“Trees of Friendship” initiative for clean air carried out by European Fund for the Balkans and partners
A total of 400 tree trees were simultaneously planted today in Belgrade and several other cities in the region as part of this year’s “Trees...
Tag : air pollution
No room for coal-fired thermal power plants and polluting industry in the Western Balkans anymore
by EWB
WESTERN BALKANS – Coal combustion is the biggest individual source of air pollution in the Western Balkans, with thermal power plants leading the way. The...
Air pollution and Covid-19 in the Western Balkans: Misfortune never comes alone
by EWB
BELGRADE – Very poor air quality is one of the biggest problems faced by the countries in the Western Balkans, and together with the COVID-19...
EFB launches regional campaign “Balkans United for Clean Air”
by EWB
WESTERN BALKANS – Western Balkan countries have the lowest air quality in Europe, which is why the European Fund for the Balkans (EFB) is launching...
Air pollution leading cause for mortality worldwide, new study shows
by EWB
MAINZ – Air pollution is the world’s leading cause of mortality as it reduces a person’s lifespan by three years on average, according to a...
EU helps tackle air pollution in Kosovo with €76.4 million
by EWB
BRUSSELS – A major EU-financed project to improve the environmental performance of the ‘Kosovo B’ thermal power plant, Kosovo’s largest electricity generator, was launched today...
Energy Community opens a procedure against Serbia for high levels of emission from combustion plants
by EWB
VIENNA – Energy Community (EC) Secretariat sent an opening letter to Serbia yesterday for incomplete implementation of the Large Combustion Plants Directive. According to an...
Sarajevo and Belgrade among the most polluted world capitals
by EWB
BELGRADE – Over the past few weeks, Western Balkan capitals have appeared among the top-ranked cities when it comes to air pollution. Belgrade and Sarajevo...
Climate change does not need Schengen visa
Albert Einstein once said: “Look deep into nature, and you will understand everything better.” Our nature, our planet is in trouble! Trying to see the...