around the country, it said in a press release. The main goal of the EuroBirdwatch, traditionally held on the first weekend of October, […]
Christian Zinglersen appointed new director of ACER
Christian Zinglersen has been appointed as director of the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) by the Administrative Board of the ACER. The designation followed a favorable opinion from the Board of Regulators. Zinglersen’s term of office is five years (renewable once for up to five years) as of 1 January 2020, […]
Switching from coal, oil to natural gas accelerates climate change – study
Conversion from coal and oil to natural gas increases the greenhouse effect of energy consumption by around 40%, according to a new study released by German think-and-do-tank Energy Watch Group (EWG). The International Energy Agency (IEA) is “repeatedly playing down” the climate impact of natural gas, thus laying the foundation for national governments to continue […]
Energy, ecology fairs to be held from October 2-4 at Belgrade Fair
The International Fair of Energy (a UFI Approved International Event) and the International Trade Fair for Environmental Protection – EcoFair will be held at the Belgrade Fair from October 2-4. The organizers expect more than 320 exhibitors from 20 countries. The International Fair of Energy (a UFI Approved International Event) and International Trade Fair for […]
Top 3 in September: New fossil fuel subsidies planned in EU, Tesla, decarbonization
The world is taking strides to a point of no return on climate breakdown, yet no less than 5 EU member states are planning to introduce new fossil fuel subsidies by 2030. This story was number-one on our English-language Top 3 Most Read list for September. The Top 3 Most Read list for September is […]
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