Novice/Okolje
Javno naznanilo – reja 76.500 piščancev brojlerjev in 200 prašičev pitancev - Farma Prančberger
9.12.2021|Okolje
Izdaja okoljevarstvenega dovoljenja Agencija Republike Slovenije za okolje objavlja javno naznanilo za izdajo okoljevarstvenega dovoljenja za obratovanje naprave, ki lahko povzroča onesnaževanje okolja večjega obsega in sicer za rejo piščancev brojlerjev s proizvodno zmogljivostjo 76.500 mest (Farma Prančberger) in napravo C1, v kateri se izvaja dejavnost reje prašičev pitancev s proizvodno zmogljivostjo 200 mest, na lokaciji Zgornja Ščavnica 71, 2233 Sveta Ana v Slovenskih goricah. Vlagatelj zahteve za dovoljenje je Edvard …
Pollution and barriers are key problems for Europe’s waters
23.9.2021|Okolje
European water bodies suffer from agricultural pollution as well as pollution from insufficiently treated waste water from cities, industry and scattered dwellings, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report, published today. Artificial barriers, together with navigation, abstraction, aquaculture, and invasive alien species cause additional pressures. However, solutions to tackle the problems exist and should be more widely adopted.
Air pollution still too high in most EU Member States
21.9.2021|Okolje
Concentrations of key air pollutants remain too high in most European countries. According to the European Environment Agency’s official data, published today, most European Union (EU) Member States exceed at least one or more of the EU’s legal limits for pollutants in ambient air in 2019.
Climate Change PIX winners selected
20.9.2021|Okolje
Winning captures of the European Environment Agency’s (EEA) ‘Climate Change PIX’ photo competition show how climate change is already affecting Europe but also how well-known solutions can make a difference. The winner of the Youth Prize uses artistic skills to make a bold statement about the global emergency.
Innovating for sustainability
9.9.2021|Okolje
Innovation is a political priority across Europe that can deliver many benefits for society but also generate costs that are often unaccounted for. A European Environment Agency briefing, published today, looks at how innovation can respond to sustainability challenges and how Europe needs to look for solutions beyond technological innovation.
EU maritime transport: first environmental impact report acknowledges good progress towards sustainability and confirms that more effort is needed to prepare for rising demand
1.9.2021|Okolje
Maritime transport plays and will continue to play an essential role in global and European trade and economy. In recent years, the maritime sector has taken significant measures to alleviate its environmental impacts. Ahead of a projected increase in global shipping volumes, a new report reveals for the first time the full extent of the impact of the EU maritime transport sector on the environment and identifies challenges to achieving sustainability.
Better raw material sourcing can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions
30.8.2021|Okolje
Climate-friendly practices for sourcing raw materials hold significant potential to cut greenhouse gas emissions in Europe and globally. According to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report, published today, focusing on raw material extraction and processing, raw material consumers can use their purchasing power to influence suppliers to become more climate friendly. Including sourcing requirements in public procurement and provisions in trade agreements could help the EU and Member States cut emissions both in Europe and also contribute to global reductions.
European Union as a whole stays within air pollutant emission limits in 2019
26.8.2021|Okolje
The European Union (EU) as a whole respected emission ceilings for four key pollutants in 2019, including nitrogen oxides, non-methane volatile organic compounds, sulphur dioxide and ammonia, according to a new European Environment Agency briefing. Nevertheless, Member States still need to make deeper cuts in emissions to achieve 2020-29 and 2030 reduction commitments, especially for nitrogen oxides, fine particulate matter and ammonia.
Rapid shift to evolving renewable energy technologies poses new waste challenge for Europe
24.8.2021|Okolje
A rapid transition to renewable energy is necessary if Europe is to achieve its climate objectives. Developing the infrastructure to enable this change will require substantial resources and generate large volumes of waste as equipment reaches the end of its service life. Applying circular economy principles in this sector provides a win-win approach to address both these issues, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing released today.
Sharp decrease in CO2 emissions of new cars in 2020
29.6.2021|Okolje
The European Environment Agency (EEA) has published its provisional data about the emissions of newly registered passenger cars and vans in Europe in 2020. For cars, the data show a 12 % decrease in average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, compared with 2019. Average van emissions also decreased slightly, by about 1.5 %.
COVID-19 in Europe: increased pollution from masks, gloves and other single-use plastics
22.6.2021|Okolje
The coronavirus pandemic has challenged European societies in many ways. The European Environment Agency’s (EEA) briefing, published today, analyses the pandemic’s effect on the use of certain single-use plastics products, which cause greenhouse gas and other emissions and can end up littering the environment. It also brings useful lessons to improve our response to future disruptive events.
New European city air quality viewer allows you to check long term air pollution levels where you live
17.6.2021|Okolje
Air pollution is a serious problem in many European cities, posing a real risk to health. Today, the European Environment Agency (EEA) launched the European city air quality viewer. You can check how the air quality has been over the past two years in the city where you live and compare it with other cities across Europe.
Cities play pivotal roles in shifting to green, sustainable future
14.6.2021|Okolje
European cities have the potential to lead the way towards green, sustainable future, according to two assessments on urban environmental change, published by the European Environment Agency (EEA) today.
Zero Pollution: Vast majority of Europe’s bathing waters meet the highest quality standards
1.6.2021|Okolje
The annual Bathing Water report published today shows that in 2020, almost 83 % of Europe’s bathing water sites met the European Union’s most stringent ‘excellent’ water quality standards. The latest assessment (European bathing water quality in 2020), put together by the European Environment Agency (EEA) in cooperation with the European Commission, is based on the 2020 monitoring of 22 276 bathing sites across Europe. These cover the EU Member States, Albania and Switzerland throughout 2020.
Average car emissions kept increasing in 2019, final data show
1.6.2021|Okolje
Average emissions from new passenger cars in Europe increased for the third consecutive year in 2019, reaching 122.3 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometre (g CO2/km), according to the European Environment Agency’s (EEA) final data. Data about newly registered vans show a stable trend. New EEA data set baseline for emission reductions in heavy-duty vehicles.
Major drop in EU's greenhouse gas emissions in 2019, official data confirms
31.5.2021|Okolje
Greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union (EU) decreased by almost 4 % in 2019, according to latest official data, published today by the European Environment Agency (EEA). These data confirm the EEA’s preliminary estimates, published in October 2020. The large decline in emissions, achieved before the COVID-19 crisis, was mainly due to reduced coal use for power generation.
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28.5.2021|Okolje
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EEA's latest annual environmental performance assessment shows lower impacts on environment due to the pandemic
27.5.2021|Okolje
The European Environment Agency’s (EEA) latest environmental performance data shows that the Agency’s work and operations in 2020 led to considerably lower impacts on the environment due mostly to restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Executive Director welcomes Slovak President Čaputová to EEA
11.5.2021|Okolje
European efforts to tackle climate change, air pollution and achieving carbon neutrality were the main issues discussed during a visit of President Zuzana Čaputová of Slovakia to the European Environment Agency (EEA) on Tuesday (11 May 2021).
Independent national advisory bodies can reinforce the role of science in climate policy
11.5.2021|Okolje
Efforts in tackling climate change at national level across Europe can be made more effective by robust governance frameworks as well as well-functioning, well-resourced advisory bodies. A European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing published today analyses the institutional settings for climate policy making at the national level in Europe, the role played by advisory bodies in these settings and their influence on policy decisions.
