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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.

Planet, increasingly fragile: seven out of nine vital thresholds have been exceeded. The oceans are in serious condition

Planet, increasingly fragile: seven out of nine vital thresholds have been exceeded. The oceans are in serious condition

The acidity level of the oceans has exceeded the threshold compatible with stable and sustainable ecosystems, warns the Potsdam Institute for Climate Research (PIK). Thus, seven out of the nine…

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Wildlife Crisis: 21 Bison Dead in Tarcu Mountains, Epidemic Feared

Wildlife Crisis: 21 Bison Dead in Tarcu Mountains, Epidemic Feared

A massive parasitic infestation has led to the death of 21 European bisons in the Ţarcu Mountains area, in Caraş-Severin county. The discovery has raised concerns among local communities and…

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Planet adrift: countries worldwide are increasing their reliance on oil, gas, and coal. What is Romania doing?

Planet adrift: countries worldwide are increasing their reliance on oil, gas, and coal. What is Romania doing?

Governments around the world are gearing up for higher production of coal, gas, and oil than previously estimated, instead of reducing their dependence on fossil fuels. This trend contradicts the…

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Protest Greenpeace at Vama Veche: "Black Sea without drilling"

Protest Greenpeace at Vama Veche: "Black Sea without drilling"

Over 50 Greenpeace activists from Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, and Slovakia organized an awareness campaign on Vama Veche beach on Sunday to draw attention to the urgent need to protect…

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Human-caused warming has led to two out of three heat-related deaths in Europe this summer. How many are in Romania?

Human-caused warming has led to two out of three heat-related deaths in Europe this summer. How many are in Romania?

A report by British researchers shows that 16,500 Europeans, out of over 24,000 who died due to heat this summer, lost their lives as a result of extreme temperatures caused…

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Romania throws away 2.5 million tons of food per year. The EU is calling for a 50% reduction in waste by 2030

Romania throws away 2.5 million tons of food per year. The EU is calling for a 50% reduction in waste by 2030

The European Union estimates that up to 10% of produced food ends up as waste. Romania contributes approximately 2.5 million tons annually, equivalent to 150 kilograms per person. Reducing food…

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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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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Ursula von der Leyen escapes motions, but not problems. The 5 „tribes” causing her headaches
Ursula von der Leyen escapes motions, but not problems. The 5 „tribes” causing her headaches
Russia is building its alibi: Accusations of false flag operations are seen by analysts as pre-war signals
Russia is building its alibi: Accusations of false flag operations are seen by analysts as pre-war signals
Gabriela Pleș
Andreea Gudin, consilier administrația prezidențială România
The USA, Romania, Russia Triangle. A report about what happened before the cancellation of the elections indicates a much more complicated situation than that presented in the prosecutors’ report – Video Interview
Emilian Isailă
Angela Merkel’s non-apology tour
Angela Merkel’s non-apology tour
Irina Olteanu
Rafinării, cozi la benzinării, Rusia
Has Ukraine found Russia’s Achilles’ heel? – Video analysis
Emilian Isailă
The collapse of Macron: How political instability in France threatens the whole of Europe
The collapse of Macron: How political instability in France threatens the whole of Europe
Why Romania and NATO are betting on tanks, even though drones are destroying them in Ukraine
Why Romania and NATO are betting on tanks, even though drones are destroying them in Ukraine
Toni Dumitru
Charles Ottley, Romania
An Englishman who loves Romania has also discovered its dark side
Emilian Isailă
Vladimir Putin, Rusia
Vladimir Putin attacks Romania for the loss of Moldova
Emilian Isailă
Emilian Isailă, editor
The enemy within, on a quarter-century journey. Who created Călin Georgescu?
Emilian Isailă
BUSINESS
Putin’s wartime economy stumbles: Russia’s industrial titans lay off workers
Putin’s wartime economy stumbles: Russia’s industrial titans lay off workers
Toni Dumitru
Optimism in Finance ahead of S&P’s decision on Romania’s rating: We will prove that we keep our word
Optimism in Finance ahead of S&P’s decision on Romania’s rating: We will prove that we keep our word
Saved by Ukrainian steel: ArcelorMittal Hunedoara restarts furnaces, and the 470 employees return to work
Saved by Ukrainian steel: ArcelorMittal Hunedoara restarts furnaces, and the 470 employees return to work
The high quality of life in Europe is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain. France is sinking, Germany is staggering
The high quality of life in Europe is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain. France is sinking, Germany is staggering
Gold has reached a record level after the U.S. blockade
Gold has reached a record level after the U.S. blockade
Spain exceeds all expectations: It is the champion of economic growth in the eurozone
Spain exceeds all expectations: It is the champion of economic growth in the eurozone
POLITICS
Bolojan presented his balance sheet after 100 days of governance: We have taken the measures that were absolutely necessary. We have avoided insolvency (Video)
Bolojan presented his balance sheet after 100 days of governance: We have taken the measures that were absolutely necessary. We have avoided insolvency (Video)
Irina Olteanu
The Kremlin sees a different outcome in the Moldovan elections
The Kremlin sees a different outcome in the Moldovan elections
Election results Moldova. Three states where Dodon won
Election results Moldova. Three states where Dodon won
Bogdana Boga
Election results Moldova. How the vote went in Chișinău and in Romania (Infographics)
Election results Moldova. How the vote went in Chișinău and in Romania (Infographics)
Bogdana Boga
Nicușor Dan: I don’t see Russia capable of attacking NATO
Nicușor Dan: I don’t see Russia capable of attacking NATO
Half of Romanians would vote for a new party. Who are the most eager for a political reset – INSCOP survey
Half of Romanians would vote for a new party. Who are the most eager for a political reset – INSCOP survey
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