Environment
PPC begins voluntary layoffs at coal mines with program for 890 workers
09 June 2020 - The state-owned company PPC managing lignite open pits and thermal power plants in Greece launched...
Environmental fund to resume grant programs put on hold by COVID-19
08 June 2020 - Croatia’s Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund is resuming grant programs for individuals and businesses...
Serbia issues draft spatial plan for coal-fired thermal power plant Kolubara B
08 June 2020 - A public consultation was launched on the draft spatial plan for the special purpose area...
World Oceans Day 2020: Exploring innovation to protect oceans
08 June 2020 - The United Nations (UN) is celebrating this year’s World Oceans Day focusing on innovative solutions...
High-profile arrests in Croatia highlight claims of corruption in renewables in region
05 June 2020 - At least two government officials are suspected of abuse of power in the case of...
Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania, Slovenia plan to burn coal beyond 2030 – report on final NECPs
05 June 2020 - A new report published by Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe and ZERO looks into the...
World Environment Day 2020: Here’s what we can do for nature
04 June 2020 - We are marking June 5 at a time when most countries are struggling to overcome...
Serbia to invest EUR 900 million to lower environmental impact of coal power plants – minister
04 June 2020 - Serbia intends to invest EUR 900 million in the production of electricity from coal to improve environmental protection, said Aleksandar Antić
Beyond Leather wins clim@ 2020 competition with apple-based clothing material
02 June 2020 - The clim@ 2020 finals were held online today and the top 15 startups held virtual...
Most read in May: Corporate power purchase agreements, Vienna the greenest city, tallest wooden wind power tower in Europe
02 June 2020 - Our readers’ favorites last month were stories on the future of the energy markets, resident-centered...
Montenegro proposes plan for Komarnica hydropower plant of 170 MW
01 June 2020 - An investment of EUR 246.5 million is underway as the cabinet led by Prime Minister...
Public consultation starts on study on TENT thermal power unit in Serbia
29 May 2020 - Elektroprivreda Srbije is seeking approval for the study on the assessment of the environmental impact...
Southeastern Europe may get EUR 10 billion as EU boosts Just Transition Fund plan
29 May 2020 - The European Commission has proposed to increase the funds intended for the energy transition of...
Energy Progress Report: SDG7 is not to be reached by 2030
28 May 2020 - Despite accelerated progress over the past decade, the world will fall short of ensuring universal...
Slovenian government is taking rights from environmental NGOs
25 May 2020 - In the shadow of coronavirus, the new Slovenian government is taking rights from environmental and...
Deadline extended to apply for Climate-KIC Pioneers into Practice
25 May 2020 - EIT Climate-KIC, a Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC), has extended the application deadlines to June...