As Romania’s last new coal project is cancelled, a larger gas threat looms
November 19, 2020 | Read more
Romania’s Minister of Economy, Energy and the Business Environment finally confirmed that no new coal unit will be built in the country.
‘Smog globe’ shows reality of polluted winters in Belgrade now
November 3, 2020 | Read more
Artist and social activist Nada Krstajic tells the story of how growing up in heavily polluted Obrenovac inspired a public art installation to raise awareness about the dangerous air residents of Belgrade breathe due to the city’s proximity to coal-fired power plants.
Two weeks ago, the European Commission published its first report on the State of the Energy Union after the adoption of the European Green Deal.
The Environment Committee paves the way for a green and sustainable recovery by applying stricter criteria for all new investments in fossil fuels.
Ukraine’s air pollution problem is not receiving the attention it deserves, neither at the national nor at international levels. The authorities are dragging their feet on both monitoring air quality and emissions reductions measures, and the international community allows continuous delays and deadline extensions for Ukraine’s major polluters, which impact the air quality throughout Europe.
A Green Agenda for the Western Balkans: Where are the teeth?
October 8, 2020 | Read more
The European Commission on Tuesday published its 2020 enlargement package and an Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans. This was followed on Wednesday by a Green Agenda for the Western Balkans, expected to be endorsed by the countries’ leaders at a summit in Sofia in November. We take a look at how the proposed Green Agenda compares to our recommendations.
