Regulation

Alina Oprea   |   27 February, 2023 at 9:19 AM

Brasov City Hall blocks reauthorization of lime factory due to pollution

Braşov City Hall has blocked the activity of the Stejeris lime factory, which was operating in a residential area of the municipality because there are numerous petitions regarding the pollution in the area. This is the third company forced to relocate its activity, following the actions of the City Hall.

Alina Oprea   |   15 February, 2023 at 9:47 AM

Energy measures to be added to national recovery plans

The European Parliament has approved including REPowerEU measures in national plans to be more independent from Russian fossil fuels, speed up the green transition and tackle energy poverty.

Green Forum   |   7 February, 2023 at 2:54 PM

WorldGBC calls for ambitious climate action in the EU

The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC), the coalition representing over 5,000 organizations from across the building value chain, has asked Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to back amendments to the Energy Performance of Building Directive.

Green Forum   |   25 January, 2023 at 8:05 AM

Statistical fraud busted, Hungary manipulated renewable energy data the most

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), even though the share of renewables in the energy mix is increasing across the European Union, pollution has increased: more and more member states are counting firewood as a green solution, while carbon emissions are still rising. Hungary is one of the biggest statistical tricksters.

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