Tag: Air quality (5 articles)

Regulation   |   6 June, 2023 at 9:30 AM

Romania to establish a functional air quality monitoring network

The European Commission calls on Romania to establish a functional air quality monitoring network. The European Commission decided to send a reasoned opinion to Romania for systemically failing to monitor air pollution as required by EU legislation on ambient air quality (Directive 2004/107/EC and Directive 2008/50/EC).

Mobility   |   15 March, 2023 at 9:54 AM

Romania's air quality to be monitored with drones

Starting this year, the National Environmental Guard will be equipped with 46 drones equipped with sensors and equipment for inspection and control. They will provide information in a timely manner from various events with an impact on the environment and will become an essential tool in the daily activity of environmental commissioners, says Minister Tánczos Barna.

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