IRENA: faster energy transitions could boost expected global growth
Speeding up energy transitions to achieve the 1.5°C global warming target could boost the world's GDP by 2.4% per year within the next decade compared with current plans, IRENA says.
Nine Western Balkan mayors sign declaration to tackle air pollution
Nine Western Balkan mayors have signed a declaration to undertake voluntary measures aimed at reducing air pollution in their cities and municipalities.
EBRD approves EUR 2 million credit line for household energy efficiency in Kosovo*
The EBRD has approved a new EUR 2 million credit line for financing investments in household energy efficiency in Kosovo*.
Residents of Veliki Crljeni sue power utility EPS due to pollution from coal power plant Kolubara A
This is the first time citizens are seeking protection of personality rights, based on the European Convention on Human Rights.
Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, Croatia have highest PM2.5 air pollution in EU
The countries have the highest values of PM2.5 category of particulate matter in the European Union, according to Eurostat.
Energy transition in Serbia kicks off – challenges in planning, implementation
Serbia’s decision to halt the construction of thermal power plant Kolubara B is the country’s first serious step in the energy transition.
Bulgarian citizens turn to court over air pollution in Sofia
Six people filed a legal complaint in Bulgaria over the air quality plan in capital city Sofia and are waiting to see if the case would go to court
Kopač tells Kosovo* there is no future for coal power plants
Market liberalization implies rising power prices and Kosovo* must make sure it happens gradually, Energy Community Secretariat Director Janez Kopač warned
