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The joy of Kruščica villagers and environmentalists from Banja Luka
People sang and danced, greedy investors aren't welcome, says environmentalist on canceled HPPs
31.3.2019 - KRUŠČICA
Praised Kumasi medical waste incinerator rises many disturbing questions
Praised Kumasi medical waste incinerator rises many disturbing questions
6.12.2018 - KUMASI
Closed, yet still menacing – is the former medical waste incinerator toxic today?
Closed, yet still menacing – is the former medical waste incinerator toxic today?
5.12.2018 - ACCRA
Toxic life of scrappers – burning e-waste and bashing car parts at Agbogbloshie
Toxic life of scrappers – burning e-waste and bashing car parts at Agbogbloshie
3.12.2018 - ACCRA
Small hydropower plants cause Bosnia-Herzegovina more than EUR 2 million in losses annually
Small hydropower plants cause Bosnia-Herzegovina more than EUR 2 million in losses annually
30.11.2018 - BANJA LUKA (BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA)
Maruiplo. Presumably city with the worst air pollution conditions of all Ukraine
Pictures from polluted cities of Ukraine won the Czech Press Photo
21.11.2018 - PRAGUE
Kruščica residents against ‘illegal HPPs’ gathered for a quiet protest in Travnik
Kruščica residents against ‘illegal HPPs’ gathered for a quiet protest in Travnik
15.11.2018 - TRAVNIK (BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA)
Environmental organizations from Western Balkans against the construction of small hydropower plants on the Balkan rivers
Environmental organizations from Western Balkans against the construction of small hydropower plants on the Balkan rivers
3.12.2018 - BANJA LUKA (BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA)
A dry river bed north of Budapest
Danube gone dry as the water level hits record low
29.10.2018 - BUDAPEST
Picture with a view over the industrial panorama of Mariupol
Arnika's photos from Ukraine compete in the Czech Press Photo, you can also decide on the winner
23.10.2018 - PRAGUE / MARIUPOL
E-waste floods southeast Asia (illustrative)
No more e-waste! Thailand against foreign garbage
5.10.2018 - BANGKOK
For healthier environment in their city
We want to breathe! Citizens of Ukrainian cities demonstrate for lower industrial emissions
2.10.2018 - KRYVYI RIH
Akarapon Teebthaisong (middle) and Jindřich Petrlík (right) during sampling
Faulty ‘waste recycling' harms Thai communities, expert presented
27.9.2018 - KRAKÓW
IPEN urged delegates of the Basel Convention meeting to set safe limits for toxic chemicals in waste
IPEN urged delegates of the Basel Convention meeting to set safe limits for toxic chemicals in waste
4.9.2018 - GENEVA
International tools to counteract polluters in Armenia
International tools to counteract polluters in Armenia
28.8.2018 - YEREVAN
EcoLur: Czech specialists studying the mining pollution in Alaverdi, Akhtala, and Shnogh
EcoLur: Czech specialists studying the mining pollution in Alaverdi, Akhtala, and Shnogh
31.7.2018 - LORI PROVINCE
Who will bear responsibility for residents’ health in mining areas?
Who will bear responsibility for residents’ health in mining areas?
6.7.2018 - TEGHUT
Real owners of metal mines in Armenia to be revealed
Real owners of metal mines in Armenia to be revealed
18.6.2018 - YEREVAN
Lori region leads in atmospheric emissions in Armenia
Lori region leads in atmospheric emissions in Armenia
25.5.2018 - LORI PROVINCE
Elena Manvelyan from AWHHE
Expert: Sorrowful statistics of cancer morbidity in Armenia are no coincidence
10.5.2018 - YEREVAN
Trouts, salmons and other species might disappear in large numbers from the Balkans
Death of fish in the Balkans? The dams will threaten 113 endangered species
9.5.2018 - GRAZ / BANJA LUKA
River keepers: "Water has no alternative - electricity production has!"
River keepers: "Water has no alternative - electricity production has!"
22.4.2018 - BANJA LUKA (BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA)
The Palace of Nations in Geneva
New global rules to enhance the voice of the public appear with help of the Czech Republic
16.4.2018 - GENEVA / PRAGUE
Standing by the Bridge of the brave women from Kruščica, which was named in their honor after the August attack by the police.
