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Environment

The Environment category brings the most important news about the environment, global warming, climate change, pollution, but we also present innovative people who have found solutions to protect nature.

Spain has experienced the most powerful heatwave in its history

Spain has experienced the most powerful heatwave in its history

The heatwave that affected Spain for 16 days in August was the „most intense on record” in the country, announced the National Meteorological Agency (Aemet) on the X social network…

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Researchers have made a surprising discovery: Arctic ice melt has decreased significantly, but there is also some bad news

Researchers have made a surprising discovery: Arctic ice melt has decreased significantly, but there is also some bad news

The pace of Arctic ice melting has dramatically slowed down, despite the ongoing global warming caused by the burning of fossil fuels. Natural variations in ocean currents could explain this…

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"Abject failure": Negotiations for the global treaty on plastic pollution have ended in Geneva without agreement

"Abject failure": Negotiations for the global treaty on plastic pollution have ended in Geneva without agreement

The negotiations for the first global treaty with legal force against plastic pollution concluded on Friday in Geneva without any agreement after 11 days of intense discussions at the UN…

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Negotiations for the global anti-plastic treaty fail in Geneva. The text of the agreement rejected by almost all delegations

Negotiations for the global anti-plastic treaty fail in Geneva. The text of the agreement rejected by almost all delegations

Negotiations for the first global treaty against plastic pollution spectacularly collapsed on Wednesday in Geneva, just 30 hours before the deadline. After three years of discussions and nine days of…

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The world is in a "plastic crisis." 8 billion tons are now polluting the entire planet

The world is in a "plastic crisis." 8 billion tons are now polluting the entire planet

Plastic production has increased by over 200 times since 1950 and severely impacts health at every stage, as shown in a new report. The world is in a „plastic crisis,”…

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Heatwave "unprecedented" in Nordic countries: Reindeer in Lapland can no longer withstand the heat shock

Heatwave "unprecedented" in Nordic countries: Reindeer in Lapland can no longer withstand the heat shock

The usually cool Nordic countries are being hit by a heatwave „truly unprecedented” as scorching weather, intensified and prolonged by carbon pollution, continues to creep into northern Europe. Scientists have…

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People and Ants: What We Can Learn from These Amazing Insects

People and Ants: What We Can Learn from These Amazing Insects

Humanity rightfully prides itself on its greatest achievements – agriculture, medicine, engineering, and the construction of civilizations. However, remarkably, ants mastered these innovations millions of years before us. Let’s consider…

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A huge forest has appeared in the place destroyed by war. But it could be a toxic time bomb

A huge forest has appeared in the place destroyed by war. But it could be a toxic time bomb

Two years after the disaster caused by Russia’s bombing of the Nova Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine, nature has taken over the flooded lands. But this „green lung” could be lost…

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Romania, among the top European countries with the highest economic losses caused by heatwaves

Romania, among the top European countries with the highest economic losses caused by heatwaves

Rising temperatures are already affecting Europe’s economy, with researchers warning that GDP losses and labor productivity will worsen in the coming decades. Last year was the warmest year on record…

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The first city to install anti-bear electric fences. The Minister of Environment announces sanctions for reckless tourists

The first city to install anti-bear electric fences. The Minister of Environment announces sanctions for reckless tourists

The Râșnov City Hall has installed the first 800 meters of electric fence to prevent bears from entering inhabited areas and garbage dumps. The measure was taken to protect households…

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Grim warning for boiling Europe: Over 4,500 deaths caused by the current heat wave

Grim warning for boiling Europe: Over 4,500 deaths caused by the current heat wave

Southern Europe is facing an unprecedented heatwave at the beginning of summer. In Spain, thermometers have reached 46°C in the Huelva region — a new national record for June. Suffocating…

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Von der Leyen "amputates" the Green Deal to save it

Von der Leyen "amputates" the Green Deal to save it

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, is adjusting her political strategy to save the European Green Deal, her flagship project launched in 2019. Under pressure from…

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Tens of thousands of people will die this year due to pollution in a country where over 1.4 million Romanians live

Tens of thousands of people will die this year due to pollution in a country where over 1.4 million Romanians live

An alarming report from the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) warns that around 30,000 deaths in the UK in 2025 will be linked to exposure to toxic air. British doctors…

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The submerged tunnel that will revolutionize European transportation. It will cost 7.4 billion euros

The submerged tunnel that will revolutionize European transportation. It will cost 7.4 billion euros

A record-sized tunnel is being built under the Baltic Sea, between Denmark and Germany. Once completed, it will significantly reduce travel time and improve the connection of the Scandinavian countries…

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The first steppe peonies have bloomed in a unique reserve in Romania, unmatched in Europe: The visiting season has begun (Photo)

The first steppe peonies have bloomed in a unique reserve in Romania, unmatched in Europe: The visiting season has begun (Photo)

The Guardian of the Steppe Peony Reserve at Zau de Câmpie, Ciprian Cenan, announced on Thursday the blooming of the first peonies, officially opening the visiting season. „With a slight…

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The most accurate study to date shows how many bears live in Romania

The most accurate study to date shows how many bears live in Romania

Finally, the first census of bears is ready, and we now know how many bears live in our country. Representatives of the Ministry of Environment announced on Thursday the preliminary…

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A rare flower, protected by law, has appeared in Timiș River Basin (Photo)

A rare flower, protected by law, has appeared in Timiș River Basin (Photo)

The checkered lily, a flower that blooms only at this time of year, has appeared in the Timiș River meadow. It lasts for about a week and is protected by…

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Building resilient cities: how to align competitiveness and sustainability in Europe's energy transition?

