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…
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.
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
We can have paper without cutting down forests: The solution is in leaves (Video)
A company produces paper, boxes, and shopping bags from dried leaves collected from the streets. This process emits nearly 80% less CO2 and uses 15 times less water than traditional…
Human intervention in the climate in the USA would increase heatwaves in Europe: What worries researchers the most
A geoengineering technique aimed at reducing high temperatures in California could intensify heatwaves in Europe, according to a study assessing the unintended consequences of human intervention on the climate. Researchers…
A regular material can store energy better than batteries
A team of researchers from the United States has created a better energy storage solution than batteries: cement. This special material can overcome the limitations of other renewable energy sources,…
"It is a clear suicide to build the largest gas exploitation in Europe near a war zone"
Building the largest gas exploitation in Europe – Neptun Deep – near a war zone, without a risk analysis regarding marine mines, is considered a clear suicide, according to representatives…
The European Sustainable Energy Awards 2024 reward champions of clean energy
Three individuals and remarkable projects have won the 2024 European Sustainable Energy Awards, being distinguished for their innovation and achievements in the field of energy efficiency and renewable sources. The…
The plant that can replace air purifiers. How much does it cost and how was the super-plant obtained
A newly established French company has launched Neo Px on the market, a plant created with the help of bioengineering, capable of purifying the air at an unprecedented rate. Practically,…