Activists File Climate Lawsuit Against the Czech Government
Klimatická žaloba ČR, a group of Czech citizens, has filed a climate lawsuit against the Czech Government in the Prague Municipal Court. Stressing the urgency of the climate crisis, activists…
Light Pollution Trial Reveals Key Role of Private Light Sources
The streets and squares of Brno were plunged into darkness for several hours overnight on April 10th, as part of an experiment which aimed to find out more about light…
Brno Company Pioneers Upcycling of PET Bottles in the Czech Republic
Until now, there has been no initiative in the Czech Republic to turn used PET bottles into new ones. Brno firm rPET In Waste is hoping to change this. “Within…
Lights Out In Brno: City-Wide Experiment Measures Light Pollution
Street lighting in Brno was turned off for several hours in the early hours of Saturday, as an experiment to measure the level of light pollution in the city and…
City of Brno Opens Subsidy Program To Fund Green Roofs To Reduce Emissions
The City of Brno is calling on citizens to participate in the fight against climate change by applying for the municipal subsidy program for green roofs, to which CZK 19…
Using Underground Recycling Containers Correctly Helps Keep Brno Beautiful
Brno’s waste management company (SAKO) has now installed 27 underground containers for sorted waste around the city, to keep rubbish out of sight. However, due to incorrect use, the containers…
Brno’s Bird Habitat Under Threat Due To Industrial Expansion
Černovice Terrace, one of the most rapidly developing parts of Brno, has long been home to more than 122 species of birds, which are now in danger of disappearance due…
Czech Government Enforces EU Directive Reducing Single-Use Plastics
The issue of plastic waste affects society and the environment at a global level. The Czech government has approved a 2019 European Union directive to lower the impact of plastic…
Brno-Střed District Allocates CZK 107 Million For New Investments in 2021
The Brno-střed District budget for this year will divert a large portion of expenditure towards maintenance costs and housing repairs, as well as new investment projects including the reconstruction of…
Czech Government Approves Environmental Policy on Lower Emissions
On January 11th, 2021, the Czech Ministry of Environment approved a strategy to prioritize lowering emissions of harmful substances and greenhouse gases, along with more efficient use of water. The…