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HGSS station Gospić successfully cleaned the underwater world of Pag as part of the Green Belt 2024 program and removed six cubic meters of waste

HGSS station Gospić successfully cleaned the ...

The Croatian Mountain Rescue Service, Gospić Station, participated in the environmental action of cleaning the underwater of the island of Pag within the Green Belt 2024 program, removing a significant amount of waste and contributing to the preservation of the environment.

How coastal cities around the world are adapting their infrastructures to climate change with a focus on increasing resilience to floods, storms and sea level rise

How coastal cities around the world are ...

Coastal cities face serious threats from climate change. Sea level rise, extreme weather conditions and flooding require urgent infrastructure adjustments to reduce risks to the population and economy.

Innovative plastic waste recycling process converts polyethylene and polypropylene into chemical building blocks, enabling a circular economy

Innovative plastic waste recycling process ...

Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, have developed a catalytic process that effectively breaks down polyethylene and polypropylene, allowing for the recycling of waste into new plastic materials and significantly reducing the need for fossil fuels

Nature-based solutions proven economically effective in reducing risk of natural disasters such as floods, hurricanes, heatwaves, and landslides

Nature-based solutions proven economically ...

Research shows that nature-based solutions, such as wetland restoration and green roofs, are cost-effective in reducing disaster risk and provide additional ecological and socioeconomic benefits, although their advantages are often underestimated

The shark entered the cages with salmon and trout not far from the coast in Porat, near Luke

The shark entered the cages with salmon and ...

According to our reader's message, yesterday there was an incident at the trout and salmon farm near Luke's Sugar. A local diver claims the shark broke into the cages, causing the salmon to die.

Valamar Tree Planting Initiative: "Easy as one, two, tree" contributes to the preservation of forests in Croatia with a plan to plant 10,000 trees in 2024

Valamar Tree Planting Initiative: "Easy as ...

Valamar is continuing the “Easy as one, two, tree” initiative, allowing guests to donate to tree planting. The company plans to plant 10,000 trees in 2024, reducing its carbon footprint and encouraging forest conservation in Croatia.