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Slovakia is facing lawsuit for insufficient air quality protection
18. 02. 2021
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Air
The European Commission is bringing an action against Slovakia to the European Court of Justice for exceeding the limit value for particulate matter and for failing to take appropriate measures to improve air quality.
How to behave in a smog situation
12. 02. 2021
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Air
In the event of a short-term but extreme deterioration of air quality, the Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute declares the so-called smog situation. When does it happen, how do you find out about it and what to do in case of a smog situation?
First year successfully behind us despite unpredictable obstacles
16. 12. 2020
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Uncategorized
First year of LIFE IP - Air Quality Improvement project was meant for self-education and mapping. At the start of december, a second monitoring visit by NEEMO, organization responsible for monitoring LIFE projects, took place online due to COVID-19 situation.
Minister Budaj: People deserve true information about air quality
11. 11. 2020
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Awareness
Unsatisfactory air quality in Slovakia can also stem from insufficient awareness. Minister of Environment Ján Budaj introduced new web application dnesdycham.sk, which aims to inform public on air quality in Slovakia in a simple, comprehensible way.
National reform plan identifies air quality issues in Slovakia
13. 10. 2020
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Air
Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic presented the national reform plan titled "Modern and successful Slovakia" devised by the governmental analytic units. The document shall serve as basis for the recovery plan with aim to solve social and economic impacts of COVID-19 pandemic.
Effective air quality management 2020 conference is cancelled
28. 09. 2020
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Uncategorized
Conference is cancelled and postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic and the increase in infected cases.
Minister Budaj commemorates the International Day of Clean Air
07. 09. 2020
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Air
The United Nations designated 7 September as the International Day of Clean Air. On the occasion, the Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic brought attention to air pollution and its impact on human health as well as planned legislative changes and measures taken to improve air quality in Slovakia.
Introducing national network of air quality managers
20. 08. 2020
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Uncategorized
Meet the team ready to improve the air quality in Slovakia. Air Quality Manager positions were established to strengthen capacities and competencies of regional and local authorities and enhance the implementation of Air Quality Management Plans.
Towards better quality of life with urban planning
20. 07. 2020
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Awareness
By 2050 it is expected that 70 % of the human population will live in cities. They way we plan a build our cities defines our quality of life, our health.
No dramatic change in air quality in Europe as countries begin to ease lockdown
06. 07. 2020
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Air
Data from the Copernicus Atmospheric Monitoring Service (CAMS) shows lower concentrations of air pollutants in Europe counter to China, where the air quality regresses with the looser restrictions.
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