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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.

Eco-Civica to Notify European Commission Over Hydropower Law in Protected Areas

Eco-Civica to Notify European Commission Over Hydropower Law in Protected Areas

The President of the Eco-Civica Foundation, Dan Trifu, warns that the law amending protected natural areas, adopted by Parliament on Wednesday, blatantly violates European directives on biodiversity protection. In an…

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The gas that cannot be seen, but warms the planet 80 times faster than carbon dioxide, escapes freely into the air of Romania

The gas that cannot be seen, but warms the planet 80 times faster than carbon dioxide, escapes freely into the air of Romania

A new monitoring campaign shows that methane continues to leak from wells, pipelines, and processing stations of the oil industry, turning the country into one of the hotspots of invisible…

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Europeans throw away one million tons of critical raw materials every year

Europeans throw away one million tons of critical raw materials every year

Phones, laptops, household appliances, or solar panels discarded by Europeans contain nearly a million tons of critical raw materials – metals and minerals essential for batteries, wind turbines, cables, or…

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Apple enters the energy market in Romania

Apple enters the energy market in Romania

Apple has announced a significant expansion of its investments in renewable energy in Europe, as part of efforts to reduce the carbon footprint generated by the energy used by customers…

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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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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Mihaela Ciochină, judecătoare CCR
Laura Ștefan, Expert Forum: It is hard to understand why two postponements were needed for the Constitutional Court judges to find that a 30-day deadline was not respected – Interview
Emilian Isailă
Emilian Isailă, editor
Why did Nicușor Dan link corruption to Russia’s hybrid attack?
Emilian Isailă
Instrucție militari rezerviști România
An exercise to mobilize conscripted soldiers from Ceaușescu’s era sparked fear, perplexity, but also brought about a significant change
Emilian Isailă
Călin Georgescu, România
Why it’s important to find out who invented it and where it comes from – Video analysis
Emilian Isailă
The embarrassing cancellation of the Arab summit by Putin reveals a reality that the Kremlin hesitates to admit
The embarrassing cancellation of the Arab summit by Putin reveals a reality that the Kremlin hesitates to admit
Irina Olteanu
Comparing Trump to Kissinger is wrong. Rather, he is more like Taylor Swift
Comparing Trump to Kissinger is wrong. Rather, he is more like Taylor Swift
Nicușor Dan, România
Nicușor Dan announces the reform of the SRI. Why a major change in the secret services will be impossible to avoid
Emilian Isailă
Vladimir Putin, Rusia
What happens if Putin wins the war?
Emilian Isailă
What would the Founding Fathers say today? Perhaps they would be surprised that the republic still exists?
What would the Founding Fathers say today? Perhaps they would be surprised that the republic still exists?
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Trump and the reversal of freedom of speech – a 250-year-old story
Trump and the reversal of freedom of speech – a 250-year-old story
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
BUSINESS
The Minister of Energy announces that Romania will keep several coal-fired power plants operational
The Minister of Energy announces that Romania will keep several coal-fired power plants operational
The European Commission has approved the revision of the NRRP: Eight new hospitals and Highway A7 remain in the plan
The European Commission has approved the revision of the NRRP: Eight new hospitals and Highway A7 remain in the plan
To avoid losing billions of euros in European funds, the Government gives the green light to deforestation in protected areas along the Sibiu-Pitești Highway route
To avoid losing billions of euros in European funds, the Government gives the green light to deforestation in protected areas along the Sibiu-Pitești Highway route
The city in Romania that will have a port on the Danube and the Black Sea again: 300 jobs and strategic investments
The city in Romania that will have a port on the Danube and the Black Sea again: 300 jobs and strategic investments
How soy became Xi’s strongest weapon against Trump
How soy became Xi’s strongest weapon against Trump
The EU member states have approved the ban on the import of Russian gas
The EU member states have approved the ban on the import of Russian gas
Irina Olteanu
POLITICS
Nicușor Dan still wants another term as president: To do things in society requires time
Nicușor Dan still wants another term as president: To do things in society requires time
A solution against Orban for Moldova and Ukraine? New EU members could join without full voting rights
A solution against Orban for Moldova and Ukraine? New EU members could join without full voting rights
Irina Olteanu
PSD Congress on November 7. Grindeanu will run for the leadership of the party after amending the statute: „We give up the progressive label”
PSD Congress on November 7. Grindeanu will run for the leadership of the party after amending the statute: „We give up the progressive label”
How France became a political invalid: Cracks in the system are starting to show
How France became a political invalid: Cracks in the system are starting to show
40% of romanians would vote for AUR in the parliamentary elections
40% of romanians would vote for AUR in the parliamentary elections
„A ‘warrior-monk’ or a technocrat in Draghi’s style? Who will be the new prime minister of France”
„A ‘warrior-monk’ or a technocrat in Draghi’s style? Who will be the new prime minister of France”
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