Sustainability
Disinfecting streets with chemicals harms environment, say experts
As all streets across Turkey are being disinfected against the coronavirus, environmental associations and experts say that the disinfection measures using chemicals will damage the ecosystem by killing all bacteria, rather than reducing the risk of disease transmission.
Circular Cultures | Athens | February 27-28
The Onassis Stegi in downtown Athens is hosting a two-day series of events dedicated to sustainability, innovation and new trends in the circular fashion economy in the context of the battle against climate change. Alternative fabrics, models, practices, and ideas of artists, designers and creators will be presented that could transform the face of the future.
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Greece plays big part in EU eco app program
The Institute for Environmental Research and Sustainable Development at the National Observatory of Athens (NOA) is coordinating a European program with 19 research centers from 12 countries that seeks to provide "smart solutions" to growing environmental challenges.
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Aviation industry tries to go green
From an emissions-reducing model jet that looks like something from a sci-fi movie to electric aircraft and sustainable fuel, the aviation industry is ramping up efforts to go green as consumer pressure grows.
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Gentiloni: Greece can become one of Europe's 'green champions'
Greece is in a position to take the lead among European Union members in sustainable policies and investments, European Commissioner for Economy Paolo Gentiloni said in Athens on Friday.
Slovenia 13th in Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index
Slovenia scored 53.8 points, and fared best in terms of governance efficiency, trailing only Ireland and the Czech Republic.
Governance efficiency measures the results of core state areas and investments - infrastructure, market and employment structure, and the provision of a framework for sustained and sustainable wealth generation.
One-Third of Tropical African Plants Are Threatened with Extinction
About one-third of tropical African plants are threatened with extinction, according to a new study cited by the BBC.
Much of West Africa, Ethiopia, as well as vast areas of Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, are the regions found to be most at risk, that will lose about 40 percent of their plant diversity
BNR Governor Isarescu: Economy has grown the fastest after 2000
Romania's economy has grown the fastest after 2000, but we have a tendency to press hard on the accelerator, not to be cautious and there is a slippage that means divergence, Mugur Isarescu, the governor of the National Bank of Romania (BNR) told a Monday's specialist conference. "We are now, at the end of the year, in the ninth year of economic growth.
The time is right for Circular Change
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Investments in sustainability are value creation investments and not an unnecessary cost
The global economy is faced with slow growth, while the uncertainty provoked by the continuing trade tensions has been jeopardising our economic future. Is sustainability the right answer to build the economy of the future?