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More action needed in the EU to reduce the impacts of chemical pesticides
Widespread pesticide use is major source of pollution — contaminating water, soil and air, driving biodiversity loss and leading to pest resistance. Human exposure to chemical pesticides is linked to chronic illnesses,...
K.EY – THE ENERGY TRANSITION EXPO THE FIRST INDEPENDENT EDITION OF THE IEG’S FAIR ON ENERGY TRANSITION TO BE HELD IN MARCH
The reference event in Italy, Africa and in the Mediterranean region dedicated to technologies, services and integrated solutions for energy efficiency and renewable energies, returns to the Rimini Expo Centre with a...
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FundsEBRD (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development)The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) helps Serbia to produce energy from renewable sources by providing loans to the Electric Power Industry of Serbia...
Nord Stream Methane Leaks are ‘World’s Worst’ – What Does it Mean for Climate Change?
Methane is one of Earth’s most dangerous gases for climate change. And record levels of it are thought to be leaking into the atmosphere from four ruptures in the Nord Stream 1 and...
The World Must Halt Deforestation and Use Forests Sustainably, FAO Director-General says
The world must halt deforestation, plant trees to make the planet greener and restore productive capacities, and use forests and trees sustainably, QU Dongyu, the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization...
Energy Crisis Forces More Ambition in EU Green Buildings Law
Soaring energy prices are mounting pressure on Europe to renovate its ageing, inefficient buildings as governments scramble to protect citizens from rising utility bills.
Europe’s buildings are responsible for 40 per cent of...
Five Cities Tackling Air Pollution
Air pollution has been called the most-pressing environmental health crisis of our time, responsible for an estimated 7 million premature deaths every year. Approximately nine in 10 people around the world breathe...
The Potential of the Region is Substantial, We Must Act Swiftly Right Now
The Energy Week Western Balkans conference organized by the British company Invest In Network is underway in Montenegro.
The first panel discussed the potential of clean energy sources in the Western Balkans. The...
After Landmark UN Declaration, Hope for Cleaner Air
Last month, the United Nations General Assembly passed a historic resolution declaring access to a healthy environment a universal human right.
The resolution has been lauded around the world in recent weeks, raising...
Rhino poaching and illegal trade decline but remain critical threats – new report
Overall rhino poaching rates have declined since 2018, and trade data suggests the lowest annual estimate of rhino horns entering illegal trade markets since 2013, according to a new report by the...
Businesses Have a Role to Play in Achieving Global Food Security. This is What They Can Do
Ores mined in war zones have long been subject to heightened attention when it comes to sustainability and reputational risks. Yet in 2022, it is the production and sourcing of ‘soft’ commodities,...
Droughts are Getting Worse Around the World, Here’s Why and What Needs to be Done
The Po, Italy’s longest river, has been a vital transport hub throughout history helping the north of the country develop into an industrial powerhouse. But “the king of rivers” is now drying...
Why Don’t Solar Panels Work as Well in Heatwaves?
Heatwaves are good for generating solar energy – right?
Well, yes and no.
Recent hot weather has generated record amounts of solar power.
Germany broke a new record for solar power generation, and, in the...
As Fuel Prices Rise, Companies Look to Energy Efficient Solutions
With fossil fuel prices reaching record highs, companies around the world are focusing on energy efficiency to save money and reduce the emissions driving the climate crisis.
Research shows that a safe future...
Five Threats To the Water That Sustains our Farms
Since the 1950s, innovations like synthetic fertilizers, chemical pesticides and high-yield cereals have helped humanity dramatically increase the amount of food it grows. But those inventions would be moot without agriculture’s most precious...
June was “3rd warmest on record”
The globe just had the third warmest June on record, according to Europe’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, with widespread episodes of extreme heat. Antarctic sea ice was the lowest on record for...
