Environment Ministry Designates New Protected Landscape Area in South Moravia
The government pledged in its policy statement that Soutok would become a national park. Photo credit: JMK. Valtice, Mar 6 (CTK) - A new protected landscape area is to be…
Poland Extends Operation of Turow Lignite Mine Until 2044
Environmental organisations have criticised the Polish decision to extend the mining, saying it arises from an incorrect environmental impact assessment. Photo credit: Anna Uciechowska (CC BY-SA ). Prague, Feb 28…
Wind and Heavy Snowfall Leave Thousands of Czech Households Without Power
Wind and snow caused difficulties for energy utility crews trying to repair the grid. Photo credit: Freepik. Prague, Feb 4 (CTK) - Friday's strong winds and heavy snowfall left almost…
MENDELU Scientists Want To Use Microalgae To Produce Energy, Purify Water, and Supplement Space Diets
Scientists from MENDELU are investigating the multiple uses of microalgae. Photo credit: MENDELU. Brno, Jan 13 (BD) - The effects of cosmic radiation and UV radiation on the survival and…
President Zeman Maintains Opposition To Appointment of Hladik As Environment Minister
Zeman said he did not consider his refusal to appoint Hladik anti-constitutional. Credit: Prague, Jan 8 (CTK) - President Milos Zeman told Prime Minister Petr Fiala about his negative…
NGO Seeks Volunteers To Help Clean Up The Czech Republic On Monday For International Volunteer Day
5 December has been observed as International Volunteer Day for over 30 years. Image: Uklidme Cesko The volunteer organisation Ukliďme Česko (“Let’s Clean Up The Czech Republic”) is looking for…
Student Climate Activists Occupy Faculty Buildings In Brno and Other Czech Cities
The strikes around the country are organised by the Univerzity za Klima collective. Photo credit: JS / BD. Brno, Nov 15 (BD) - Student activists yesterday morning launched an “occupation…
Ekofilm International Festival of Environmental Films Begins On 12 October
From October 12, the centre of Brno will come alive with environmental activities. Photo credit: Ekofilm. Brno, 7 Oct. (BD) - From 12 to 15 October, Ekofilm, the international festival…
Photoreport: Volunteers Look After Wetland Ecosystems In Breclav
Last spring, the municipality of Breclav entrusted the responsibility of abandoned former agricultural land to the local branch of the environmental organization Brontosaurus, to ensure the restoration of the ecosystem…
Government Allocates CZK 225 Million To Units Which Responded To Forest Fire In Hřensko
The Ministry of the Interior received extraordinary funding from the Government for emergency units (IZS) that responded to the fire in Hřensko. Photo Credit: Hasičský záchranný sbor ČR. Czech Republic,…