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Politicians Dramatically Underestimate Public Support for Climate Action
A new global study has uncovered a striking disconnect between politicians and the public on climate action — one that could be slowing down progress in tackling the climate crisis.Researchers found that decision-makers believe citizens are far less willing to…
A New Political Climate – Will Poland Maintain Its Renewable Energy Momentum?
This news is provided by our media partner Energetski Portal. In recent months, Poland held presidential elections in which Karol Navrocki, a conservative candidate skeptical of the EU’s climate policy, emerged as the winner. His rise to power has raised…
ECOMONDO & KEY Info Day in Belgrade
On 9 September in Belgrade, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia (CCIS), in partnership with Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) and with the support of the Embassy of Italy in Belgrade and the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), is hosting…
Kazakhstan’s “100 Green Villages” Initiative: Pioneering Eco-Friendly Living
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources has unveiled an ambitious pilot to build 100 autonomous “green” villages nationwide. Though exact timelines remain tentative, active construction may begin as early as next year, with new settlements planned across all regions.Each…
Spain Turns Abandoned Railways Into Smart Green Mobility Labs
Spain’s disused railways could soon carry passengers again, not through costly new trains, but with solar-powered, autonomous mini-trains designed for rural mobility. The RuRail project aims to repurpose hundreds of kilometres of unused tracks, offering low-emission, on-demand transport that reconnects…
Solar Trees: When Design Blooms Into Energy
The fusion of sculpture and sustainability is reshaping city skylines.They rise like futuristic oaks in concrete jungles—sleek, elegant, and quietly powerful. Solar trees, with their sun-catching “leaves” and battery “trunks,” are redefining how renewable energy can look and feel in…
WHO and WMO Warn of Rising Health Risks from Extreme Heat at Work
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) have released a joint report highlighting the growing dangers of extreme heat for workers worldwide. As climate change intensifies heatwaves, millions of people employed outdoors — particularly in agriculture,…
Energy Week Western Balkans 2025: Uniting the Region’s Energy Leaders in Montenegro
Energy Week Western Balkans 2025 returns to Montenegro on 8–9 October, gathering over 250 decision makers, 45+ renowned speakers, and international investors for two days of high-level discussions, networking, and deal-making. This is the most influential platform for renewable energy…
Geneva Plastics Talks Collapse Without Deal
Negotiations to deliver the world’s first binding plastics treaty ended in Geneva on August 15 with no agreement, sparking frustration from environmental groups and several governments.Over 180 nations gathered for 11 days under a UN mandate to tackle the escalating…
When the Sea Strikes Back: Jellyfish Halt France’s Nuclear Giant
France’s Gravelines nuclear power station, a sprawling 5.4-gigawatt complex on the North Sea coast, faced an unlikely adversary: jellyfish.Dense bloom swept into the plant’s cooling water intake, clogging filters and triggering an automatic shutdown of four reactors. The remaining two…