Vjosa campaign declares victory against small hydropower plants on Shushica river
A court in Albania scrapped the project for small hydropower plants on the Shushica upon a complaint by locals and environmentalists
Serbia introduces Green Budget, earmarks EUR 1 billion for projects
The 2025 Budget Law includes the first Green Budget annex, listing 64 green projects to be implemented next year
New European Commission weighing energy affordability versus decarbonization goals
The European Union wants to maintain the rapid pace of decarbonization while enabling affordable energy prices
COP29 decisions ambitious but insufficient to curb global warming
The COP29 summit resulted in a global pledge of USD 300 billion per year for poorer and most vulnerable countries and a global carbon market deal
Bulgarian waterworks firm installs in-pipe hydropower generator
A waterworks and sewerage firm in Bulgaria produces electricity using an in-pipe hydropower device in a supply line
EU introduces stricter wastewater treatment rules
The EU has amended the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, extending coverage to smaller settlements, more pollution sources and micropollutants
Slovenia adopts spatial plan for Ojstrica wind farm amid local outcry
The Ojstrica wind power project got its spatial plan but locals and the Municipality of Dravograd remain opposed to it
Health of Europe’s waters isn’t good
EEA's 'Europe's state of water' report shows Europe is not on track to meet its targets for improving the health of waters