Coronavirus puts medical, infectious waste in security spotlight
The pandemic will change much of the world even if we exclude the heavy blow it inflicted on the economy. It is time for a new approach to various segments of life. The coronavirus and future crises warrant much more careful handling of medical and infectious waste. The latest information shows Serbia and other countries […]
Geothermal projects in Turkey paralyzed over COVID-19 shutdown
Supply chain interruptions due to the coronavirus pandemic brought seven projects of 100 MW in total to a halt. Ufuk Şentürk, who is at the helm of the group of investors in geothermal energy in Turkey, said the measures imposed to contain the spread of COVID-19 should lead to the declaration of a force majeure. […]
US states suspend, reverse plastic bag bans amid coronavirus pandemic
Several local and state governments in the United States including Massachusetts and San Francisco have been delaying and rolling back plastic bag limitations, while some even went so far as to prohibit reusable bags out of fears that they help the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Maine postponed its plastic bag ban until early next […]
Bats are remarkably useful for humans and nature – don’t hurt them!
Bats are getting more bad reputation after the outbreak of COVID-19 on top of ancient prejudice, but they are actually useful for humans and nature. And they can be quite cute. If you are interested in wildlife and incredible stories about it, join the string of online lectures organized by the Bird Protection and Study […]
Climate Smart Bio-Waste Management Challenge extends deadline to May 15
The Climate Smart Bio-Waste Management Challenge is for innovative solutions for tackling biodegradable matter. UNDP and Serbia’s Ministry of Environmental Protection called on municipal authorities, companies, nongovernmental organizations, research and academic institutions as well as individuals to apply. Potential participants in Serbia can apply for the Climate Smart Bio-Waste Management Challenge by May 15 at […]
Electricity demand shrinks up to 10% in Albania, BiH due to COVID-19 crisis
Electricity demand has decreased by up to 10% in Bosnia and Herzegovina and 5% to 10% in Albania, the Energy Community Secretariat said in its first report on the security of supply situation amid the coronavirus pandemic, which cites a number of critical issues for energy systems. The secretariat said it would continuously monitor the […]
EU heads promise to stick with sustainability in COVID-19 recovery
Members of the European Council added a reference to the green transition to the draft joint statement after a virtual summit. Prime ministers and presidents of EU countries urged officials on all levels to integrate sustainability measures in efforts to heal the economy from the damage amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The European Union must integrate […]
Electricity consumption in Serbia decreases 5% to 7% due to coronavirus
Electricity consumption in Serbia is 5% to 7% lower than in the same period last year, probably because the economy operates with reduced capacity, said Milorad Grčić, acting director of state-owned power utility Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS). According to Grčić, household consumption does not have a major impact on the increase or decrease of consumption, while […]