The city of Tartu has expressed concern that the national nature restoration plan prepared by the Ministry of Climate may hinder the city's development and has raised several unanswered questions. #Tartu #looduseTaastamine #kliimamuutused (translated)
The Estonian government approved a draft law that creates the possibility for independent regulation of nuclear safety and supports nuclear safety oversight through the TTJA. #tuumaenergia #Eesti #kliimamuutused (translated)
The commission decided to postpone the rules after French President Emmanuel Macron sent a letter last month to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen requesting a delay and warning that the new requirements could pose legal risks to European fuel importers. #metaanimäärus #EuroopaLiit #kliimamuutused (translated)
The European Commission plans to extend the implementation deadline for the methane regulation by one year to avoid additional pressure on fossil fuel supplies in the current geopolitical situation. #metaanimäärus #EuroopaLiit #kliimamuutused (translated)
Climate change, including heatwaves, air pollution, and the spread of infectious diseases, increases the risk of neurological diseases such as stroke and dementia in Europe, especially among the most vulnerable population groups. #Kliimamuutused #NeuroloogilisedHaigused #Õhusaaste (translated)
Almost all member states have discussed the need for more investments to be made in Europe. This implies that you need some sort of measure that would achieve this. Setting conditions could accomplish that," said European Commission Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra. #heitkogused #EuroopaLiit #kliimamuutus (translated)
"If we do not succeed, we will remain dependent on expensive energy. We see energy blackmailing and we cannot rid ourselves of high energy prices," said Danish Climate and Energy Minister Samira Nawa. #heitkogused #EuroopaLiit #kliimamuutus (translated)
Such a measure would significantly increase the administrative burden. It would mean unfair competition between the European industry to which these requirements apply and the non-European industry," said France's Minister for Ecological Transition Monique Barbut. #heitkogused #EuroopaLiit #kliimamuutus (translated)
Our specialty is the oil shale sector. It is not reasonable today to make investments in, for example, carbon capture, because there are no economically viable new technologies," said the Minister of Energy and Environment Erkki Keldo (RE). #heitkogused #EuroopaLiit #kliimamuutus (translated)
The member states of the European Union are discussing the reform of the emissions trading system, including the requirement that the industry must invest in Europe to receive free quotas, but several countries are expressing concerns about the potential impact of this requirement on competition and administrative burden. #heitkogused #EuroopaLiit #kliimamuutus (translated)
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg joined student protests near Paris, France, to support demands for better learning conditions. #GretaThunberg #Kliimamuutus #Meeleavaldus (translated)
Piret Väinsalu emphasizes that Estonia and Europe must move towards energy sovereignty to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, protect consumers from price fluctuations, and strengthen security in the context of climate change and geopolitical risks. #energiasektor #taastuvenergia #energiasuveräänsus (translated)
The fresh report emphasizes that by the year 2100, several critical issues may threaten humanity, including diseases, climate change, and technological conflicts, which could seriously jeopardize the survival of our species. #kliimamuutused #globaalsedohud #teadusteadlikkus (translated)
China, although becoming a high-income country, does not wish to join the list of developed countries in order to maintain its status as a developing country and avoid financial obligations for global issues, including climate change. #Hiina #arengumaa #globaalneLõuna (translated)
Studies show that wave-like walls and roofs can help buildings protect against strong storm winds and hurricanes, allowing for more effective dissipation of wind energy. #tormituuled #kliimamuutus #tuuleenergiа (translated)
The climate problem primarily arises from their fermentation, which produces methane, and scientists are exploring ways to use yeasts and bacteria for milk production in the future. #kliimamuutus #mäletsejad #metaan (translated)
A new study shows that technology-enthusiast scientists contribute less to climate protection and are more likely not to change their personal lifestyles, as they believe that technology can solve the climate crisis. #kliimamuutused #keskkond #tehnoloogiaareng (translated)
The El Niño climate phenomenon is expected to strengthen further before reaching its peak in December, which could be one of the strongest since 1950, the UN reported, warning of higher temperatures and the worsening effects of human-induced climate change. #ElNiño #kliimamuutused #põud (translated)
"Focusing only on two percent of the project's emissions, the commission left unconsidered in its rationale whether conditions should be established to ensure the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to the maximum practically achievable extent," he noted. The Independent Planning Commission of New South Wales did not consider establishing rules to reduce those emissions, as the majority of them would occur overseas after the export of coal, said Judge James Edelman. #kliimamuutus #söekaevandus #keskkond (translated)
The Australian Supreme Court has for the first time halted the expansion of large coal mines, agreeing that the local impacts of damages caused by climate change must be considered in the assessment of fossil fuel projects. #kliimamuutus #söekaevandus #keskkond (translated)
