Ekaterina Zaharieva has been nominated for European Commissioner for Startups and Innovations

Ekaterina Zaharieva has been nominated for European Commissioner in the department "Startups, Research and Innovations". This was announced by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, who today presented the structure of the future EC and the distribution of responsibilities of the new European Commissioners, after meeting with the Council of Presidents of the EP, including the President of the European Parliament Roberta Mezzola and the leaders of...

Bulgaria is taking a step forward in its efforts for responsible forest management

The sustainable management of forests in Bulgaria is moving to a new level. This becomes possible from January 1, 2025, when the revised standard of the international certification system FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) comes into force. It was developed by a specialized expert group, with the participation of representatives of the social, environmental and economic chambers, as well as with the mediation of…

The Hague becomes the first city in the world to ban ads related to fossil fuels

The Hague has become the first city in the world to pass a law banning ads promoting climate-damaging fossil fuel products and services, the Guardian reports. The law, passed last week, ends publicly and privately funded advertising of petrol and diesel, aviation and cruise ships on the streets of the Dutch city, including on billboards and bus shelters. The act will…

Brazil wants the EU to delay the implementation of the deforestation law

Brazil asked the European Union not to implement provisions in its deforestation law at the end of the year as planned, and also asked that it be revised to avoid damaging Brazilian exports, Euractiv reports. In a letter to the European Commission, the Brazilian government states that the law banning the importation of products related to the destruction of…

This year's European Mobility Week begins

Under the motto "Combine and move", this year's "European Mobility Week" (EMW) begins today. And this year, the Ministry of Environment and Water, the Executive Agency for the Environment, RISW, the Directorates of National Parks and the Basin Directorates throughout the country are conducting initiatives during the week of mobility in the period from 16 to 22 September. The theme of…

Von der Leyen proposes a new financial instrument to reward farmers

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for a new financial instrument to reward nature protection that is inspired by the EU's carbon trading scheme, Euractiv reports. Farmers would be a major beneficiary of Von der Leyen's idea. She announced the plans after a year of protests and the closing this month…

Where will extreme weather have the greatest impact?

Extreme weather will intensify rapidly over the next 20 years, says a new study cited by Euronews. Scientists at the CICERO Center for International Climate Research in Norway say nearly three-quarters of the world's population will see dramatic changes in weather patterns unless greenhouse gas emissions are reduced quickly.…

Abundance or scarcity as a mindset

Mindset affects how one chooses to see the world. His/her reactions to what happens - both big events and everyday ones - determines whether a person sees a constant lack of resources or opportunities in negative situations. Scarcity as a Mindset People who see resources as scarce believe that once…

Is China introducing 'green Trojans' into Europe?

Chinese companies are stepping up green investments in Europe and this can hardly go unnoticed. This thesis is advocated to Euractiv by Leon de Graaff, Dominika Florianova, Flora Wallace and Giorgia Andriola, sustainability specialists at #SustainablePublicAffairs. Spain expects 400 million euros for Chery's EV factory, as well as 800 million euros from Envision Group and…

What are the most powerful greenhouse gases and can they be stopped?

Although it is the best known and second most common greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide is only one of the gases we have to deal with. When sunlight reaches Earth, the planet's surface absorbs some of the energy of that light and reflects it back as infrared waves, which we feel as heat, writes euronews.com. If left unchecked, these…