Montenegro to set coal phaseout deadline in national energy and climate plan – prime minister
The country is preparing a new energy strategy, which will put priority on renewable energy sources in order to achieve climate neutrality.
EU agrees on European Climate Law, makes 2050 net zero emissions target legally binding
Reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to the 1990 levels will be also legally binding target.
Elon Musk offers USD 100 million prize for best carbon capture technology
Elon Musk, founder and CEO of electric car maker Tesla Motors, has said he will donate USD 100 million as a prize for the best carbon capture technology. Musk, who also owns aerospace company SpaceX, pledged the money in a tweet, adding later that he would reveal more details next week. Carbon capture is seen […]
World’s richest 1% cause two times more CO2 emissions than poorest 50%
The wealthiest 1% of people need to reduce their CO2 footprint by a factor of 30 to stay in line with the Paris Agreement targets, UNEP said.
Belgrade University professors warn politicians failure to phase out coal will be more costly than any decarbonization measures
It will be more expensive for the country to did nothing to reduce CO2 emissions, than to implement decarbonization measures.
CO2 levels in atmosphere rising despite pandemic-related emissions drop
The coronavirus impact may only slightly slow growth in CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere as more drastic climate action is necessary
China pledges carbon neutrality by 2060
China, the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gasses, has pledged to become carbon neutral by 2060. The pledge was given by Chinese President Xi Jinping during his speech at the general debate of the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Jinping spoke via video link. The pledge was given by Chinese President Xi […]
Clean Air For All – a lesson on key air pollutants
*Expert advice in the preparation of this article was provided by Professor Aleksandar Jovović, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Belgrade This past winter will be remembered by unprecedented levels of air pollution in almost the entire Western Balkan region. Information provided by official institutions was in contradiction with measurements and data citizens received via […]