Environment | 11 June, 2024 at 7:00 AM
EEA: Air improving in Europe, but pollution remains a concern
Europe's air quality improved but EU standards are still not met across Europe, the European Environment Agency (EEA) analysis shows.
Europe's air quality improved but EU standards are still not met across Europe, the European Environment Agency (EEA) analysis shows.
The European Commission has proposed a new forest monitoring law that aims to create a comprehensive forest knowledge base, address information gaps, and enable better response to growing pressures on forests.
MEPs approved plans, already agreed with the Council, that set new energy-saving targets for 2030, as part of the European Green Deal.
The European Commission adopted measures for the sustainable use of key natural resources, strengthening the resilience of EU food systems and farming.
The renovated railway service in South Moravia, one of the biggest Cohesion Policy investments in the Czech Republic, was inaugurated and opened to passengers. The renovation of this line, involving - 37 new electric units - will contribute to the de-congestion of traffic during peak hours in the busy South-Moravian railway, which transports approximately 22 million passengers every year.
The Polish government has submitted to parliament a long-awaited draft amendment to the legislation governing onshore wind farm investments.
Eurowind Energy and Autoliv, a global leader in automotive safety systems, have signed a 12-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in Romania.
Polski Holding Nieruchomości (PHN) has secured €8 million in preferential financing from the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management for an 18 MW photovoltaic (PV) installation.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing an additional loan of up to €72 million to BIG CEE as part of a €100 million envelope of loans to support its expansion in Serbia and the Western Balkans.
Polish firm Węglokoks has secured €11.63 million in funding to develop a photovoltaic (PV) farm and an energy storage facility.
