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The Czech Republic will spend CZK 2 billion on compensating industrialists for indirect CO2 costs
The Czech Republic will spend CZK 2 billion on compensating industrialists for indirect CO2 costs

The state will support 32 companies, including steel giant Třinecké železárny

Plus 42 days of summer: scientists predict an increase in the heatwave period in Europe
Plus 42 days of summer: scientists predict an increase in the heatwave period in Europe

Europe is warming faster than anywhere else in the world. By the end of the century, summer here will last up to eight months

Oil rigs instead of beaches: Trump allows drilling off the coast of California and Florida
Oil rigs instead of beaches: Trump allows drilling off the coast of California and Florida

The shelf areas are planned to be sold at auction in 2027-2029

Poland has announced a competition for renewable energy cogeneration projects. The investment budget is almost €150 million.
Poland has announced a competition for renewable energy cogeneration projects. The investment budget is almost €150 million.

Entrepreneurs, state-owned and municipally-owned entities, and housing co-owners' associations can use the program

EU takes Poland to court over NO2 air pollution
EU takes Poland to court over NO2 air pollution

In the Krakow and Upper Silesia agglomerations, nitrogen oxide levels have exceeded the norm for 15 years

The best photos from Nature inFocus 2025: wildlife without embellishment
The best photos from Nature inFocus 2025: wildlife without embellishment

The photo contest documents animal life and highlights nature conservation issues

Belgian farmer sues oil company for its impact on the climate
Belgian farmer sues oil company for its impact on the climate

The court's decision on the case could set a historic precedent, creating legal risks for transnational polluting companies

"Zombie fires" are destroying northern forests. Why is this happening and what does it mean for the planet?
"Zombie fires" are destroying northern forests. Why is this happening and what does it mean for the planet?

Scientists are recording a sharp increase in the number of residual fires, which are intensifying due to global warming

Call to action without abandoning fossil fuels: mixed results from COP30
Call to action without abandoning fossil fuels: mixed results from COP30

Delegates agreed on protecting forests and oceans, but consensus broke down on the issue of abandoning oil and gas

Endangered species in the US will be left without protection
Endangered species in the US will be left without protection

According to environmentalists, the Trump administration is prioritizing business interests over protecting endangered species from extinction

Most countries are reducing emissions despite falling short of global development goals – CGD
Most countries are reducing emissions despite falling short of global development goals – CGD

However, joint climate efforts are being undermined by rising emissions in China

More than 30% of new materials in the Netherlands are recycled products. The EU average is 12%
More than 30% of new materials in the Netherlands are recycled products. The EU average is 12%

The country with the lowest circularity rate is Romania, with a coefficient of 1.3%