EU Updates Environmental Standards for Forges and Foundries
The European Commission has published updated environmental standards aimed at reducing the impact of industrial facilities, including forges and foundries, on the environment. These changes are part of the Industrial Emissions Directive, a cornerstone of the EU’s broader plan to…
Black Days for the Black Brew: How Climate Change Impacts Coffee Production
Coffee is much more than a beverage – it’s a symbol of meeting with good friends, an essential part of family gatherings, or a moment stolen just for ourselves, the first sip that kick-starts the day… So, the news of…
Alarming Growth of Soil Salinity
According to the latest global assessment by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), there has been a significant increase in the percentage of land affected by salt, now covering nearly 1.4 billion hectares worldwide, which represents more than…
Safety of Electric Vehicles – Challenges and Opportunities
Electromobility is already present and is an integral part of the path towards climate neutrality. Although trust in this technology is not yet fully established, this is a natural process of adaptation and familiarization with innovations. Every innovation brings numerous…
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 the European Environment Agency. Citizens of European Union…
ADEX Group Acquires HUPX – A New Era in Regional Electricity Trading
The first regional energy exchange for Central and Southeast Europe, ADEX Group, has announced the successful acquisition of the Hungarian Power Exchange (HUPX), laying a solid foundation for enhancing liquidity, integration, and transparency in the electricity market in Central and…
How Renewing Old Wind Turbines Contributes to Greater Energy Production Efficiency
Wind energy is not a new way of producing renewable energy, as the first commercial wind farms began to be built in the second half of the 20th century. Consequently, a growing number of wind turbines in Europe are nearing…