Watch out, alley!  Over 100 thousand trees have disappeared from the Czech countryside

Watch out, alley! Over 100 thousand trees have disappeared from the Czech countryside

Should you be walking or passing through a tree lined avenue during your summer wandering of the Czech Republic, you better take pictures. Next time you come back the trees might...

Armenian project of Arnika association is coming to a successful conclusion

Armenian project of Arnika association is coming to a successful conclusion

The project "Improvement of chemical safety as a contribution to solving social problems in rural areas of Armenia" was officially launched in March 2010. Now, in late May and...

Flood fears: Experts say the country is not prepared for another deluge

Markéta Bibová and her brother were evacuated from Karlín when the neighborhood flooded last summer. If floods strike again this summer, the city might not be ready tocontain the...

All choked up: Prague's pollution grows worse each year, testing shows

All choked up: Prague's pollution grows worse each year, testing shows

Scientists warn that pollution in Prague, a chronic problem, is worse than ever — thanks to a 30 percent increase in traffic since last year and ongoing construction throughout...

Substances harming fertility: companies in the region release tons of them

The Ostrava region is a black spot on the map for its extremely poor air quality. It includes not only plenty of dust and carcinogenic or potentionally carcinogenic substances.

Air pollution has an impact on fertility and the quality of pregnancy

www.ceskatelevize.cz/vysilani/26.11.2008/408231100221126-20:33-24-regiony-ct24.html Marta Pilařová, Czech TV Time: 20:52:32 - 20:55:13

Water management in Prague: exploring the paths to sustainability

The sustainable development of the city must among others take into account water management – whether it is assurance of drinking water, wastewater treatment or rain water...

New report found mercury in skin lightening creams

New report found mercury in skin lightening creams

Mercury was detected in products sent for testing from India, Kenya, and Mexico in research undertaken by international network of civil society organizations IPEN. In Mexico,...

Integrated pollution prevention permit for Spolchemie has entered into force

The decision of the Regional Authority of the Ústí Region concerning Spolchemie has entered into force. The decision on integrated pollution prevention permit for production of...

Experts: UNESCO skyline warning should be taken seriously

Heritage and real estate observers are imagining a scenario in which Prague City Hall will have to pay out billions of crowns in compensation in order to preserve its skyline and...

Building blocks

UNESCO condemns plans for Prague high-rises The power struggle between heritage preservation and modern development took a new turn early this month, giving heritage advocates...

UNESCO recommendation gives hope

Experts from UNESCO's World Heritage Committee, meeting in New Zealand last week, suggested Prague should reconsider the planned construction of several new skyscrapers in the...