Ketchup packets next in line as Czechia adopts EU single-plastics squeeze
An upcoming EU directive bans condiment packets in fast food restaurants, luggage wraps at airports, and coffee creamers and sugar sachets in cafés.
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 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.
First hotel in Prague earns EU eco-friendliness certification
Many tourists, especially from Western Europe, are interested in limiting the environmental impact of their travel.
‘In the climate crisis, every month counts’: Czechs protest against coal mining extension
The prolongation of mining operations in the north of Czechia has angered protesters, who want to reduce the reliance on the energy source.
Czech environmentalists cry foul as Poland extends coal mining in Turów
Environmentalists plan to turn to international courts for help following Poland's decision to prolong mining until 2044.
New Czech rules will put a lid on light pollution
The Environment Ministry wants Czechia to become a leader in an overlooked health issue.
NGOs: Czech government is only partially fulfilling its environmental pledges
A 'major shift' in policy change occurred in only a quarter of the promises it made regarding ecological issues.
A pair of new shops encourage Praguers to reuse, repair, and save
The opening of the No Neke store and a new branch of The Repair Shop support the circular economy and help ease budget woes.
EC approves CZK 40-billion subsidy to help clean energy transition in Czech coal regions
A newly-established fund will cover the costs of future mine and power-plant closures.
Temperature records were broken across Czechia Wednesday
Plus: Ice cream inspection yields not-so-sweet results, Czech minister resigns over inappropriate behavior, and more headlines for Aug. 17, 2022.
How to support Czech firefighters and help restore Czech Switzerland
Here's where to donate money and supplies toward the efforts to combat the forest fire in this national park.
Uncertainty clouds Czechia’s climate goals amid Ukraine crisis
The Czech government’s plans to meet EU climate targets are in doubt due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Activists demand end to coal, begin ten-day protest at Czech environment ministry
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.
