EU launches Just Transition Platform for coal regions
The European Commission has launched the Just Transition Platform to help member states draw up their territorial just transition plans and access funding from the Just Transition Mechanism, worth more than EUR 150 billion. According to the European Union’s executive body, the online tool will provide technical and advisory support for public and private stakeholders […]
Most EU states not on track to reduce air pollution by 2030 – Commission’s report
Most member states are at risk of not complying with their 2020 or 2030 emission reduction commitments, according to the European Commission’s first report on the implementation of the National Emission Reduction Commitments Directive (NEC Directive). Alongside the implementation report, the European Union’s executive arm has also released its consultants’ analysis of each member state’s […]
Amazon earmarks USD 2 billion in venture capital for Climate Pledge Fund
Jeff Bezos’s online retail empire is accelerating its efforts toward carbon neutrality. Amazon decided to invest USD 2 billion in visionary projects in the first phase of its Climate Pledge Fund. Amazon has released its annual report on sustainability and said it is setting aside USD 2 billion for the initial investment in its Climate […]
O2 Challenge 2 in North Macedonia delays deadline to July 3
A government program is supporting micro, small and medium-sized North Macedonian firms in projects for climate change mitigation and the reduction in emissions of greenhouse gases. The timeframe for applications in O2 Challenge 2 has been pushed back to July 3 and organizers scheduled an info session to be held on June 29. The Fund […]
Major flaws in EPS environmental study for TENT A thermal power plant overhaul
Environmentalist organizations and activists claim Elektroprivreda Srbije, EPS, won’t be able to obtain the necessary integrated license for its biggest thermal power plant TENT A by the end of the year at the current pace. At a public discussion on the environmental impact assessment study for most of the facility, the author acknowledged the aim […]
Citizens used Kasper application to report 138 illegal dumpsites in Podgorica
So far 107 illegal landfills have been removed after citizens used the Kasper application to report illegally dumped waste. Kasper, a collective application for waste selection, collection, and recycling, is free and available on Google Play and App Store. It allows citizens to report waste by marking the location on the interactive map, adding basic […]
Coal power plants in EU shuttering amid jump in expenses from end-June
Exemptions in air pollution limits in the EU are about to be abolished, so owners of older coal-fired power plants will have fewer operational hours allowed. Another option, aside from closing the facilities, is to invest in efficiency and environmental protection, but with little to no guarantee it would be cost effective. While ČEZ is […]
Federation of BiH bans construction of small hydropower plants
The Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina has three months to produce bills and ban small hydropower plants after the entity’s legislators voted in favor of the recommendations from the Declaration on the Protection of the Western Balkans Rivers. The House of Representatives of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina passed a declaration […]