Environment
World Bee Day 20 May – We all depend on the survival of bees
World Bee Day is 20 May coincides with the birthday of Anton Janša, who in the 18th century pioneered modern beekeeping techniques
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Europe needs to step up circular economy efforts, including on waste prevention
[ad_1] News ItemPublished 17 May 2023ImageStephen Mynhardt, Environment & Me /EEAThe EU’s circular economy action plan aims to double the share of recycled materials used in its economy by 2030.…
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300 Eiffel Towers are trashed in a year
The crazy consumption of computers, smartphones and all kinds of technological gadgets creates an excessive amount of e-waste Three planets will not be enough for us to collect the new…
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Salty fines in Greece for disposing of butts in the environment
Disposing of butts into the environment can cause a fire and is therefore absolutely prohibited in the Hellenic Republic. Smoking while driving is not totally prohibited in the Hellenic Republic,…
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Digitalisation can support shifting to more sustainable transport in Europe
[ad_1] News ItemPublished 11 May 2023ImageCsaba Horvath, My City /EEADigital technologies offer opportunities to mitigate the impacts of Europe’s mobility sector — from air pollution, noise, accidents and time wasted…
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State of nature in Europe: Damaged ecosystems need restoration
[ad_1] News ItemPublished 09 May 2023ImageStanislaw Pytel, Well with Nature/EEAEuropean nature is not in a good state and it has shown few signs of improvement over the past years. According…
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Gas from grappa? An alcohol producer turns waste into biomethane
The company "Bonollo", known for the production of traditional Italian grappa, and the gas transmission company "Italgas" opened the first biomethane plant at the distillery, reported Reuters. This could prove…
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Scientists have discovered how plastic penetrates the brain
Thanks to its flexibility, durability and affordability, plastic has entered almost every aspect of our lives. When plastic breaks down, it produces micro- and nanoplastic particles (MNPs) that can harm…
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An ancient Balkan lake is threatened with extinction
After millennia, Lake Prespa under the pressure of climate change, uncontrolled pumping and pollution, the prehistoric reservoir in southeastern Europe is shrinking at an alarming rate, reports AFP. Lake Prespa,…
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European environment and health atlas goes live — check your place
How is the air quality where you live, what about noise levels or the number of green spaces and quality of the nearest bathing water sites? Now you can check…