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Four Thai organisations received funding to fight back against pollution
Four Thai organisations received funding to fight back against pollution
25.2.2020 - BANGKOK / PRAGUE
From left: E.L. Settimo (Zero Mercury), K.Brabcová (Arnika), A.M. Smith (E.Smith's widow), Y. Ismawati (Nexus3)
‘Minamata‘ starring Johnny Depp draws attention to mercury pollution
25.2.2020 - BERLIN
Step towards a toxics-free Europe: European Parliament rejected lead In recycled PVC
Step towards a toxics-free Europe: European Parliament rejected lead In recycled PVC
13.2.2020 - BRUSSELS
Environmental health groups celebrate the end to EU allowance for banned flame retardant chemicals to enter recycling streams & new products
Environmental health groups celebrate the end to EU allowance for banned flame retardant chemicals to enter recycling streams & new products
24.1.2020 - GOTHENBURG/SWEDEN
Fish from the Red list of endangered species sold at Chisinau markets
Fish from the Red list of endangered species sold at Chisinau markets
20.1.2020 - CHISINAU
Participants of the Sarajevo River Talks
Declaration for the protection of Western Balkans Rivers demands the moratorium on construction of hydropower plants
17.12.2019 - SARAJEVO
Installation of monitoring station in Kramatorsk
Ukrainians got non-stop online access to air pollution data
9.12.2019 - KHARKOV / KRYVYI RIH / KRAMATORSK / ZAPORIZHIA
Study presentation at a conference in Yerevan
Toxic pollution of soil confirmed in Northern Armenia
6.12.2019 - YEREVAN / ALAVERDI / PRAGUE
Agbogbloshie scrapyard in Accra, Ghana. Dumped e-waste originated in USA, EU or South Korea
Long awaited global ban on exporting hazardous waste to developing countries becomes law today!
5.12.2019 - SEATTLE
Breakthrough decision on contaminated sites at Minamata Convention on mercury COP 3
Breakthrough decision on contaminated sites at Minamata Convention on mercury COP 3
4.12.2019 - GENEVA
Bamboo cups can be unsafe
Bamboo cups and tableware can release dangerous formaldehyde, says German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR)
29.11.2019 - BERLIN
Discussion in Yerevan with representatives of local communities
Armenia joins the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative
28.11.2019 - YEREVAN
Mercury in Prague's fish
Mercury in Prague's fish
24.11.2019 - PRAGUE
Fish in Prague’s rivers and ponds are less contaminated with toxic mercury than fish bought in Prague food stores
Fish in Prague’s rivers and ponds are less contaminated with toxic mercury than fish bought in Prague food stores
24.11.2019 - PRAGUE
Western Balkans will seek effective protection of its unique and wild rivers in Sarajevo
Western Balkans will seek effective protection of its unique and wild rivers in Sarajevo
19.11.2019 - SARAJEVO
Placstic waste piles in the streets of Bangun
Plastic waste poisons Indonesia’s food chain. Alarming levels of dioxins, PFOS & other banned chemicals found in eggs sampled near plastic waste hot spots in Indonesia
14.11.2019 - GOTHENBURG / JAKARTA / PRAGUE
Toxic TV Binge: Hazardous flame retardant chemicals uncovered in Best Buy, Amazon TVs
Toxic TV Binge: Hazardous flame retardant chemicals uncovered in Best Buy, Amazon TVs
24.10.2019 - WASHINGTON, D.C. / SEATTLE
Teghout Tailing Dump
Teghout mine resumed operation. Tailing dump is in bad condition
23.10.2019 - TEGHOUT
New air monitoring technology is being prepared for heavily polluted cities of Ukraine
New air monitoring technology is being prepared for heavily polluted cities of Ukraine
8.10.2019 - PRAGUE / IVANO-FRANKIVSK
River Keepers require minimal flow regulations
River Keepers require minimal flow regulations
27.9.2019 - SARAJEVO
Minimum river flow – (how) is it defined and regulated by law across Europe?
