Volunteers needed: Clean Up Czechia stresses importance of pitching in now
The association behind the event urges members of the public to contribute in light of the damage caused by Czechia's flooding in the past week.
EXPLAINED: How Czechia's new compulsory bottle-return system will work
From next year, expect to pay an extra small deposit for certain plastic bottles and containers as the country tries to improve recycling rates.
Greenpeace protests primeval forest destruction outside Prague IKEA
According to the protestors, the Swedish giant exploits resources in the Romanian Carpathians for profit in the Czech Republic.
'More must be done': NGOs respond to EU environment proposals for Czechia
The European Commission has this week recommended EU countries to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 90 percent before 2040 – many say this will be hard.
McDonald's in Czechia ditches plastic lids on hot and cold beverages
The change, which went into effect this week, is part of an ongoing plan by the company to phase out plastic entirely.
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Czechia proposes stricter regulation of fireworks sales
Citing environmental and animal-welfare concerns, Czechia's agriculture minister has mooted restricting sales of pyrotechnics to young people.
Czechia announces mandatory collection of textile waste from 2025
Minister of Environment Petr Hladík criticized Czechia's current system for not sorting waste enough.
Czech companies forming an alliance to push carbon neutrality
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The Alliance for an Emission-Free Future aims to facilitate decarbonization so Czech firms can reduce emissions without losing competitiveness.
Get hands-on with habitats at Prague's newly opened nature center
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The Well of Knowledge now open near Stromovka park offers exhibits, workshops, and the chance to look at a lemur.
Czech president backs public access to Lány Chateau forest
The Lány nature reserve has in the past been open only to members of the President's Office, but new plans could see this change.
Von der Leyen approves EUR 2.2 billion for Czechia's green transformation
In a visit to the Czech capital, Ursula von der Leyen commended the country's blend of tradition and innovation in cutting emissions.
Czech president pledges CZK 91 million to UN Green Climate Fund
Speaking at a UN summit, Petr Pavel said that the organization must do more to achieve its Sustainable Development Goals.
PHOTO GALLERY: See Letná Park's planned urban oasis taking shape
Complete with a wooden walkway to an island, the drought-fighting pond will also get fountains and a storm drain.
Prague's newest residential area blends urban living with community spirit
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With copious greenery and innovative landscape design, Crestyl’s Hagibor project provides a new quality of urban life in the Czech capital.
Czech president to champion greener policies at UN climate summit
Among other things, President Petr Pavel will discuss Czechia's goal to move away from coal toward renewable energy sources.
News in brief for July 18: Top headlines for Tuesday in Czechia
Czechia to deepen trade ties with Latin America, drought conditions worsening, and more top stories for July 18, 2023.
Czech NGO issues stark warning over Poland's Turów coal mine
According to the Together for Water organization, new data shows seriously decreasing water levels in a Czech town near the border with Poland.