Kruščica – extraordinary women fight for their river and change social norms
6.4.2018 - KRUŠČICA (BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA)
International Day of Action for Rivers is celebrated for the 21st time in 2018
Have a nice rivers’ day and keep the dams away!
14.3.2018 - PRAGUE
„Beautiful, collect them all“ doll purchased in Olomouc (Czech Republic) contained phthalates
Every 5th toy on European market contains dangerous phthalates
12.3.2018 - HELSINKI
From the Srđ Hill the view over Dubrovnik is marvelous
Golf lawsuit threatens to ruin Friends of the Earth Croatia
21.2.2018 - DUBROVNIK
Željeznica is still drinkable - thanks to local people.
Fight for water: valuable Bosnian rivers are disappearing in concrete
19.2.2018 - BANJA LUKA
Over 1000 mine workers dismissed from Russian-owned company in Armenia
Over 1000 mine workers dismissed from Russian-owned company in Armenia
15.2.2018 - TEGHUT
We often do not find information about the chemical composition of the products.
Will there finally be mandatory labeling of chemical composition for all products?
2.2.2018 - PRAGUE
Reusing resources is gentle for both nature and wallet
Europe one large step closer to circular economics
28.1.2018 - BRUSSELS
Andrey Rudomakha is one of the main characters of civic movement in Ciscaucasia
Brutal beating of an environmental activists in Russia
4.1.2018 - KRASNODAR
Ilustrative photo
Brominated flame retardants contaminate plastic spatulas, spoons and others kitchen utensils
30.12.2017 - PRAGUE
Roland Weber speaking during international conference.
German scientist warns against dangerous product for wood and coal boilers
28.12.2017 - PRAGUE / VIENNA / UMEA
In September, people in Kiev protested against the practice of the MHP. A part of the demonstration was an exhibition describing the major issues in the company's behavior.
Ten sins of Ukrainian oligarch, the problems are too many
16.12.2017 - KIEV
MHP presents the biogas project as "environmentaly friendy", experts consider this largely disputable (factory of MHP's Nasha ryaba)
Miracle sadly averted, EBRD's support of Ukrainian oligarch approved
13.12.2017 - ZAOZERNE (UKRAINE)
Planned biogas plant is supposed to solve some waste issues of the MHP massive poultry production
EBRD’s loan to Ukrainian agrooligarch postponed… or not?
8.12.2017 - ZAOZERNE (UKRAINE)
Cement plant near Manpo, North Korea (illustration)
Cement plants as a source of toxic substances
15.11.2017 - PRAGUE / ALICANTE / UMEA
Fluoropolymers made with PFOA are, for example, in Teflon (illustrative photo)
The European Commission is questionably consulting the chemical exceptions
30.10.2017 - BRUSSELS / PRAGUE
Jasminka Randelovic from ALHem presented the campaign on right to know about toxic chemicals in consumer products in Serbia.
IPEN CEE Regional Meeting Participants Visit Czech Chemical Factory
27.10.2017 - PRAGUE
Activists protests in front of EBRD´s office in Kiev
Activists called the EBRD to protect communities from agribusinesses
29.9.2017 - KIEV
Delegates during the meeting in Budva
Today paves the way for the future: European ECO Forum Statement to the MOP in Budva 2017
12.9.2017 - BUDVA (MONTENEGRO)
Members of the Coalition to Protect Bosnia-Herzegovina’s Rivers, Kruscica
Open letter to EU, OSCE and UN representatives regarding the police violence in Kruscica, Bosnia & Hercegovina
31.8.2017 - PRAGUE / BANJA LUKA
Toxic recycling continues, workers in developing countries and our children suffer
Toxic recycling continues, workers in developing countries and our children suffer
30.8.2017 - PRAGUE
Riot police forcibly remove residents defending river against hydropower
Riot police forcibly remove residents defending river against hydropower
24.8.2017 - BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Decrease in the number of sperm threatens the fertility of men from developed countries, problems are also toxic substances
Decrease in the number of sperm threatens the fertility of men from developed countries, problems are also toxic substances
23.8.2017 - PRAGUE / NEW YORK
Cement factory in Fushun in the northeast Liaoning Province in China (illustration)
Risk of new POPs formation during fly ash processing in cement plants
30.7.2017 - BEIJING
Huchen protesting at Drina regatta
Huchen protesting at Drina regatta
24.7.2017 - BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Festival on renewable energy ReAction took place in Kiev
Festival on renewable energy ReAction took place in Kiev
30.6.2017 - KIEV
Photocontest "Postcard from the village" brings attention to rural areas in Ukraine
Photocontest "Postcard from the village" brings attention to rural areas in Ukraine
27.6.2017 - UKRAINE
Study tour to western Ukraine showed sustainable rural practices to active citizens
Study tour to western Ukraine showed sustainable rural practices to active citizens
20.6.2017 - UKRAINE
Crime on the River Sana
Crime on the River Sana
7.6.2017 - BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Freedom to the rivers!