Minimum river flow – (how) is it defined and regulated by law across Europe?
16.9.2019 - PRAGUE / BANJA LUKA
The town of Fulnek won the Waste Prevention Oscar, placing first within the entire republic
The town of Fulnek won the Waste Prevention Oscar, placing first within the entire republic
13.9.2019 - OSTRAVA
Take photos, help the rivers. People capture the lack of water in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Take photos, help the rivers. People capture the lack of water in Bosnia and Herzegovina
16.8.2019 - BANJA LUKA
Mets Ayrum, tailing pond full of toxic water
Research on toxic chemicals will debunk the pollution dispute in Northern Armenia thanks to Czech experts
17.7.2019 - ALAVERDI
EcoForum 2019 in Zaporizhia
EcoForum 2019 in Zaporizhia: public discussion on air monitoring
20.6.2019 - ZAPORIZHIA
Waste water in Akhtala
Waste water often leaks from mine in Akhtala
17.6.2019 - AKHTALA
Who poisons the air in Bosnia-Herzegovina? The top 10 shows the worst industrial polluters
Who poisons the air in Bosnia-Herzegovina? The top 10 shows the worst industrial polluters
17.6.2019 - ZENICA / PRAGUE
Lethal air pollution with no responsibility. The people of Bosnia and Herzegovina lack information and efficient protection by law
Lethal air pollution with no responsibility. The people of Bosnia and Herzegovina lack information and efficient protection by law
17.6.2019 - ZENICA / PRAGUE
ArcelorMittal panorama in Kryvyi Rih
Scientific tour across Ukraine. Czech researchers help polluted regions
11.6.2019 - KRYVYI RIH / ZAPORIZHIA / KYIV
Thai communities battling to end toxic industrial pollution will receive boost: EU and environmental justice groups honour local struggles
Thai communities battling to end toxic industrial pollution will receive boost: EU and environmental justice groups honour local struggles
5.6.2019 - BANGKOK / PRAGUE
Bosnia-Herzegovina: Environmental permit for Buk Bijela hydropower plant cancelled
Bosnia-Herzegovina: Environmental permit for Buk Bijela hydropower plant cancelled
30.5.2019 - BANJA LUKA
PFOA exemption for medical textiles is risky
Civil Society condemns the EU’s conduct in undermining an otherwise effective worldwide ban of toxic chemical PFOA
13.5.2019 - GENEVA
Sana river springs. Medna HPP is located just few hundred meters further
Sana will live! Initiatives to protect the river accepted
6.5.2019 - BANJA LUKA
Event organized by the Coalition for the River Sana
Over a 100 people gathered by the Sana springs to appeal for the protection of the area
14.6.2019 - DONJA PECKA (BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA)
High Levels of Dioxins Found in Children’s Toys and Other Products Made of Recycled Plastics Found in Argentina, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, the EU, India, Japan and Nigeria
High Levels of Dioxins Found in Children’s Toys and Other Products Made of Recycled Plastics Found in Argentina, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, the EU, India, Japan and Nigeria
2.5.2019 - GÖTEBORG
The alarming results of chicken egg analyzes call for swift changes of legislation (Accra, Ghana)
‘Toxic eggs’ in Switzerland testify to global contamination with poisonous substances
1.5.2019 - GENEVA
E-waste burning "recycling" methods in Accra...
