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
Balkan countries are source of most of SO2 emissions in Europe
Over half of entire SO2 emissions in the continent in 2019 originated in Southeastern Europe, Ember said in an analysis
Germany, Albania sign EUR 50 million loan agreement for green transport in Tirana
The two governments signed an agreement to finance a project called Green Transport in Tirana and introduce rapid bus system.
Greater health engagement and commitment needed to clean up the air in Serbia
The launch of the first ever national Air protection Program in the Republic of Serbia with an Action Plan is a unique opportunity to bring down high rates of disease
First 100 households in Sarajevo get subsidies to abandon coal in heating
The Sarajevo Canton picked 77 beneficiaries that will install wood pellet furnaces and 27 are setting up heat pumps instead of coal for heating