environment
Paper recycling worsens climate change if fossil fuels are used
06 November 2020 - Wastepaper industry emissions can be almost wiped out with renewables while current practices actually make matters worse
Civil society strengthening nature protection in Shar, Korab-Koritnik region
06 November 2020 - The establishment of Local Action Groups in Albania and Kosovo for the Shar and Korab-Koritnik region is making progress
Global warming is on pace for catastrophic 3.3º C without drastic measures
30 October 2020 - Up to USD 130 trillion in new investments is necessary to avert the current global warming scenario.
Ugljevik coal power plant in BiH connects desulfurization unit
29 October 2020 - Regular desulfurization finally started in the thermal power plant in Ugljevik. Contractor Mitsubishi Power received a similar order from Serbia.
Wall Street to roll out water futures as privatization spreads global thirst
27 October 2020 - Climate change and privatization of natural resources are fueling conflicts. Can anyone own water or is it a public good?
Microsoft joins Norway’s pioneering CO2 capture, storage project
21 October 2020 - Various plants will be able to implement the CO2 capture and storage solutions that Microsoft is developing for Northern Lights
North Macedonia to shut REK Bitola coal plant unit, turn to gas
20 October 2020 - Power producer ESM intends to turn off the first unit of coal-fired REK Bitola within five years and convert it to natural gas
EU adopts methane emission cuts strategy within European Green Deal
20 October 2020 - The EU plans international action throughout the supply chain to prevent methane from escaping into the atmosphere
Government is most responsible for air pollution in Serbia
09 October 2020 - Air pollution reached alarming rates a long time ago and most of the blame is...
Citizens must have biggest say in sustainable urban mobility planning
08 October 2020 - Participatory approach is the core of sustainable urban mobility planning. A report on lessons from...
State Eco Fund supports environmental, renewables investments in Slovenia
06 October 2020 - Through its environmental fund, Slovenia renewed subsidy schemes for companies, entrepreneurs and local authorities that...
City of Skopje supports its households to reduce air pollution
05 October 2020 - The City of Skopje said 4,282 households applied to buy inverter air conditioners with subsidies...
IRENA: Renewables can meet 34% of demand in Central, Southeastern Europe
02 October 2020 - If countries in Central and Southeastern Europe shift to a higher gear in the expansion...
EPS gets approval in Serbia for Gornja Drina hydropower project in BiH
30 September 2020 - Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS) managed to surpass another obstacle in its plan to construct a hydropower...
Kosovo* parliamentarians reviewing small hydropower permits
29 September 2020 - A group of lawmakers in Prishtina held the first meeting within their three-month deadline for...
Kranj in Slovenia starts digital makeover to become smart city
28 September 2020 - Households in the Mlaka pri Kranju suburb in Slovenia’s fourth-largest city, are soon getting access...