Building resilient cities: how to align competitiveness and sustainability in Europe's energy transition?

With the new European institutions taking over, it seems that the main discourse has shifted from the European Green Deal to competitiveness. This new narrative represents a challenge, but also…

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January 2025 was the warmest January ever recorded anywhere in the world

January 2025 was the warmest January ever recorded anywhere in the world

January 2025 was the warmest January ever recorded worldwide, announced the European observatory Copernicus on Thursday, surpassing the record set last year, despite the end of the El Niño phenomenon…

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Greenpeace protest at the Neptun Deep drilling platform in the Black Sea

Greenpeace protest at the Neptun Deep drilling platform in the Black Sea

A Greenpeace pilot-activist carried out a peaceful protest on Wednesday in the port of Constanța Sud – Agigea, Romania, near the Transocean Barents platform, the offshore drilling unit contracted for…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Donald Trump, SUA
Trump found his godfather. Newsom caused panic at the White House with his jokes about the president
Emilian Isailă
Maia Sandu, Moldova
The Battle for Moldova. Romania’s first major test in the face of Russian interference after the disaster of Călin Georgescu
Emilian Isailă
Emilian Isailă, editor
100 days with Nicușor Dan. The honeymoon is over
Emilian Isailă
Trump, caught between Europe and Russia: Guarantees for Ukraine make him appear weak
Trump, caught between Europe and Russia: Guarantees for Ukraine make him appear weak
Nicușor Dan, România
Nothing new on the hybrid warfare front. Russia wins, Romania loses
Emilian Isailă
A week after the Trump-Putin meeting, peace in Ukraine remains a mirage
A week after the Trump-Putin meeting, peace in Ukraine remains a mirage
Gabriela Pleș
How many wars did Donald Trump actually stopped
How many wars did Donald Trump actually stopped
Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, Volodimir Zelenski
Putin’s Peace. What he wants to achieve and why he desires the end of the war
Emilian Isailă
Volodimir Zelenski, Donald Trump
A great and beautiful map. Why Romania plays a minor diplomatic role in a major negotiation that shapes its future
Emilian Isailă
Why Putin is not ready to meet Zelenski. And it might never happen
Why Putin is not ready to meet Zelenski. And it might never happen
BUSINESS
Tax Consultants: Additional taxation rule for multinationals in Romania, a misstep in tax legislation
Tax Consultants: Additional taxation rule for multinationals in Romania, a misstep in tax legislation
The treasure from Romania that „everyone is crazily searching for”
The treasure from Romania that „everyone is crazily searching for”
Dăianu contradicts Bolojan and rejects the scenario of insolvency
Dăianu contradicts Bolojan and rejects the scenario of insolvency
The United States and Europe still do billions of dollars in business with Russia, despite sanctions
The United States and Europe still do billions of dollars in business with Russia, despite sanctions
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Economic Analyst: Package 2 must cover the gaps. Mayors live in a parallel reality. Stadiums worth 50 million euros are being built
Economic Analyst: Package 2 must cover the gaps. Mayors live in a parallel reality. Stadiums worth 50 million euros are being built
Rabla returns, but the budget decreases dramatically. The value of vouchers for electric cars is halved
Rabla returns, but the budget decreases dramatically. The value of vouchers for electric cars is halved
POLITICS
The coalition has agreed on 99% of the second package of fiscal measures. The project regarding the prohibition of pension-salary cumulation has been withdrawn. Nicușor Dan was also present at the meeting
The coalition has agreed on 99% of the second package of fiscal measures. The project regarding the prohibition of pension-salary cumulation has been withdrawn. Nicușor Dan was also present at the meeting
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
PSD returns to coalition meetings. What displeases the social democrats about the second package of fiscal measures and when it could be ready
PSD returns to coalition meetings. What displeases the social democrats about the second package of fiscal measures and when it could be ready
Băsescu Received a Government Apartment. Details Remain Classified
Băsescu Received a Government Apartment. Details Remain Classified
Bogdana Boga
Nicușor Dan, signal for Trump: Peace cannot be built without Ukraine
Nicușor Dan, signal for Trump: Peace cannot be built without Ukraine
Lakes, swinger clubs, and vodka bars, funded by the PNRR. The scandal hitting Donald Tusk
Lakes, swinger clubs, and vodka bars, funded by the PNRR. The scandal hitting Donald Tusk
Claudiu Năsui explains who wins and who loses through the phasing of pensions from Pillar II
Claudiu Năsui explains who wins and who loses through the phasing of pensions from Pillar II
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
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