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Serbia signs landmark deal with Hyundai and UGT Renewables
Deal on the construction of solar power plants is a significant step towards boosting Serbia's renewable energy capacity.
Turkey stays out in front as Europe's largest coal-fired electricity producer
Country has surged ahead of Germany and Poland. Generation of inevitable CO2 emissions also up.
Solar power sees record gains in 2023
Renewables generated 30% of global electricity for the first time in 2023, on the back of strong growth in solar and wind generation.
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Romania-Bulgaria Danube hydropower project is dangerous, environmental groups warn
Critics of the Turnu Magurele-Nikopol HPP project say it will put villages along the Danube at risk, and could endanger nuclear power plants.
Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro among countries least likely to separate waste
Western Balkans struggles with waste management as infrastructure fails to keep up with increased volume.
Not even “cancer explosion” warnings deterring Turkey from coal power expansion, says HRW
“I have asthma, and my doctor says I need clean air. But there is no clean air. We are all ill here,” relates villager living near plant fed by “carbon bomb” mine.
Turkey yet to prove rare earth deposit has suggested “giant” potential despite reported processing talks with China
Despite lack of clarity, a delegation is poised to leave for Beijing.
EV sales in China overtake conventional combustion engine car sales
China continues to solidify its claim to be the global green champion after EV sales overtook the sales of conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in July, Energy Intelligence reported on August 28.
Fortis Energy and PowerChina to jointly develop wind and solar projects in Serbia
Partnership between Fortis Energy and PowerChina aims to develop projects with a combined capacity of over 850 MW.
Tomatogeddon arrives
Kraft Heinz, known for its ketchup, is pouring millions of dollars into researching tomatoes that can withstand the climate crisis.
Croatian authorities halt hydropower plant construction on Una river
Decision follows weeks of protests against construction of hydropower plant that raised concerns about water supply disruptions and potential environmental impact.
Bulgaria faces water crisis amid hot temperatures, climate expert says
Up to half of Bulgaria's population may face water shortages within a year due to climate change and unusually hot weather.
Missing rail links push Central and Southeast Europe to rely on air travel
Western Balkan countries have Europe’s poorest cross-border rail connections in a region where eco-friendly train options are few, finds a Greenpeace report.
Greek PPC to take over €700mn renewables portfolio from Macquarie in Romania
629MW renewable energy generation portfolio to double PPC's assets in Romania, as it expands in Southeast Europe.
Global sea surface temperatures have surged
In the past 15 months, global sea surface temperatures have surged to unprecedented levels, fuelling heatwaves, and accelerated the melting of sea ice, alarming scientists and environmentalists alike.
Killer heat taking lives of hundreds of children across Europe, Central Asia each year, Unicef study shows
Analysis another climate crisis wake-up call. Indicates half of victims dying in first year of life.
Global solar panel glut caused by Chinese overproduction
There is an overproduction of solar panels worldwide, with production capacity exceeding demand by 2 TW. This surplus has led to falling prices.
Sea levels rise 10 cm since 1993 as ice caps melt
Sea levels are now 10 cm higher than in 1993, and the rise is accelerating, according to new high-resolution satellite measurements by NASA.
Plants absorbing less carbon dioxide in 2023, accelerating global warming
Plants and trees' ability to absorb carbon dioxide fell dramatically in 2023, due to increased heat stress in vegetation, a new study revealed.
Earth records hottest year since records began
Sunday, July 21 was the hottest day ever recorded globally in 100,000 years according to the EU climate monitoring service Copernicus, warning that the Climate Crisis is accelerating.