Freedom to the rivers!
25.7.2017 - BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Important pieces missing to safeguard toxic-free material cycles!
Important pieces missing to safeguard toxic-free material cycles!
20.4.2017 - Prague/World
Keep the Promise, Eliminate POPs
Keep the Promise, Eliminate POPs
20.4.2017 - Stockholm/Praha
The training on public participation in decision making in Brest
The training on public participation in decision making in Brest
20.4.2017 - Brest
Belarusian activists has been freed after week, many people remain in prison
Belarusian activists has been freed after week, many people remain in prison
4.4.2017 - MINSK
Life in Vinnytsia is highly affected by massive chicken industry
Life in Vinnytsia is highly affected by massive chicken industry
30.3.2017 - VINNYTSIA
Institution are giving advantage to the private and not the public interest – Zoning plan of a special purpose area “Ada”
Institution are giving advantage to the private and not the public interest – Zoning plan of a special purpose area “Ada”
12.8.2016 - Banja Luka
The Initiative for ratification of the GMO amendment has been submitted
The Initiative for ratification of the GMO amendment has been submitted
12.8.2016 - Banja Luka
Ugar is a destroyed River, not an untouched nature
Ugar is a destroyed River, not an untouched nature
1.7.2016 - Banja Luka
Review of the Civic Initiative for Borik
Review of the Civic Initiative for Borik
28.6.2016 - Banja Luka
Stopping hydropower plant Prizren Grad on river Sana
Stopping hydropower plant Prizren Grad on river Sana
20.5.2016 - Sana
GMO amandment- our right to know and decide
GMO amandment- our right to know and decide
19.5.2016 - Sarajevo
Save Sana – Stop Kelag!
Save Sana – Stop Kelag!
23.4.2016 - Sana
Destruction of Sana right now
Destruction of Sana right now
20.4.2016 - Sana
Stara Ada – public or private interest?
Stara Ada – public or private interest?
14.4.2016 - Banja Luka
Hydropower plant „Medna“ creates one million KM loss for Republic of Srpska
Hydropower plant „Medna“ creates one million KM loss for Republic of Srpska
21.3.2016 - Sana
The law of the stronger in Bardača – 178 species of birds : 1 variety of corn
The law of the stronger in Bardača – 178 species of birds : 1 variety of corn
2.2.2016 - Bardača
Radio Interview: Stopping the "dam tsumani" in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Radio Interview: Stopping the "dam tsumani" in Bosnia and Herzegovina
1.3.2017 - Bosnia and Herzegovina
The coalition for river protection in Bosnia and Herzegovina is starting the campaign against hydropower plants
The coalition for river protection in Bosnia and Herzegovina is starting the campaign against hydropower plants
29.12.2016 - Banja Luka
Pro-GMO campaign exploits Nobel laureates
Pro-GMO campaign exploits Nobel laureates
4.7.2016 - Banja Luka
Genetically modified soy illegally in Republic of Srpska
Genetically modified soy illegally in Republic of Srpska
15.11.2016 - Banja Luka
World Food Day- Do we know what we eat?
World Food Day- Do we know what we eat?
