The city council of Zaragoza has announced that it intends to introduce mandatory insurance for all cyclists and users of electric scooters, reports Euronews. The measure was proposed by the far-right party Vox and endorsed by the conservative People's Party (PP). They say they want to end the "legal uncertainty" when a cyclist is involved in an accident. If the measure passes, the northeastern…
The participation of photovoltaic plants (PV) in the country's transmission network has increased by 115,01 percent for the period January 1, 2024 to May 19, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. This is shown by the data of the latest operational report on the energy balance in the country of the Electricity System Operator (ESO), published on its page. From…
22 public charging stations for electric cars. That's how many need to be installed per week to meet the 000% CO2 reduction target for cars and vans by 55. But EU countries are lagging behind, with only 2030 installed last year. at Euractiv Sigrid…
The circular economy has become a key model in countries' efforts to protect the environment while promoting economic growth. The main goal is to reuse and recycle existing materials and products as long as possible. A new report by the Circular Economy Network (CEN) and the National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development (ENEA) compares…
Women's rights are the unfinished business of the 21st century. Young women must get an education, acquire new skills, develop their potential."
Prof. Georgi Kostov is an expert in forest resources and forest management, former Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food with the department "Forests, Science and Education", lecturer at the Forestry University. In the ESGnews.bg podcast "Our planet is important", he talks in detail about the state and management of Bulgarian forests. You recently made a point that the conversion of forest…
Copenhagen, as they say, "the most sustainable city", leading the way in redefining urban life for a greener, more environmentally conscious future. With its innovative practices and ambitious goals, the city has become a global model for sustainable development and climate action. Green Mobility At the core of Copenhagen's sustainability efforts is a commitment to green mobility. The city…
Microsoft has announced a new policy for some of its key suppliers to use 100% clean electricity, as part of a series of actions introduced by the company to get back on track with its goal of reducing emissions along the value chain. The new policy was reported with the release of Microsoft's sustainability report for…
From June 26 to 28, 2024, Sofia will host one of the largest and most significant events for the Green Deal, bringing together leading global and climate business leaders from over 18 countries, who will discuss the most current challenges and opportunities related to The green transition. For the first time, the "Green Transition Forum 4.0: The new perspectives for the Central...
The failure of MEPs in the current parliament to approve a comprehensive reform of pesticide rules by the end of 2023 is emblematic of the difficulties in incorporating the Green Deal into EU agri-food policy, writes Euractiv. This is the area where most of the von der Leyen Commission's flagship initiative has faltered. And there is no…
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