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EU Built 13 GW of Wind Energy in 2024, but 30 GW Annually Is Needed – What’s Slowing Development?
The European Union has set ambitious goals for wind energy, aiming for wind power to account for 34 percent of total electricity consumption by 2030 and over 50 percent by 2050. However,...
Frozen Danger – Thawing Permafrost Releases Potentially Highly Dangerous Microbes
Global warming is causing numerous negative consequences for ecosystems, particularly affecting icy regions in the Northern Hemisphere. While melting ice caps destroy natural habitats for biodiversity in these areas, the thawing of...
Ecological Transport as a Core Value
ProCredit Bank has been operating in Serbia for over two decades. Sustainability is not just a part of our corporate culture – it represents our essence, which we strive to integrate into...
Collision of Two Weather Extremes in the USA
Although the Balkans are characterized by a temperate climate, in recent years, we have increasingly faced frequent and intense weather extremes. Extended dry periods are interrupted by heavy rains causing floods, and...
Serbia’s Most Important Energy and Environmental Projects in 2024
In 2024, Serbia continued its path toward energy transition, sustainability, and a healthier environment.
One of the first steps was the decision to double the funds allocated for the energy rehabilitation of public...
E-Mobility – Abb Way
In its latest report, the United Nations warns that the world has just 12 years to drastically reduce carbon emissions and limit global warming to 1.5°C. Currently, the temperature is already 1°C...
Universal USB-C Chargers Reduce Electronic Waste in the EU
In October 2022, the Council of the European Union approved the EU Common Charger Directive. Following this decision, a transitional period was introduced, allowing manufacturers to adjust their designs.
Two days ago, 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...
China Opens Its First Carbon-Neutral Highway
China has officially inaugurated the Jinan-Hefei (G35) highway, its first carbon-neutral highway, marking a significant step toward sustainable transport infrastructure. The highway has been expanded to 152.7 kilometers.
Upgraded to eight lanes, it...
The Baltic Sea in Peril – Rising Bacteria and Declining Oxygen Levels Alarm Scientists
The Baltic Sea is an ecosystem that has undergone significant changes due to human activities, jeopardizing its functionality and biological balance. Among the most severe negative impacts are eutrophication, pollution, climate change,...
In Silence Grows a Healthy Child: The Negative Impact of Noise We Often Overlook
Environmental awareness tends to grow more intensely when the negative consequences of pollution become closer to our everyday lives or directly affect us. This is natural since we care the most when...
EBRD Supports the Largest Onshore Wind Project in Africa
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is promoting renewable energy and low‑carbon technologies in Egypt by arranging a syndicated loan worth 275 million USD for the construction and operation of...
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,...
Reliable Solution – Solar Energy
An increasing number of companies recognize the benefits of investing in sustainable energy. This trend is driven by the pursuit of decarbonization and climate neutrality goals and as a response to the...
One year since the European Wind Charter: Lots achieved, lots more to do
In her 2023 State of the European Union speech, Ursula von der Leyen addressed the challenges facing Europe’s wind industry and announced a Wind Power Package to address key bottlenecks:Faster permitting;
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Global Coal Demand is Set to Plateau Through 2027
After reaching a new high in 2024, global demand for coal is set to level off in the coming years as a surge in renewable power helps to meet soaring demand for...