17.10.2016 - Banja Luka
Rivers of Bosnia and Herzegovina arenas for enrichment and injustice
Rivers of Bosnia and Herzegovina arenas for enrichment and injustice
14.3.2016 - Banja Luka
European Parliaments asks BiH governments to protect Una and Sutjeska
European Parliaments asks BiH governments to protect Una and Sutjeska
15.4.2016 - Banja Luka
International Conference "Tree Avenues 2017 – Renewal and Maintenance"
International Conference "Tree Avenues 2017 – Renewal and Maintenance"
20.4.2017 - Pardubice
Mayor favors Railways and prolongs the agony of the residents in the Ložionička street
Mayor favors Railways and prolongs the agony of the residents in the Ložionička street
29.10.2016 - Banja Luka
Camels in Mangystau, Kazakhstan. Photo: Majda Slamova/Arnika
Camel milk from Mangystau contains high concentrations of dangerous chemicals
19.9.2016 - AKTAU/KARAGANDA/PRAGUE
Six problems – six solutions: The EU small grants help the local communities in Mangystau to deal with environmental issues
Six problems – six solutions: The EU small grants help the local communities in Mangystau to deal with environmental issues
16.9.2016 - AKTAU/ASTANA
Ustyurt Nature Reserve aspires to become World Heritage Site, but the oilmen too have an itch for its splendid landscapes
Ustyurt Nature Reserve aspires to become World Heritage Site, but the oilmen too have an itch for its splendid landscapes
15.9.2016 - AKTAU
Summer Soft Refreshment Drinks in Glasses Containing Heavy Metals
Summer Soft Refreshment Drinks in Glasses Containing Heavy Metals
10.8.2016 - Prague
Children Summer Shoes? They Often Contain Toxic Lead and Hazardous Phthalates
Children Summer Shoes? They Often Contain Toxic Lead and Hazardous Phthalates
3.8.2016 - Prague
The greatest polluters of Kazakhstan: Steelworks, oilfields and power plants. Many companies do not publish their data
The greatest polluters of Kazakhstan: Steelworks, oilfields and power plants. Many companies do not publish their data
14.7.2016 - ASTANA/PRAGUE
Citizens of Kazakhstan will learn who pollutes their environment
Citizens of Kazakhstan will learn who pollutes their environment
12.7.2016 - ASTANA
International conference "We have a right to know and to speak" - Prague, December 10, 2015
International conference "We have a right to know and to speak" - Prague, December 10, 2015
10.12.2015 - Langhans Galerie Prague
International Conference "Tree Avenues 2015" – Financial Resources for Tree Avenues
International Conference "Tree Avenues 2015" – Financial Resources for Tree Avenues
27.11.2015 - Lednice
Lowering Dangerous Mercury Pollution: World Experts Consult, with Czech Participation
Lowering Dangerous Mercury Pollution: World Experts Consult, with Czech Participation
6.3.2015 - PRETORIA/PRAHA
NGOs representatives advocating early public participation at the Task Force meeting
Involving citizens in decision-making and respecting their opinion is necessary
26.2.2016 - SWITZERLAND / GENEVA
Zenica fights for the right to breathe
Zenica fights for the right to breathe
22.12.2014 - Zenica/ Bosnia and Herzegovina
Selection of international news - 8
Selection of international news - 8
15.12.2014 - PRAHA/WORLD
New household guide to chemical safety
New household guide to chemical safety
11.12.2014 - MINSK / PRAGUE
Extreme concentrations of smog and dust
Extreme concentrations of smog and dust
1.12.2014 - Zenica
Selection of international news - 7
Selection of international news - 7
21.10.2014 - PRAHA/WORLD
Lake Modrac´s watershed relief
Lake Modrac´s watershed relief
5.10.2014 - Banovići, Lukavac, Tuzla, Živinice
The Negotiations in the House of Representatives
New Act on Environmental Protection
25.9.2014 - Bosnia and Herzegovina
Selection of international news - 6
Selection of international news - 6
14.8.2014 - PRAHA/WORLD
Kamen Velichkov, Charge de Affairs of the Delegation of the European Union to Kazakhstan, makes his welcome speech at the conference on chemical safety
Toxics Free Kazakhstan: speech of Kamen Velichkov
7.8.2014 - ASTANA
Expert Excursion: Tree Avenues of Moravian-Silesian Region
Expert Excursion: Tree Avenues of Moravian-Silesian Region
10.6.2014 - NORTHERN MORAVIA
Selection of international news - 5
Selection of international news - 5
6.6.2014 - PRAHA/WORLD
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