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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.

Data centers have a problem, and we need to choose: Less pollution or more Netflix?

Data centers have a problem, and we need to choose: Less pollution or more Netflix?

Environmental activists argue that large data centers consume too much electricity and contribute to pollution, so we need to make a choice: either focus on truly reducing emissions or spend…

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The last coal power plant in the UK could become a giant battery

The last coal power plant in the UK could become a giant battery

The closure of the last coal-fired power plant in the United Kingdom raises questions about how the fossil fuel-based energy infrastructure can be repurposed. One option would be to use…

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Taxing aviation fuels in the EU could be postponed by 20 years

Taxing aviation fuels in the EU could be postponed by 20 years

The European Union countries are considering delaying the introduction of taxes on polluting aviation fuels at the EU level by 20 years, as they seek progress on tax reforms that…

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BMW will build the largest industrial solar power plant in Hungary

BMW will build the largest industrial solar power plant in Hungary

The solar plant of the German car manufacturer BMW, under construction in Debrecen, in eastern Hungary, will be the largest in Hungary, as well as the largest owned by a…

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A village submerged in the 1970s reappears due to the severe drought in Greece (Photo & Video)

A village submerged in the 1970s reappears due to the severe drought in Greece (Photo & Video)

The extreme drought and heatwaves have led to a dramatic decrease in the water level in the Mornos reservoir, revealing the village of Kallio, flooded in the 1970s for the…

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The country that will kill 83 elephants and 30 hippos to feed the people

The country that will kill 83 elephants and 30 hippos to feed the people

Namibia plans to cull 723 wild animals, including 83 elephants, and distribute their meat to people facing food shortages due to severe drought in southern Africa, the country’s Ministry of…

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Climate change affects even the most popular alcoholic beverages. How beer, prosecco, and palinca are changing

Climate change affects even the most popular alcoholic beverages. How beer, prosecco, and palinca are changing

Extreme drought, heavy rains, and storms intensified by climate change threaten the production of some very popular alcoholic beverages. Producers are trying different methods to protect their crops or modifying…

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Why researchers want to "electrify" coastal areas in the United States

Why researchers want to "electrify" coastal areas in the United States

Scientists have an unexpected solution for protecting coastal areas and infrastructure elements: charging the shore with electricity. In a study published in the scientific journal Communications Earth and the Environment,…

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Half a million trees cut down to make room for Tesla's gigafactory

Half a million trees cut down to make room for Tesla's gigafactory

Satellite images show that 329 hectares of forest have been cleared to make more room for the factory built by Elon Musk’s company near the capital of Germany. Satellite images…

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New photovoltaic power plants, with funding from the EBRD

New photovoltaic power plants, with funding from the EBRD

Two new photovoltaic solar power plants will be built in southeastern Romania, with a total installed capacity of approximately 300 MW. The funding comes from the European Bank for Reconstruction…

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The country in Europe that will kill 20% of brown bears in an annual hunt

The country in Europe that will kill 20% of brown bears in an annual hunt

Authorities in Sweden have issued licenses to kill 20% of its brown bear population as part of the country’s annual hunt, which begins on Wednesday, despite concerns from environmentalists. Officials…

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An island of Greece is sinking at a rapid pace: It is doomed to disappear

An island of Greece is sinking at a rapid pace: It is doomed to disappear

The island of Delos, which was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1990, said to be the birthplace of the god Apollo, is rapidly sinking, and in just…

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Climatologist: Heatwaves are becoming more frequent and longer. Hurricanes are much more intense

Climatologist: Heatwaves are becoming more frequent and longer. Hurricanes are much more intense

Climate scientist Roxana Bojariu explains the effects of global warming that are already visible and what will happen if humanity does not take rapid action. Roxana Bojariu is the coordinator…

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Solar and wind energy in Europe has surpassed coal and gas production

Solar and wind energy in Europe has surpassed coal and gas production

13 EU states have generated more wind and solar energy than coal and gas sources for the first time this year. Wind turbines and solar panels have surpassed fossil fuels,…

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Oltenia de sub Munte, a project that has been worked on for 3 years, has been blocked by politicians from Horezu, who do not want to be part of a UNESCO geopark

Oltenia de sub Munte, a project that has been worked on for 3 years, has been blocked by politicians from Horezu, who do not want to be part of a UNESCO geopark

