A pilot project in Portugal aims to use swarms of drones to combat forest fires, promising intervention within 10 minutes, in contrast to the current average of 30 minutes by authorities. #Tecnologia #Incêndios #Drones (translated)
The Minister of Environment and Energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho, stated that Portugal should continue to invest in electrification and renewable energies to ensure the stability of electricity prices and the competitiveness of the country. #EnergiaRenovável #Eletrificação #Portugal (translated)
Piotrek thanked for the reminder of the tough competition among men in rainy conditions. He added that back then they didn't have to worry about a software error slowing someone down and forcing them to wait until the track dried out completely or significantly. #walki #deszcz #technologia (translated)
The European Commission has launched a new strategy for the Arctic, focused on security, in response to the intensification of activities by Russia and China in the region, and emphasized the need for closer cooperation among member states to protect critical infrastructure and address emerging geostrategic challenges. #Arctica #Securitate #UniuneaEuropeană (translated)
In a critical argument, organic dairy farmer Peter Oosterhof claims that the new regulations from Agriculture Minister Jaimi van Essen, which prohibit surface application of manure due to ammonia emissions, are harmful to soil life and represent an incorrect approach to sustainable agriculture. #bodemleven #mestbeleid (translated)
The Tallinn City Government plans to establish a 150-hectare Astangu-Mäeküla protected area and has prepared up to 5.5 million euros for compensation to landowners, but not all owners are satisfied with the solution offered by the city. #AstanguMäeküla #kaitseala #TallinnaLinnavalitsus (translated)
Plant Armor, a fabric originally created for military purposes to protect against mosquitoes, has been found to work wonderfully in strawberry cultivation, providing plants protection against pests and increasing yield by more than three times. #PlantArmor #maasikad #kaitsetekstiil (translated)
The new Arctic strategy of the EU signals a shift towards promoting resource extraction in the region, while resistance to the development of oil and gas reserves is abandoned. #Arktisstrategie #Energieversorgung #Rohstoffabbau (translated)
Researchers from Lublin, Poznań, and Gdańsk Universities of Technology are developing a new method for reusing asphalt, which could lead to the creation of a durable, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly road surface in three years. #recykling #nowatechnologia #politechnika (translated)
Janine Lochrenberg, 65, was out on her daily morning swim with her club when she was attacked, her family tell the BBC. #SharkAttack #SouthAfrica #OpenWaterSwimming
In the forests of Beskid Niski in Podkarpacie, organized groups of mushroom pickers from Romania gather and export mushrooms, which raises concerns among local residents and mushroom pickers. #grzybiarze #Rumunia #lasy_państwowe (translated)
According to a new WWF study, the profitability of investing in a heat pump depends on factors such as the purchase timing and income, with early installation in combination with photovoltaics promising significant cost savings. #Wärmepumpe #Energieeinsparung #Klimaschutz (translated)
Russia is increasing its military presence in the Arctic and applying hybrid strategies towards its neighbors, which has prompted the European Union to respond with a new strategy focused on security, defense, and economic prosperity in this area. #Arktida #bezpečnost #geopolitika (translated)
The Czech Hydrometeorological Institute warns of strong winds and downpours that are set to affect four regions, with wind gusts up to 90 km/h, and recommends being cautious outdoors and securing loose objects. #silnývítr #ČHMÚ #počasí (translated)
A 65-year-old woman was attacked by a shark at a popular beach in South Africa and sustained fatal injuries. #Haiangriff #Südafrika #OrientBeach (translated)
The European Parliament has agreed on a reduction of the CO2 reduction targets for new cars in the EU starting from 2035, with a reduction of 87.5 percent compared to 2021 planned. #CO2Ziele #EUAutos #Klimaschutz (translated)
Representatives of the EU Parliament and the Council of Member States have reached a provisional agreement on the new EU Organic Regulation, which updates regulations for the production, labeling, and trade of organic products and particularly relieves small organic farmers from bureaucratic requirements. #EU #Bioregeln #NachhaltigeLandwirtschaft (translated)
The Chamber of Commerce warns of drastic price increases for refueling and economic losses due to the planned Renewable Energy Act (EEG-V), which could exceed EU requirements through "gold plating." #Spritpreise #ErneuerbareEnergien #Wirtschaftskammer (translated)
The new Arctic strategy of the EU aims to strengthen military presence and the use of trade routes in the rapidly changing region, while also focusing on environmental protection and the interests of the resident population. #Arktis #EUStrategie #Umweltschutz (translated)
Heavy rain from a Mediterranean weather system has caused flooding across parts of south-eastern France, inundating roads and streets in the Bouches-du-Rhône department. #Floods #ExtremeWeather #France