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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Why is the VAT for environmentally friendly heat from a heat pump higher than for solid fuel heating?

A viewer named Gatis questions the logic behind the VAT system that imposes a higher rate on heat pumps compared to solid fuel heating, expressing concerns over its fairness and implications for green energy incentives.

Mar 22 โ€ข 08:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Foam, the subtle charm of foam

The article highlights the environmentally friendly approach of the newly renovated Brisas Mรฉrida hotel in Mexico, which has achieved LEED certification as a testament to its commitment to sustainability.

Mar 20 โ€ข 17:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

What if there is a refill station in the dormitory? An experiment by the Gwanak Climate Citizens' Assembly involving citizens of all ages

The Gwanak Climate Citizens' Assembly has proposed various environmentally friendly initiatives, including introducing refill stations in dormitories and utilizing reusable products, after four weeks of deliberation among citizens of diverse ages.

Mar 19 โ€ข 07:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Ecobonus for motorcycles and scooters: how to obtain up to 4,000 euros in incentives

The Ecobonus program for purchasing environmentally friendly motorcycles and scooters resumes on March 18, allowing dealers to secure financial incentives for buyers.

Mar 18 โ€ข 08:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Motorbike and scooter bonuses start, up to 4,000 euros in contributions

The Italian government has launched a new eco-bonus program to support the purchase of environmentally-friendly motorcycles and scooters, offering contributions of up to 4,000 euros.

Mar 18 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Flying electric boats want to take the world by storm

Sweden's Candela is constructing twelve electric hydrofoil ferries that are more efficient and environmentally friendly than traditional options.

Mar 16 โ€ข 13:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Life & Tech

Shower Soaps: Which Solid Shower Soap is the Best?

A dermatologist tests ten solid shower soaps to identify the best options that are environmentally friendly and effective for skin care.

Mar 12 โ€ข 15:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Port of Santos extends discount on tariffs for 'green ships'; understand

The Port of Santos has extended its discount on tariffs for 'green ships' by 120 days to encourage environmentally friendly practices in maritime transport.

Mar 9 โ€ข 14:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Water Cremation: The New Service Offered by Funeral Homes to Protect the Environment

A new environmentally-friendly method of burial known as 'water cremation' or alkaline hydrolysis is gaining popularity in various countries as an alternative to traditional cremation.

Mar 5 โ€ข 17:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

EU orders to buy European - public procurements must favor European green products

The European Commission mandates that public procurements prioritize EU-made products and environmentally friendly solutions across various sectors, particularly in the automotive and clean energy industries.

Mar 4 โ€ข 12:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

From Your Ramadan Kitchen: How Spoiled Bread is Turned into Synthetic Acids?

A recent study highlights the potential of spoiled bread during Ramadan to be converted into environmentally friendly products, addressing significant food waste issues in the Arab world.

Mar 3 โ€ข 12:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Rule change means some in UK can choose 'water cremation' from Monday

A new rule in Scotland allows for 'water cremation' as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional burial or cremation.

Mar 2 โ€ข 06:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Road transport is cheaper, more flexible, and often more environmentally friendly than rail

The article argues that road transport is more cost-effective, flexible, and environmentally friendly than rail transport, emphasizing the need to maintain the most efficient parts of the railway system.

Mar 2 โ€ข 06:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'Boil-in-the-bag' cremations update in UK first for eco funerals

The UK is set to introduce environmentally-friendly water cremations, known as 'boil-in-the-bag' funerals, becoming the first region in the UK to do so following new regulations in Scotland.

Mar 2 โ€ข 00:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Cafรฉ Satz in Marburg: Fancy Mealworm Waffle?

Cafรฉ Satz in Marburg is attracting customers with its environmentally friendly and protein-rich dishes made from insects like crickets and grasshoppers.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Insects as a Protein Source: Would You Like Mealworm Waffles?

In Marburg, a student cafรฉ is attracting customers with innovative insect-based snacks, highlighting the potential of insects as an environmentally friendly protein source.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Fuels: Is SP95 on the verge of extinction?

The number of service stations offering E10 fuel has surpassed those providing SP95, indicating a shift towards more economical and environmentally friendly fuel options in France.

