Pollution
Serbia in red: How to see the air quality on the Google map
For years, Serbia has been on the list of the biggest air polluters in the world, and Google now offers the option of measuring pollution
Air quality
Pollution Protection Law
Along with the avalanche of protests spreading across Serbia, far from public attention, a group of environmental activists and scientists is waging war with the Ministry of Environmental Protection over a controversial bill that regulates no less than - how to breathe in Serbia
Environment
Air pollution: Everything is red in Serbia
On the IQAir website, the air quality index in Belgrade is 124, and there is a lot of pollution in other cities in Serbia
Interview: Hristina Vojvodić, RERI
EPS does not act on a pollution judgment
We are talking about excessive emissions of sulfur dioxide, a harmful gas that has been scientifically proven to have a negative effect on human health and the environment. It is important for citizens to know that when we talk about excessive emissions, we mean emissions that are as much as six times higher than permitted. Such multiple emissions lead to various consequences for health, with the most serious arising from excessive and long-term exposure to sulfur dioxide. This leads to a significant increase in mortality from respiratory and cardiovascular diseases
Energy Industry
After the introduction of the purification system, the pollution produced by the Kostolac TPP is even greater
The construction of a desulfurization plant at the Kostolac Thermal Power Plant was supposed to reduce pollution by 96 percent. It's just that in 2023, the emission of sulfur dioxide was 9242 tons higher than in 2022. EPS is responsible for 41,6 percent of air pollution in Serbia
Environment
Facing pollution: The worst air in Nis and Pirot
The last annual report on the state of air quality in Serbia showed a high level of pollution in all major cities, as in previous years. The air in Nis and Pirot belongs to the third, worst category and is excessively polluted due to harmful PM10 and PM2.5 particles. Novi Sad, Pančevo, Smederevo, Kosjerić, Užice, Kruševac, Novi Pazar and Valjevo are galloping after them.
Ecology
Public health in the smoke of energy poverty
Energy poverty represents a major obstacle in achieving an adequate standard of living that enables preservation and improvement of health. The direct impact on health is primarily related to the impossibility of achieving and maintaining the optimal household temperature and the use of modern forms of energy for household chores, as well as the resulting air pollution inside and outside the household.
Air pollution
There is no fog in Belgrade, only smog
Thousands of people in Serbia die prematurely every year due to the consequences of bad air. And it doesn't have to be like that, experts say
Evropa
Luxembourg: Public transport free, yet fewer passengers
In 2022, the number of passengers dropped to 22 million, from 25 million in 2019, the Luxembourg Ministry of Transport announced
Environment
When the air is visible with the naked eye - it is better to stay at home
Serbian cities are among the most polluted in Europe, and winters are often unbearable. Doctor Jovan Stoiljković tells "Vreme" how to protect yourself to some extent and warns that the only real solution is to invest in the environment instead of stadiums and weapons.
Import of used cars
Serbia, the graveyard for European minorities
Mostly old, dirty and cheap cars from the European Union are imported into Serbia, while the EU itself is making plans to switch to electric vehicles. A large survey by "Vremen" shows that this will leave even more used cars for poor Balkan or African countries.
Environmental protection
Leskovac is the most polluted in Europe: For a year, no one lifted a finger
On the city's website, the air in Leskovac is listed as "clean or slightly polluted", although according to PM10 particle values, Leskovac is the most polluted city in Europe. The Belgrade Open School (BOŠ) pointed out this problem last year in June when it prepared an analysis of air quality data on the occasion of the World Environment Day.
Individual fireplaces and energy poverty
While burning tires and shoes
According to data from the Ministry of Mining and Energy from 2021, individual furnaces are the third largest polluter in Serbia, after large energy plants and traffic. Ana Brnabić announced that their eradication will be achieved by 2025. Despite some progress, it seems that the deadline will be greatly missed. Why? What is the situation now?
Research
More than half of Serbian citizens fear a war in Kosovo
29 percent of respondents believe that the authorities in Serbia were certainly aware of the impending attack in Banjska, 40 percent think they were probably aware, 29 that they were not aware, and XNUMX percent have no opinion
Environment
"Guardian" research: Serbia among the most polluted countries in Europe
More than half of the population of North Macedonia and Serbia live with four times more harmful particles in the air than prescribed by the guidelines of the World Health Organization
Air pollution
Ironworks in Smederevo: Poisonous red powder covers everything
Seven years have passed since the Chinese group HBIS, one of the largest steel producers in the world, bought the Smederevo Ironworks. Residents of the surrounding villages are still fighting for clean air. The German Welt writes about their struggle in an article with the title "Three villages against China".
Air pollution
Karaburma: Burning tires, plastic and cables
Almost every day, thick black smoke rises over Karaburma in several locations. Tires, plastic, cables are set on fire, and the competent services do not respond to citizens' reports
Environment
Air kills children: Serbia is among the most polluted countries
Air pollution causes over 1.200 premature deaths per year among children and young people in Europe and significantly increases the risk of chronic diseases later in life. The biggest pollution is in the Balkans, in North Macedonia and Turkey
Economy
Government subsidy: For those who have money for a new car
Starting next year, the state will give citizens 2.100 euros to replace an old vehicle with a new one with a Euro 6 standard engine, in order to reduce air pollution. However, it is known that most of them will not have to pay another 60 percent and buy a new car
Ecology
Deputies of the Green-Left Club: Minister Vujović, please resign
The request to resign will increase her rating in the party, the minister for environmental protection expects. Funds for environmental protection make up less than one percent of the budget, says Radomir Lazović, and he reminds that one million euros per year is earmarked for the change of individual fire pits, and that for the next eight years, 600 million euros are needed for this work.
Environment
Air pollution in Montenegro: Avoid outdoor activities
Citizens of Montenegro in some cities are advised to avoid outdoor activities due to the high level of air pollution that is expected in the coming days.
Environment
Air pollution: Attack on respiratory organs
The air in Serbia is "very bad" in 43 municipalities where 37,2 percent of the population live, and 33,9 percent live in municipalities with "bad" air quality. In the Belgrade municipality of Savski venac, the concentration of PM particles yesterday was 20,2 times higher than allowed
Environment
Belgrade: How to survive the air?
This morning, Belgrade is again among the most polluted cities in the world. On the list of the specialized website IQAir shares third and fourth place with Dubai. And the heating season has just begun
Environment
Air pollution: Belgrade is once again the world champion
Last night, according to the data of the IQ Air Belgrade application, Belgrade was once again in first place among the most polluted cities in the world. Nothing is better in Valjevo, Užice or Smederevo. Air loaded with harmful particles is the immediate cause of respiratory diseases, even those with a fatal outcome
News
Air protection program: A year on hold
In Serbia, polluting substances lead to about 11.000 premature deaths every year. An air protection program that offers a number of solutions to this problem was drafted last year, but was never adopted
News
Obrenovac: It's time to breathe
This Friday and Saturday, there is AIR FEST in Obrenovac. The goal of the festival, which is being held for the second time this year, is to encourage fellow citizens not to pollute the environment. The program is dominated by rock, as the universal language of generations
Personal attitude
The air in Belgrade kills - who is responsible?
If the city government, which was responsible for the implementation of the Air Quality Plan from 2016 to 2020, does not pay for inaction and failure, we have no reason to expect a more positive outcome in the next ten years. If the unsuccessful city government does not pay the bill, the debt of their inaction will be paid by the citizens, with their money, health and lives.