Montenegro to let people decide on offshore oil after exploratory drilling
After environmentalists protested and a warning from auditors, the Government of Montenegro said oil can be discussed only after exploratory drilling
Investments of USD 131 trillion needed by 2050 to limit global warming
IRENA says planned investments in green energy and new solutions must jump 30% to USD 131 trillion to hold the rise in temperature under 1.5 degrees
US poised for radical change on climate policy under President Biden
US President Joe Biden has ordered the new administration to review oil and gas projects on federal land, scrap fossil fuel subsidies, and replace the government’s vehicle fleet with electric cars.
Global warming is on pace for catastrophic 3.3º C without drastic measures
Up to USD 130 trillion in new investments is necessary to avert the current global warming scenario.
Switching from coal, oil to natural gas accelerates climate change – study
Conversion from coal and oil to natural gas increases the greenhouse effect of energy consumption by around 40%, according to a new study released by German think-and-do-tank Energy Watch Group (EWG). The International Energy Agency (IEA) is “repeatedly playing down” the climate impact of natural gas, thus laying the foundation for national governments to continue […]
Cross-border protocol to finally reduce air pollution in Slavonski Brod
Croatia and Republika Srpska signed a protocol on cooperation under which Bosanski Brod refinery will be connected to Croatian gas system. The agreement should reduce cross-border air-pollution that has been at the center of a dispute between the two countries for a long time. The cooperation agreement was signed the last day of October, Croatian […]
EU requests Croatia to amend law on INA privatisation
The European Commission has formally requested Croatia to amend the law on privatisation of INA Energy Company, saying it was violating the principles of free movement of capital and the freedom of establishment. The Commission claims that the law on privatisation of INA-Industrija Nafte d.d. from 2002 grants the Croatian state special powers in the […]
European Commission calls member states to comply with directives
A monthly report from the European Commission listed a number of European Union (EU) member states, which will be subject of legal action for failing to comply with their obligations under EU law. In the energy and environmental protection sectors, some of the EU country members, followed by Balkan Green Energy News, such as Romania, […]
