Serbian police charge local activists for resisting revival of Rio Tinto’s lithium project
Seven people were arrested and criminally charged in Loznica at a protest against Rio Tinto's project for a lithium mine and processing plant
Beo Čista Energija officially starts producing energy from waste at Vinča landfill in Belgrade
Beo Čista Energija started the waste incineration in February 2023 as a final phase of testing its waste-to-energy facility
Environmental activists, citizens to intensify protests against lithium mining in Serbia
The movement against Rio Tinto's lithium project demanded a ban on exploration and mining, threatening to radicalize resistance
Pope Francis to make Vatican energy independent with agrivoltaics
The Vatican intends to achieve energy independence with solar power. Moreover, it is turning to a combination of agriculture and photovoltaics, according to Pope Francis.
Montenegro, BiH agree to repeat environmental study for HPP Buk Bijela
Negotiations on the dispute between BiH and Montenegro around the Buk Bijela hydropower project are yielding results
Lufthansa introduces surcharge to offset rising environmental compliance costs
The costs include sustainable fuel use, emissions trading systems, and the international carbon offsetting scheme, Lufthansa said
Montenegro finally scraps bids for Briska Gora solar power project
The Briska Gora project is also controversial due to its potential adverse impact on biodiversity and cultural heritage
European cities need better heatwave protection as summers get hotter – report
In addition to risks to public health, heatwaves also have a negative effect on infrastructure and economic productivity, Sweco says