Highest level of world’s most toxic chemicals found in African free-range eggs: European e-waste dumping a contributor
24.4.2019 - GÖTEBORG
NGOs Urge Immediate Action to Stop Toxic Recycling in the EU
NGOs Urge Immediate Action to Stop Toxic Recycling in the EU
23.4.2019 - GENEVA
NGOs react to European Commission letter that tries to justify toxic chemicals in children’s toys and other products made of recycled plastics
NGOs react to European Commission letter that tries to justify toxic chemicals in children’s toys and other products made of recycled plastics
18.4.2019 - BRUSSELS
Town of Shnogh
Inhabitants of Armenian town Shnogh demand compensation for expropriated land
17.4.2019 - SHNOGH
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
Conference in Yerevan
Response of Armenian Nature Protection Ministry to Resolution Adopted in "Industrial Pollution in Lori Region" Conference
22.3.2019 - YEREVAN
Plaintiffs discussing the issue with environmentalists from Yerevan
ECHR supported Armenian farmers, the government ought to pay compensations
14.3.2019 - STRASBOURG / TEGHOUT
More than 375 thousand Europeans have been involved in the fight against water pollution
More than 375 thousand Europeans have been involved in the fight against water pollution
13.3.2019 - PRAGUE
UNSAFE: New EU rules allow toxic chemicals in children’s toys and other products made of recycled plastics
UNSAFE: New EU rules allow toxic chemicals in children’s toys and other products made of recycled plastics
21.2.2019 - PRAGUE / BRUSSELS
Mariupol
“Worse than people think,” says Ukrainian lawyer about air pollution
14.2.2019 - KYIV
As a result of the construction of the weir at Decin we would lose the most valuable natural area
Minister Ťok keeps pushing the weir on the Elbe and the destruction of the natural environment. The illegal Water Transport Strategy is to be approved
1.2.2019 - DECIN
Stop poisoning Ukraine! Industrial cities from eastern Ukraine fight together for clean air
Stop poisoning Ukraine! Industrial cities from eastern Ukraine fight together for clean air
30.1.2019 - KRYVYI RIH / MARIUPOL / ZAPORIZHZHYA
The sediment loads of the Elbe are most valuable in terms of the occurrence of protected species
Is the weir on the Elbe at Decin in the public interest? Illegal government involvement in the decision making of the authorities
23.1.2019 - DECIN
Joy. People believe their fight will be over soon
Kruščica celebrates! The cantonal court cancelled permits for two planned hydropower plants
18.12.2018 - NOVI TRAVNIK
Freedom to the rivers
Let's protect the rivers and those who fight for them!
14.3.2019 - BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
"The situation in Kryvyi Rih seems to be most disturbing," experts alert
Industrial cities of Ukraine are polluted by heavy metals and dioxins, a new study of the Czech experts discovers
11.12.2018 - PRAGUE / KYIV
Alaverdi copper smelting plant fuming over the town of 11,000 inhabitants
Toxic heavy metals were found near people’s houses in Northern Armenia. The local industry is to blame, Czech scientists say
10.12.2018 - PRAGUE / YEREVAN / ALAVERDI
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)
Vice-Rector of the Ostrava University, Jelena Petrucijová at the conference
Air pollution: Governments and cities have to do more, agreed the participants of the international conference
27.11.2018 - OSTRAVA
Dioxins Found in Plastic Toys – Stricter Limits Are Required to Stop Toxic Chemicals from Reappearing in Consumer Products Made from Recycled Plastic
Dioxins Found in Plastic Toys – Stricter Limits Are Required to Stop Toxic Chemicals from Reappearing in Consumer Products Made from Recycled Plastic
23.11.2018 - BERLIN / BRUSSELS
Valley of the Elbe
The minister wants to negotiate foreign compensation for the weir at Decin. According to the European Commission, this is not acceptable
22.11.2018 - DECIN
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
Congratulation to Maksym Borodin!
Ukrainian ecologist won one million hryvnias for Mariupol. Congrats!
