45 events about "pollution"

Thursday 11:15

Bucharest entered the year 2026 with a severe episode of air pollution, caused by the use of New Year's fireworks, reaching PM2.5 values of 400 µg/m³, 16 times above the WHO limit.

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Current Affairs

Sunday 15:03

The Bucharest Environmental Directorate sent a mobile laboratory to monitor pollution after the fire at a warehouse on Iuliu Maniu Boulevard.

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Current Affairs

10 December 11:08

Car taxes will increase from 2026 after validation by the Constitutional Court of the "polluter pays" system.

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Current Affairs

19 November 16:02

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announces a new car taxation system that will penalize old cars and offer discounts for new ones.

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Politics

14 November 13:02

City Hall: Over 50% of Bucharest's pollution comes from buildings and residences

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Current Affairs

5 November 12:16

Cluj-Napoca has inaugurated a special wall that reduces pollution, made with paint that neutralizes pollutants and bacteria, part of the URBAN SKIN project.

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Current Affairs

31 October 12:13

Extensive pollution in the Black Sea: 226 spots and protected areas affected, shows Greenpeace data

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Current Affairs

30 October 10:56

The authorities in New Delhi tried cloud seeding techniques to reduce pollution, but the operation failed due to low humidity.

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International

28 October 18:48

In 2025, 23 crowded areas in Romania exceeded pollution indicators, requiring integrated air quality plans.

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Current Affairs

24 October 12:35

India conducted an artificial rain test in New Delhi to combat severe pollution.

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International

21 October 10:46

Japanese manufacturers, including Honda, are asking Vietnam for a gradual transition to electric vehicles, warning that a sudden ban on gasoline motorcycles will severely impact the economy.

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International

21 October 08:58

The capital of India, New Delhi, was covered on Tuesday by a dense layer of toxic pollution after an intense night of fireworks and firecrackers during the Diwali festival.

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International

16 October 09:00

A study conducted by Transport and Environment shows that plug-in hybrid vehicles emit only 19% less CO₂ than gasoline cars, contrary to official estimates.

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Environment

8 October 20:00

Environmental activist Alex Găvan signals the serious pollution of the Vâlsan River, which affects the rare species of fish, the asp, and calls for intervention from the authorities.

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Environment

24 September 09:57

The violent fire at a warehouse in Bucharest led to pollution seven times above the normal limit, but the values returned to normal limits the next day.

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Current Affairs

27 August 09:11

A fire at the Dragonul Roșu Commercial Complex has generated severe pollution in Bucharest, affecting air quality in several areas, including the city center.

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Current Affairs

15 August 11:30

Negotiations in Geneva for an ambitious treaty against plastic pollution have collapsed because of divisions between countries and financial interests.

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International

8 August 10:32

By 2024, China, the US and Saudi Arabia account for 66% of global production of the most common types of plastics, according to a study.

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International

3 August 17:43

Representatives from 180 countries are meeting in Geneva to discuss a global treaty aimed at eliminating plastic pollution, after earlier negotiations failed.

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Environment

25 July 16:03

The Environment Ministry, led by Diana Buzoianu, will work with the Transport Ministry to measure air quality in metro stations after high levels of PM particles were found.

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Politics

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