Natural environment
Lights out as millions around the world mark Earth Hour
The Empire State Building dimmed its lights and the Eiffel Tower went dark March 28 as iconic landmarks across the world observed Earth Hour, the global climate change awareness campaign.
The usually glittering nighttime majesty of the Empire State Building was set to "faint sparkle" in New York, while theaters on Broadway also toned down the neon.
Bulgaria, World Prepare to Switch Off for Earth Hour
Bulgarians and people around the world are preparing to observe the global initiative Earth Hour by switching off their lights for one hour on Saturday.
The Earth Hour is a worldwide movement for protection of the environment and raising awareness for the dangers of climate change, organised by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
Romania joins March 28 Earth Hour celebrations, as lights will go out in some of country's iconic buildings
Citizens, organizations, companies, public institutions and cultural centers all over Romania are expected on March 28 to join in the country's seventh edition of Earth Hour celebrations, the largest ever voluntary environmental movement, WWF-Romania announced.
Photo credit: (c) Radu TUTA / AGERPRES ARCHIVE
High prices weigh on local organic market
The penetration rate of organic products in the Greek market remains relatively low, according to an industry survey conducted by Infobank Hellastat (IBHS), which underscores the sector?s turn toward exports for survival.
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Greece faces EU fine over hazardous waste
The European Commission has asked the European Court of Justice to fine Greece for its failure to manage hazardous waste.
Previously convicted by the court in 1999 for failing to comply with the EU?s landfill directive, Greece could pay 17.7 million euros in fines, plus a daily penalty of 8,096 euros until it solves the problem.
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Govt cancels special rise in electricity bills
The Ministry of Productive Reconstruction, Environment and Energy is cancelling the increases to the special duty for the reduction of gas emissions (ETMEAR) which had been decided by Greece's power regulator RAE. The amendment concerning this is to be included in the first draft bill to be submitted to Greek Parliament.
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Alt. Environment Minister: Forest protection is springboard for sustainable economy
On the occasion of the International Day of Forests, celebrated on March 21, Alternate Minister for the Environment Yiannis Tsironis said yesterday that protecting Greek forests is every citizen's responsibility.
Bulgaria's Wind Power Capacity Installed in 2014 at 10.1 MW
Wind farms with a total capacity of 10.1 MW were installed in Bulgaria in 2014, according to the annual Wind Energy Barometer report of EurObserv'ER.
EurObserv'ER is a consortium dedicated to the monitoring of the development of the various sectors of renewable energies in the European Union.
The EurObserv'ER Barometers Project is supported by the European Commission.
Scholz: 10 times more illegal recyclers than legal ones
BELGRADE - It is estimated that Serbia has 10 times more illegal operators than legal acting recyclers, officials of the German Scholz Holding, which is doing business in Serbia, have said.
Time now to act on looming water crisis, UN warns
Without reforms, the world will be plunged into a water crisis that could be crippling for hot, dry countries, the United Nations warned March 20.
In an annual report, the U.N. said abuse of water was now so great that on current trends, the world will face a 40-percent "global water deficit" by 2030 -- the gap between demand for water and replenishment of it.
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