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Soča valley soon under water?
by zopemaster — published Sep 28, 2011 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:16 AM — filed under: , , , ,
The proposal was made by Slovenia's Ministry of Economic Affairs just before the summer break. Five hydroelectric power plants are to be built on the Soča river and its tributaries, the Ucja and Idrijca.
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Solar installations in Switzerland: innovative yet infuriating
by zopemaster — published Jan 25, 2012 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:17 AM — filed under: ,
Solar modules on ski lifts and mountain-slopes: the legacy of Fukushima and rising electricity prices mean that creative solutions are needed for power production. We offer a summary of Swiss megaprojects and world premieres.
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CIPRA's point of view: Water on!
by zopemaster — published Feb 22, 2012 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:17 AM — filed under: , ,
Austria's checklist for the building of hydroelectric power plants is technically sound, offering transparency for building permits, but no protection for ecologically intact waters.
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International support for campaign against Brenner wind farm
by zopemaster — published Apr 26, 2012 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:07 AM — filed under: , , , , ,
With its planned wind farm on the Brenner Pass, Italy is breaching the Alpine Convention, according to the Club Arc Alpin, which has petitioned the Alpine Convention's committee of inquiry. For the first time in the history of the convention, "complaint proceedings" have begun.
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In summer cool, in winter warm
by zopemaster — published Jun 20, 2012 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:07 AM — filed under: , , , ,
The European Union Directive on the energy performance of buildings takes effect from July. Low-energy buildings will be mandatory as from 2021. The community centre of Saint-Jean-d'Arvey already meets these criteria. The building, made of regional wood, will open at the end of June - a first.
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Out for gigantic Brenner wind farm
by zopemaster — published Dec 12, 2012 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:08 AM — filed under: , , , , ,
It was supposed to have been the highest wind farm in the Alps. Now a court has revoked the building permit for the wind turbines on the Sattelberg Mountain - referring also to the Alpine Convention in the grounds for its decision.
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Climate action plan of Bressanone
by zopemaster — published Jan 10, 2013 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:26 AM — filed under: ,
With beginning of 2013 the city of Bressanone (20.000 inhabitants, located northern Italy in the Alps) will issue its climate action plan.
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Bolzano sent the proposal for FP7-Smartcities-2013
by zopemaster — published Jan 10, 2013 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:26 AM — filed under: , , ,
The participation to the FP7 call for proposals might represent an opportunity to further enhance the activities of Bolzano towards carbon neutrality.
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Kick-off for recharge.green project: connecting energy and nature
by zopemaster — published Jan 17, 2013 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:08 AM — filed under: , , , ,
Concrete dams, wind turbines, tree plantations: there is often a conflict between energy production and nature conservation. The recharge.green project, now being implemented throughout the Alps, intends to give landscapes a value. A solution to the dilemma?
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CIPRA viewpoint: for an environmentally friendly and participative energy transition
by zopemaster — published Sep 18, 2013 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:08 AM — filed under: , , ,
The energy transition is one answer to the threat of global warming and the explosive risks of nuclear energy. Erwin Rothgang, President of CIPRA Germany, speaks about the minimum requirements for the Bavarian Alps.
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