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DEFORESTATION CONTRIBUTES TO INCREASED MERCURY POLLUTION – AFFORESTATION REDUCES IT

The danger of possible contact with mercury is something we have been familiar with since childhood when using old-fashioned thermometers. However, mercury is much more present in our living environment and its...

THE UNTAPPED POTENTIAL OF ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY HEMP PELLET

Suitable climatic conditions and quality land help our country’s potential for the cultivation of industrial hemp. These are not just assumptions but proven facts. The former Yugoslavia was its biggest exporter of...

DIGITALIZATION AS A WAY TO IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN BUILDINGS

Digital technologies have become part of a large number of investments in infrastructure and energy projects in developing countries. Their extensive application in cities to increase efficiency, optimization, and improvement of health,...

INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS LEAD TO THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY

Modern times have brought us new technologies and innovations that make our daily lives easier. The constant growth and progress of all spheres of life require the use of natural resources that...

CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND BANKING

The circular economy puts an end to the concept of “exploit – produce – use – throw away”. As it usually happens, we became aware of climate change, the incredible amount of...

HOW THE EU PROMOTES THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY

To promote the circular economy, the Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on a directive promoting the repair of damaged or defective goods, known as the Right to Repair...

EU DIRECTIVE WILL ESTABLISH THE POLLUTER PAYS PRINCIPLE FOR WATER TREATMENT

The European Commission reacted positively to the temporary political agreement concerning the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which is a significant step in the protection of human health and the environment from...

THE MANIPULATION BEHIND ECO-LABELLING

Manipulation is a ubiquitous phenomenon and is as old as humankind. But as society, its values and priorities are changing, manipulation is shaped according to these changes. Consequently, as our time is...

HOW DANGEROUS ARE EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF PHOSPHORUS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND HOW TO USE IT MORE SUSTAINABLY?

Food safety is a very important topic, especially at a time when pollution, climate change, urbanization and population growth have never been more intense. Phosphorus plays an important role in ensuring food...

ANOTHER “LIQUID TREE” ON THE STREETS OF BELGRADE

The urban photo bioreactor called LIQUID 3, the first of its kind in Serbia, is an innovative biotechnological solution for combating air pollution in urban areas. The project was initiated and designed...

THE FUTURE OF GREEN CONSTRUCTION

At a time when the world is facing increasingly pronounced challenges caused by climate change, sustainable green construction is a key component of their solution. This is not only about buildings that...

FROM JAMAICA TO THE SAHARA: THE STRUGGLE FOR WATER RESOURCES

Faced with the challenges of climate change and frequent droughts, people around the world are finding innovative ways to manage water resources. One such example comes from a rural settlement in Jamaica,...

Circular economy – think locally, act globally

Global warming, environmental devastation and ecosystem pollution have contributed to actualizing the circularity concept. The circular economy (CE) seeks to replace the conventional linear model, as it assumes the reuse of waste...

AN INTERNATIONAL LEGALLY BINDING INSTRUMENT ON PLASTIC POLLUTION TO BE CREATED BY THE END OF 2024

Although the plastic industry is worth about 700 billion dollars a year, provides millions of jobs and generates other social benefits, we have to look at the bigger picture, i.e. how plastic...

Once enough to stain shirt collars, smog is lifting over greater Seoul

Cho Jang-hun remembers a time in the 1990s when it was almost impossible to escape the dirty air from exhaust fumes, coal-fired power plants and massive industrial projects that hung over his...

Towards sustainability: a look ahead to environmental moments in 2024

The year 2024 will be marked by a number of events and observances with important implications for the environment, biodiversity, and global sustainability. From advancing sustainable nitrogen management to fostering inclusive collaboration...

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