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How Norway Is Leading the Way in Making the Planet Greener
From being a UNESCO World Heritage Site to boasting the razor sharp peaks of the Lofoten Islands and emerald green fjords, it is easy to see why Norway is one of the...
Better Waste Management in Šid
The public utility companies (PUCs) in charge of keeping Šid clean, are now able to do their job more efficiently. Through the “Enhancing Local Resilience to the Migration Crisis” a $1.3 million...
Financial Institutions Worth $6.6 Trillion Set Standards for Financing Sustainable Development
Nearly 20 leading global banks and investors, totaling $6.6 trillion in assets, launched two weeks ago the Principles for Positive Impact Finance - a first of its kind set of criteria for...
Huge Win for Renewables in Maryland as Lawmakers Override Governor’s Veto
Lawmakers in the Maryland Senate voted 32-13 Thursday to expand the state's renewable energy target restoring the Clean Energy Jobs Act and overriding Republican Gov. Larry Hogan's veto of the measure in...
There Is Constantly Fewer Water Resources, Better Management Is Necessary
While preparing for the interview with PhD Nebojša Veljković, we have performed several experiments and easily made sure that the litre of water is more expensive than the litre of petrol. Continuation...
Solar-Power System Could Provide Clean Drinking Water in Rural India for the First Time
A solar-powered purification system could slake the thirsts of rural India with clean drinking water for the first time. This would be no ordinary feat. Tens of millions of people in India...
Coal Demand Growth to Stall as Appetite Wanes, According to IEA
BEIJING — Growth in global coal demand will stall over the next five years as the appetite for the fuel wanes and other energy sources gain ground, according to the latest coal...
First Agreements Signed for Uranium Mining Legacy Fund
The EBRD’s latest nuclear safety fund is making progress. Framework agreements have been signed with the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan which will provide the legal basis for implementation of projects in these...
GIZ in Germany Is Climate Nutral
For the first time, the greenhouse gas emissions of the company’s operations in Germany have been offset through a GIZ self-initiated climate change mitigation project.
As a federally-owned enterprise and service provider for...
Solar Power to Rise from Chernobyl’s Nuclear Ashes
It was the worst nuclear accident in history, directly causing the deaths of 50 people, with at least an additional 4,000 fatalities believed to be caused by exposure to radiation.
The 1986 explosion...
EIB Supports Sint Trudo Foundation for Energy Neutral Social Housing
Dutch Social housing foundation Sint Trudo and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have today signed a financing agreement of EUR 150 million. The facility made available by the EIB will be used...
World’s Tallest Solar Tower Could Help Make Israel a ‘Sunshine Superpower’
Construction of the world's tallest solar tower is underway. The 820-foot tower, which stands in the middle of a 121-megawatt concentrated solar complex in Israel's sun-drenched Negev desert, is slated for commercial...
Costa Rica Ran Almost Entirely on Renewable Energy in 2016
Costa Rica ended 2016 on a particularly green note.
The Central American nation ran entirely on renewable energy for more than 250 days last year, the country's power operator announced.
Renewables supplied about 98.1...
Uganda Launches 10 MW Solar Power Plant
Power cuts are common in Uganda with several businesses suffering thousands of losses. In Soroti village located in the eastern part of Uganda, power shortage is common just like any other town...
Sweden, World Bank Support Better Solid Waste Management in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The World Bank has received a contribution of US$2.0 million from the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida) to provide Technical Assistance (TA) for improved solid waste management practices in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Technical...
Invest in EU: EUR 438 Million to Support Renewable Energy in Belgium
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will support the construction of the Norther wind farm off the Belgian coast with a loan of EUR 438 million. Half of this amount will be guaranteed...
