Mayor promises activists Sofia would install renewables to cut air pollution
Sofia Mayor Yordanka Fandakova told Greenpeace Bulgaria the city would step up measures to reduce air pollution
City of Subotica has new waterworks system, wastewater treatment unit
Subotica and its surrounding area expanded the sewerage network in a EUR 27 million project and added a sludge-to-energy unit and a water plant
Noise kills at least 12,000 people in Europe every year
Long-term exposure to environmental noise in Europe contributes to 48.000 new cases of heart disease and 12.000 premature deaths per year
Serbia to spend EUR 1.5 billion in 2021 on energy efficiency, to cut pollution
Serbia will completely alter investment plans, prioritizing energy efficiency and the fight against pollution, Deputy Prime Minister Zorana Mihajlović said
Cyprus halts solar power licensing amid environmental assessment
Authorities in Cyprus suspended the issuance of permits for solar power projects as many are on arable land or they may harm habitats
EU leaders agree on budget, green recovery funds, 55% emission cut goal
The European Parliament is set to vote on a proposal for the EU's seven-year budget, green recovery funds and the 55% emission cut target
World’s first water futures contracts enter US financial markets
The world's first water futures were launched in the US and possible price spikes may spill over to expenses for ordinary people worldwide
EU takes Bulgaria, Greece to Court of Justice over air pollution
The EU is taking Greece and Bulgaria to the Court of Justice for failing to tackle PM10 air pollution and reprimanding them for environmental breaches