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EU Met Air Pollution Limits for Four Key Pollutants, Including Ammonia, in 2018

In 2018, the European Union met all air pollution limit ceilings set for total emissions of the four key pollutants monitored under EU rules. Emissions of nitrogen oxides and ammonia levelled off...

‘Unlike Many Other Air Pollutants, Ammonia Emissions Have Increased since 2013’

The Environment Agency says farmers must take the lead by changing their land management practices Unlike many other air pollutants, emissions of ammonia have increased since 2013. That’s the verdict from the Environment Agency,...

Biomass Burning Releases Pollutants That Cause DNA Damage

The burning of biomass in the Amazon releases particulate matter air pollution that causes oxidative stress as well as severe DNA damage in human lung cells — primarily through the actions of...

Greenland Ice Sheet Likely Contains High Levels Of Anthropogenic Pollutants

The Greenland ice sheet is likely to be heavily contaminated with various globally emitted pollutants — such as PCBs, mercury, lead, PAHs, etc. — according to new research published in the journal...

Serbia Adopts New Air Protection Law – Stricter Penalties for Polluters

The National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia has adopted the Law on Air Protection, a key legislative framework introducing significant changes aimed at more effective air quality management, according to a...

Taxing Farmers Because Their Cows Emit Gases – A Real Solution to Climate Change?

Have you ever thought someone could be taxed – because a cow emits gases? It sounds like a joke, but this is a topic being seriously debated in one European country. When I...

From Soot to Ink – How Pollution Becomes a Tool for Art

Air pollution often resembles dense fog covering cities, and artists frequently use it as inspiration for powerful, mystical photographs. While it may appear abstract and mesmerizing in images, the reality is far...

Scientists from Vinča Designing a Multifunctional Filter for Wastewater Purification and Hydrogen Production

Imagine a piece of paper floating on wastewater containing harmless and natural particles. The sun activates these particles, and beneath the film, a miracle occurs. Bacteria are eliminated, pesticides, dyes, and other...

From Waste To Fashion Show

Every year, tens of millions of tons of textiles are produced worldwide. The textile industry, which has become highly dynamic in the 21st century, impacts the environment like never before. Textile production...

Microbes in Action: Nature’s Fighters Against Air Pollution

Imagine this: trillions of microbes are constantly working to remove toxic gases from the air, and we are completely unaware of it. Scientists from Monash University in Melbourne have discovered that microbes use...

Number 39- December 2024

In a rapidly changing world, sustainable business practices are no longer just a trend but necessary for long-term competitiveness and growth. Climate change requires a serious approach to sustainability, setting high standards...

How Green Zones are Transforming the Urban Landscape

In recent years, numerous initiatives have emerged in major European cities to make transportation more sustainable and reduce harmful gas emissions. The European Commission and local authorities are working to accelerate the...

When Students Create Solutions for Sustainable Transport

The global fight against climate change takes place on many fronts, with innovative technologies serving as our primary tools to effectively reduce harmful emissions, improve energy efficiency, and offer eco-friendly products and...

Sustainable Logistics Real Estate

Transportation is often the primary focus when discussing sustainable logistics solutions, as it is a major energy consumer and environmental polluter. However, other logistical systems, such as logistics and distribution centers, terminals,...

Ecological Vision – Good Health of People and Nature

The city of Bijeljina focuses on its citizens’ needs and is working on various projects to improve the quality of life in Semberija in the long term. As part of the strategic concept...

Over 200,000 Deaths in the EU Linked to PM2.5 Fine Particle Exposure

Air pollution poses a serious threat to human health, with persistently high pollution levels remaining a concern despite efforts by countries to reduce it. This was reaffirmed by the latest assessment from...

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