Two cities and four communes – Băile Olănești, Horezu, Bărbătești, Stoenești, Costești, and Vaideeni – could have developed under the UNESCO umbrella within the Oltenia de sub Munte project. However,…

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Climate change has an unexpected effect that will affect us every day

Climate change has an unexpected effect that will affect us every day

The melting of polar ice slows down the Earth’s rotation speed, with consequences that we will feel in our daily lives, affecting Internet traffic, financial transactions, and the GPS system.…

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Romanian President was in the same mountains shortly before the tourist was killed by a bear

Romanian President was in the same mountains shortly before the tourist was killed by a bear

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis was also in the Bucegi Mountains shortly before a young tourist was killed by a bear. Asked about this tragic case, Klaus Iohannis said that he…

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The simple solution through which cities can escape the "heat island effect" on hot days

The simple solution through which cities can escape the "heat island effect" on hot days

Heatwaves are becoming increasingly dangerous, especially in cities where tall buildings and scorching asphalt emit unbearable heat. However, a simple and inexpensive solution could bring a bit of coolness to…

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The country in Europe where farmers will pay a tax for animal flatulence

The country in Europe where farmers will pay a tax for animal flatulence

The world’s first pollution tax for emissions generated by animals raised on farms will come into effect in 2030 in a Scandinavian country. The measure has been accepted by all…

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Greenpeace calls for the rejection of the environmental agreement for Neptun Deep: It is a toxic project

Greenpeace calls for the rejection of the environmental agreement for Neptun Deep: It is a toxic project

The environmental agreement for Neptun Deep must be rejected because, by issuing it, Romanian authorities are validating a toxic project that endangers the Black Sea, according to Greenpeace Romania activists.…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
The sanctions imposed by Trump are not a slap, but a real blow to Russia’s war economy
The sanctions imposed by Trump are not a slap, but a real blow to Russia’s war economy
Gabriela Pleș
Why are Romanians easily deceived by conspiracy theories?
Why are Romanians easily deceived by conspiracy theories?
Emilian Isailă
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
BUSINESS
Warning from Brussels to the Government: Bold measures must be taken. Bolojan promises fiscal discipline
Warning from Brussels to the Government: Bold measures must be taken. Bolojan promises fiscal discipline
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
The United States and China are close to reaching an agreement on exports of rare earths and soybeans
The United States and China are close to reaching an agreement on exports of rare earths and soybeans
Germany abandons nuclear energy and demolishes the towers of a nuclear power plant (Video)
Germany abandons nuclear energy and demolishes the towers of a nuclear power plant (Video)
Why China is winning the trade war: Trump strikes, but Xi responds more effectively
Why China is winning the trade war: Trump strikes, but Xi responds more effectively
Consumers accuse the state of wanting to stop their solar panels: It’s as if someone decided to turn off the light bulb in every Romanian’s house
Consumers accuse the state of wanting to stop their solar panels: It’s as if someone decided to turn off the light bulb in every Romanian’s house
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Trump and Modi make peace? India promises to reduce imports of Russian oil, Americans cut tariffs
Trump and Modi make peace? India promises to reduce imports of Russian oil, Americans cut tariffs
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
POLITICS
Kelemen Hunor, about the scandal regarding judges’ pensions: They have targeted me. They shot at the pianist
Kelemen Hunor, about the scandal regarding judges’ pensions: They have targeted me. They shot at the pianist
Nicușor Dan says he is ready to appoint Sorin Grindeanu as Prime Minister in 2027
Nicușor Dan says he is ready to appoint Sorin Grindeanu as Prime Minister in 2027
Alexandru Munteanu, the new Prime Minister of Moldova. Maia Sandu entrusted him with the mission of preparing the country for EU accession
Alexandru Munteanu, the new Prime Minister of Moldova. Maia Sandu entrusted him with the mission of preparing the country for EU accession
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
George Simion definitively loses the trial in which he is accused of ties to Moscow: „He is a danger to Romania”
George Simion definitively loses the trial in which he is accused of ties to Moscow: „He is a danger to Romania”
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Judges’ pension reform: The coalition has not reached a common point of view. The government is awaiting the reasoning of the Constitutional Court
Judges’ pension reform: The coalition has not reached a common point of view. The government is awaiting the reasoning of the Constitutional Court
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
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