Serbia to put mining strategy to parliament vote
The Government of Serbia passed the draft Strategy for the Management of Mineral and Other Geological Resources
European Commission proposes easing 2035 car emissions rules
The new rules would lower the emissions cut target from 100% to 90% and allow the sale of hybrid and internal combustion vehicles after 2035
Major industrial polluters in Serbia continue to pollute air, soil, water without control
Around 150 companies, potentially major polluters of water, air, and soil, hadn't obtained an IPPC permit by December 31, 2024
More than 330,000 Europeans died due to air pollution in 2023
The EEA has determined that in 2023 there were 333,000 cases of premature death linked to exposure to particulate matter, ozone and nitrogen dioxide.
North Macedonia plans energy renovation of 14 major public buildings
The authorities have prepared a plan for the reconstruction of buildings used by the state administration for the period 2025–2028
Coal plant Kakanj in BiH halts electricity production amid record air pollution
Due to record air pollution, the Municipality of Kakanj requested that the power plant's activity be reduced to supplying thermal energy for district heating
Tens of thousands of tons of waste motor oil unaccounted for in Serbia
Auto repair shops in Serbia, obliged to dispose of waste motor oil, often sell it to individuals who use it for heating
Federation of BiH to upgrade air quality monitoring with EUR 1.1 million
For the first time, FHMZ will be able to fully monitor the parameters critical for assessing health risks, Almir Bijedić said

