Czech flower power: bouquets for a good cause brighten up lives in lockdown
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Buy Czech-grown bouquets to support social causes and local business this Valentine's Day.
Prague buys 14 emission-free electric buses to start an environmentally friendly fleet
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Prague City Hall plans to reduce its use of fossil fuels to improve the quality of life for city residents.
Czech govt. approves bill to ban 'absurd overuse' of plastic products by July
The ban would mainly affect single-use plastics such as cutlery, plates, drinking straws and cups from polystyrene.
And breathe! Czech air quality drastically improved in 2020, says new report
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The Czech Hydrometeorological Institute has published a preliminary assessment of air quality for 2020.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Jan. 25, 2021
Thirty Czech restaurants opened in protest of restrictions this weekend, new testing point at German border, Czech wages didn't drop due to COVID.
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Prague’s tram tracks to become greener to help the environment
A project will find several mixes of Czech plants that can withstand extreme conditions.
Handling of pandemic has changed how Czechs feel about the EU
An October survey asked questions ranging from EU policy, to the protection of the environment – and reveled some interesting facts.
New e-bike hub aims to make delivering packages in Prague greener
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The new Depot.Bike hub near Florenc Metro station, strives to free up public space and reduce motor traffic.
Activists demand end to coal, begin ten-day protest at Czech environment ministry
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Environmental groups say proposed dates set for the end of coal mining in the Czech Republic are insufficient with respect to the Paris climate agreement.
Record visitors to Stromovka during lockdown brings damage, pollution, and destruction
Stromovka Park, once called the Royal Game Reserve, has become a popular place for people to get out and stretch their legs during lockdown.
Nuclear problem: After CZK 1.8 billion and 23 years, still no Czech nuclear waste site
After billions spent, the deadline for a Czech nuclear waste repository has been postponed -- again.
Prague seeks supplier for 20 extended electric trolleybuses for Václav Havel Airport route
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The large-capacity buses could go into service by early 2023 and would reduce noise and pollution
Czech Republic celebrates Day of the Trees for the 20th time
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The seed of an idea to join in on international Arbor Day celebrations spread its roots across the country
The Czech Army will help with forestry efforts and species diversification
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Czech military forests are among the best preserved nature areas in Europe, but have suffered in recent years
This Czech zoo is working to save near-extinct northern white rhinos via IVF
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Only two northern white rhinos are left anywhere in the world, and efforts to save the species are underway
Rare butterflies return to Prague’s meadows, thanks to goats and sheep
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A long-term conservation effort has started to show results in Prague’s Radotín Valley
Prague residents turn to cycling as a healthier mode of transport during coronavirus restrictions
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The number of people who regularly travel to work by bike has increased significantly; city says developing infrastructure is a priority
