The green transition at a crossroads: how equity can take it forward
20 January 2025 - The EU's Green and Social Deal must ensure a fair and equitable green transition, balancing climate action with social protections for vulnerable groups.
Greece suspends three wind projects over biodiversity concerns
11 December 2024 - Environmentalists urge suspension of all wind projects in areas affected by the 2023 wildfires to preserve sensitive bird species.
PV plant Maglizh of 160 MW in Bulgaria to enter test phase
10 December 2024 - The Maglizh photovoltaic facility of 160 MW in peak capacity is nearing the test phase, after overcoming complex issues in development
Slovenia adopts spatial plan for Ojstrica wind farm amid local outcry
08 November 2024 - The Ojstrica wind power project got its spatial plan but locals and the Municipality of Dravograd remain opposed to it
Dama Solar project of over 1 GW in Romania stuck in court over biodiversity
07 November 2024 - At 1.04 GW, Dama Solar would currently be the largest photovoltaic system in Europe, but environmentalists are disputing the project in court
Nature-inclusive solar parks create win-win for renewable energy, biodiversity
17 October 2024 - SolarPower Europe and The Nature Conservancy explore how solar parks can support the EU’s nature protection and restoration goals
Third of Von der Leyen’s next European Commission to handle green transition, environment
18 September 2024 - Spain's Teresa Ribera and Demark's Dan Jørgensen are Ursula von der Leyen's picks for the top energy jobs in the next European Commission
Serbia publishes draft environmental protection strategy – green agenda 2024-2033
11 September 2024 - The consultations will last until October 3, as announced by the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Serbia
Faculty of Biology: Optimal measure to prevent negative impact is to abandon Jadar project
09 September 2024 - The faculty has issued a statement on the three drafts of environmental impact assessment studies for the Jadar lithium project in Serbia
Ocean plastic pollution damage could reach USD 731 billion by 2050
06 August 2024 - If the influx of plastic waste into the ocean continues, the potential economic damage could total USD 731 billion by 2050
Montenegro finally scraps bids for Briska Gora solar power project
26 June 2024 - The Briska Gora project is also controversial due to its potential adverse impact on biodiversity and cultural heritage
Eurelectric issues guide for integrating biodiversity in renewables, grid expansion projects
20 June 2024 - The European association of electricity companies, Eurelectric, has published a guide for sustainable electrification