Environment

The hydroelectric dam in the National Park is illegal organizations complain

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The Small Hydroelectric Project that started construction in the area Nature 2000 of North Pindos National Park Illegal under Greek and European law and threatening important species, the Greek Ornithological Society, Arktouros, Kallisto and four other environmental organizations have complained. Implementation of the project in the “Yotsa” stream of Smolika mountain (which The Unflyable Mountain … Read more

Olympic Games: How the climate crisis affects the conduct of sport

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The Olympic Games The year 2024 opened with the week that marked the hottest day on Earth. It’s a different kind of record breaking that excites athletes in Paris, but the climate crisis is making it harder for organizers to keep the tournament on track. During the opening ceremony, the month-long rain and its consequences … Read more

Heat: Europe’s dead remind us of war report – Dramatic WHO report

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More than 175 thousand people die from them every year heat waves The fastest-warming continent in Europe warns in a report by the World Health Organization (WHO). According to the organization, the European region of the WHO, which includes Asian countries such as Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, accounts for 36% of the 489,000 people who die … Read more

Water with ‘persistent chemicals’ in 11 European countries – Researchers sound the alarm

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What we have is not enough lack of water, but even the water we drink is not always safe. The European NGO Pesticide Action Network found that it is one of the so-called “Eternal Chemicals”, present in 94% of surface water and 63% of bottled water samples – in some cases exceeding the limits set … Read more

Go Green: Sustainability Tips for Building an Eco-Embracing Lifestyle

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We improve our habits, reduce our ecological footprint and positively impact the change we want to see in the world. In recent years, the terms “sustainability” and “sustainable development” have been at the forefront of public debate, and not without reason, because the serious effects of climate change, as well as the general unfavorable situation … Read more

How will you make your island sustainable?

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A complete scientific “guide” to sustainable mobility in small and medium-sized Greek tourist islands with a permanent population of up to 50,000 Sustainable Mobility CIVINET Greece – University of Cyprus and the Aegean. It is a comprehensive “strategy” that aims to analyze and deal with the phenomena of hypertourism and the effects of vehicular traffic … Read more

2024 Olympic Games: Time for French politicians to “dive” into the Seine River

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It was November 1988 when the center-right Jacques Chirac, then the mayor of Paris and then the president of France, soon announced that the residents of the French capital they were able to swim again On the Seine. Since 1923, diving in its dirty turbid waters was prohibited. “In five years we will be able … Read more