Feb 20 โ€ข 09:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Telegraph
Life & Tech

The 17 best clothes steamers of 2026, tested for quickly removing creases from clothes

This article reviews the best clothes steamers of 2026, highlighting their efficiency in removing creases and offering convenience over traditional ironing.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Researchers at Tallinn University of Technology create pyrite-based solar battery

Researchers from Tallinn University of Technology have developed a pyrite-based solar battery that is cheaper and more environmentally friendly than existing alternatives.

Feb 18 โ€ข 07:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Improved Technology: Environmentally Friendly Cooling with Magnetic Force

Researchers in Darmstadt have developed a new environmentally friendly cooling technology utilizing magnetic cooling methods that do not rely on harmful refrigerants.

Feb 16 โ€ข 05:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Nammo to develop a new environmentally friendly rocket engine - using local potato spirit

Nammo has signed a contract with ESA to develop a new environmentally friendly rocket engine using local potato spirit as part of its fuel.

Feb 12 โ€ข 09:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

How ร…sa buys cheap food for the whole family: "1,000 kronor a week is the limit"

ร…sa Axelsson challenges herself to feed her family of four on a weekly budget of 1,000 kronor, finding ways to prepare nutritious, tasty, and environmentally friendly meals amidst rising food prices in Sweden.

Feb 8 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

Futuristic Mountain Lodge in the Dolomites. Opening During the Games

A futuristic, environmentally friendly, and self-sustaining mountain lodge is set to debut in the Italian Alps during the 2026 Winter Olympics, designed by the Turin-based architecture firm Carlo Ratti Associati.

Feb 6 โ€ข 09:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

From the History of Electric Cars. They Played a Leading Role at the Dawn of Automotive Development

The article discusses the historical significance of electric cars in the early development of the automotive industry and their potential as an environmentally friendly alternative today.

Feb 5 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Award Winner Evelin Loit-Harro: the fruit of science is students

Evelin Loit-Harro and Liina Talgre from the Estonian University of Life Sciences received an award for researching environmentally friendly farming practices that ensure stable yields and maintain soil fertility.

Feb 5 โ€ข 12:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
Life & Tech

Kaido Tammeveski: the price of hydrogen cars is kept high by platinum burden

Kaido Tammeveski, a professor recognized with a national science award, aims to replace expensive platinum in fuel cells with affordable iron to make environmentally friendly transportation more accessible.

Feb 5 โ€ข 12:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

KIK funds modernization of 18 heating plants in Estonia with a total of 4.5 million euros

The Environmental Investment Centre (KIK) supported the modernization of 18 heating plants across nine counties in Estonia with nearly 4.5 million euros to enhance environmentally friendly heating system equipment.

Feb 3 โ€ข 11:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iRozhlas
Life & Tech

Cheaper and more ecological production of hydrogen peroxide. The material was developed by scientists from Olomouc and Ostrava

Scientists from Olomouc and Ostrava have discovered a method for producing hydrogen peroxide that is cheaper and more environmentally friendly, utilizing only solar energy, oxygen, and water, unlike previous methods that relied on toxic solvents and expensive palladium catalysts.

Jan 16 โ€ข 04:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
Life & Tech

The future of bioplastics is starting to gain industrial consistency

The production of bioplastics, currently only 0.5% of the market, is expected to double in the next five years driven by regulatory and consumer demands for environmentally friendly packaging.

Jan 11 โ€ข 23:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iRozhlas
National & Local

Foresters in Pรญsek Region Praise Frosty Weather. Timber Harvesting is More Environmentally Friendly

Foresters in the Pรญsek region are appreciating the frosty weather as it allows for more environmentally friendly timber harvesting.

Jan 9 โ€ข 07:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

I check the inside label of everything I buy - it has saved me hundreds

A new TikTok trend focused on sustainability called 'natural shopping' encourages consumers to check garment labels, resulting in significant savings and a more environmentally friendly wardrobe.

Jan 6 โ€ข 12:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
Life & Tech

Cookie tart with chocolate cream

The article discusses seasonal foods that are healthier, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly, providing a downloadable guide for identifying fruits, vegetables, and fish currently in season.

Jan 3 โ€ข 21:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Ministers may cut green tech mandate from new homes regulations in England

Ministers in England are considering removing the requirement for carbon-cutting technology in new homes amidst pressure from homebuilders, which some experts view as a setback for environmentally-friendly construction standards.

Jan 2 โ€ข 06:00 UTC

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