20.11.2018 - KIEV / OSTRAVA
Martin Skalský (left) and Jindřich Petrlík from Arnika during a press conference
Human health must not be threatened by polluted air, resonates from the Conference in Ostrava
19.11.2018 - OSTRAVA
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)
Ilustrative picture
Europe's toxic air to be discussed at a unique international conference in the Czech Republic
14.11.2018 - OSTRAVA
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)
Meeting of the Coalition for Protection of BiH Rivers in Gornja Pecka
‘River Keepers’ from BiH touring the Czech Republic
1.11.2018 - PRAGUE
Spolana chemical plant "won" for the fourth time in a row
Worst Czech polluter of 2017? Spolana Neratovice chemical plant
30.10.2018 - PRAGUE
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
European study exposing toxic e-waste chemicals in children’s products spurs calls for policy to end recycling exemptions for hazardous waste
European study exposing toxic e-waste chemicals in children’s products spurs calls for policy to end recycling exemptions for hazardous waste
16.10.2018 - BRUSSELS
Free-flowing rivers without dams, demand scientists and activists on the premiere summit
Free-flowing rivers without dams, demand scientists and activists on the premiere summit
15.10.2018 - SARAJEVO
E-waste floods southeast Asia (illustrative)
No more e-waste! Thailand against foreign garbage
5.10.2018 - BANGKOK
Cyan menace - the tailling dam in Metz Ayrum
Poisoned Armenia? Czech experts are exploring mining-related pollution
4.10.2018 - ALAVERDI / PRAGUE
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
Fumes over Mariupol
Czech experts are collecting new data on air pollution in Ukraine
10.9.2018 - PRAGUE / KIEV
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
Calls for tightening the international legislation heard at a conference on toxic substances
Calls for tightening the international legislation heard at a conference on toxic substances
31.8.2018 - KRAKÓW
International tools to counteract polluters in Armenia
International tools to counteract polluters in Armenia
28.8.2018 - YEREVAN
The Elbe Valley
The weir on the River Elbe will not help water transport. Investment in tourism would support the economy.
27.8.2018 - DECIN
Czech ambasador and Arnika during the meeting with Armenian Minister Grigoryan (left-center)
Industrial pollution needs to be resolved, Armenian minister and Arnika agreed
13.8.2018 - YEREVAN
The story of Kruščica had flown across Europe
Year of the river keepers. People have been guarding for 365 days
2.8.2018 - KRUŠČICA
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
A snapshot from the seminar in Zaporozhye
We're organizing seminars on air pollution in the industrial cities of Ukraine
16.7.2018 - ZAPOROZHYE / KRYVYI RIH / DNIPRO
Who will bear responsibility for residents’ health in mining areas?
Who will bear responsibility for residents’ health in mining areas?
6.7.2018 - TEGHUT
Members of the signatory countries in Geneva
Aarhus anniversary: 20 years of environmental democracy
20.6.2018 - GENEVA
Alej Zahradky
"Tree Avenues 2019" international conference held in the Czech Republic
10.7.2018 - LIBEREC
Women of Kruščica will not abandon their river yet
Small victory of the Balkan village: the hydro-power plants permit cancelled
19.6.2018 - KRUŠČICA (BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA)
Real owners of metal mines in Armenia to be revealed
Real owners of metal mines in Armenia to be revealed
18.6.2018 - YEREVAN
Erik Solheim, UNEP's Executive Director
United Nations condemns environment related violence
12.6.2018 - NAIROBI / BELÉM
Bosnia and Herzegovina needs a regulation on minimum river flow
Bosnia and Herzegovina needs a regulation on minimum river flow
8.6.2018 - BANJA LUKA
The Sana keepers refuse to give up on their river
Save the Sana River springs before it’s too late, people plead
5.6.2018 - DONJA PECKA (BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA)
Thailand suffers from contaminated water among others
For healthier living in Thailand. Victims of industrial pollution defend their rights
5.6.2018 - BANGKOK
Lori region leads in atmospheric emissions in Armenia
Lori region leads in atmospheric emissions in Armenia
25.5.2018 - LORI PROVINCE
The Elbe Valley
The future government plans to build a weir on the River Elbe in spite of criticism by experts
17.5.2018 - DECIN
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
More money to protect the environment? European organizations appeal to the EU
More money to protect the environment? European organizations appeal to the EU
2.5.2018 - BRUSSELS / PRAGUE
Prague's Mayor, Adriana Krnacova (right) and the author of the Metropolitan Plan - architect Roman Koucky
The Metropolitan Plan will allow developers to build on the majority of parks and green areas in Prague
27.4.2018 - PRAGUE
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