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,…
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.
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,…
Bison brought from Germany and Sweden, as part of a project co-financed by the EU
14 European bison have been brought to Romania from Germany and Sweden, as part of a project entitled „LIFE with Bison”, co-financed by the European Union, which aims to translocate…
First sanctuary for brown bears rehabilitation
The first complex for the care, rehabilitation, and protection of brown bears in Romania will operate in the forest fund managed by the Kronstadt Forest Administration in Brașov, Romania. Environment…
Dozens of flamingos in the Danube Delta (Video)
Dozens of flamingo birds were spotted in recent days on the Sfântu Gheorghe branch of the Danube, announced the Administration of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve (ARBDD), which also posted…
Viorel, the first lynx from Romania sent to Germany
Ten specimens of lynx from Romania will be transferred to Germany by the end of 2027 for the species’ recovery. The first male, named Viorel (photo), was recently released in…
The first city equipped with anti-bear containers
Several unique anti-bear containers in Romania were put into use on Friday in Băile Tuşnad. These were acquired as part of a pilot project initiated by WWF Romania. The five…
Brașov could become the European Green Capital. Which cities is it competing with
Brașov is the only city in Romania qualified in the competition for the title of European Green Capital, alongside eight other cities from the EU. The Directorate-General for the Environment…
The country in Europe that has installed over 400,000 solar balconies: Why they are more attractive than regular solar panels (Video)
A new wave of products for capturing solar energy not only offers cheap energy but also attracts new users to the energy transition process. Almost half a million plug-in solar…