The use of heat pumps remains still quite expensive in large parts of Europe. A report by the EU's official research body has identified three countries that are well-suited for heat pumps, thanks to their competitive electricity price compared to gas, reports Euractiv. Heat pumps are considered vital in the home heating and cooling efforts to…
The European Union (EU) is implementing numerous measures to combat climate change and promote sustainability. One such initiative is the Beverage Packaging Deposit System (BDS). This directive aims to reduce waste and promote recycling by providing monetary incentives for the return of used containers. Let's delve into the details of…
Are Bulgarian households participating in the energy transition to climate neutrality and what are the specific steps being taken in this direction by the country's institutions - these important questions were highlighted at an event organized by the Habitat Bulgaria Foundation. Habitat Bulgaria is working to accelerate the energy renovation of housing and overcoming energy poverty...
The average change in the price of electricity from July 1, 2024 will be about 2 percent. This was said by the chairman of the Commission for Energy and Water Regulation (KEVR), Prof. Ivan Ivanov, quoted by BTA. According to him, calculations are still being carried out by KEVR experts and the investments made by the energy companies are being checked with...
The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) – a UN court on the law of the sea – has ruled that anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions can be considered a marine pollutant. The decree states that countries have a legal obligation to implement measures to mitigate their impact on the oceans, reports Euronews. The expert opinion of ITLOS was requested…
Sustainability is at the heart of the European Union's (EU) strategy for economic and business development. Last year, the European authorities finally approved the new directive on the disclosure of non-financial information, which from 2025 will cover large enterprises, and from 2027 - also small and medium-sized enterprises in the EU, credit institutions, insurance companies. Case studies,…
Bosnia is home to hundreds of thousands of bee colonies, tended mainly by individual beekeepers with small holdings. They must radically rethink traditions and conventional cycles of food and honey gathering. The reason is that climate change threatens the survival of their hives, and it is increasingly difficult for insects to find supplies of nectar, reports Euronews. That's why...
The Bulgarian Foundation for Business and Human Rights organizes the first informative discussion in Bulgaria "Business Talks about Human Rights", dedicated to the responsibility of business to respect human rights. The event will be held on June 26, 2024, from 9.30:13.30 a.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX p.m. in The Steps, Sofia, and participation is free after prior registration.…
The Council of the EU has given the final go-ahead to the world's first law to regulate artificial intelligence (AI). The new law aims to encourage the development and deployment of safe and reliable AI systems in the EU single market by both private and public actors. While…
The European Council announced the adoption of a new regulatory package establishing more stable and predictable energy prices while ensuring efficient market functioning and avoiding distortions in the internal market. Common market rules for renewable gas, natural gas and hydrogen have also been approved. Consumers across the EU will now be able to benefit from more robust…
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