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Hungary Greenhouse Gas Emissions Down Over 6% in Q1

Hungary's greenhouse gas emissions from economic activity fell by 6.5% in the first quarter on an annual basis, state news...

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Hungary Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fall 7% in 2022

Hungary's greenhouse gas emissions declined 7% in 2022, the Energy Affairs Ministry said on Tuesday, citing data compiled by the...

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Drinking water quality in Hungary is excellent

The drinking water in Hungary is excellent, as the quality control of the water is continuously being monitored, according to...

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Hungary greenhouse gas emissions in employment under EU avg

The volume of greenhouse gas emissions in Hungary per employed person stood at 11 tonnes in 2020, under the European...

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Waste generation among lowest in EU

Hungarians generate about 364 kg of municipal waste per person annually, among the lowest levels in the European Union, according...

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Budapest Airport aims to achieve net 0 carbon emissions by 2035

Budapest Airport announced during its 15th Greenairport meeting that it is working hard to reduce its carbon emissions to zero...

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EC funds Mátra lignite generation decarbonization project

The European Commission has announced funding for the gradual phase-out of lignite generation at the Mátra power plant in Hungary...

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Air pollution costs an average of HUF 677,000 in Budapest

Expenditures on the treatment of diseases and deaths due to air pollution cost Europeans an average of EUR 1,250 (about...

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Arsenic content of tap water above threshold in 85 settlements

Of 85 settlements affected by drinking water polluted with arsenic, 70 have already undergone reconstruction and development, according to g7.hu....

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Danube antibiotics pollution worst in Europe

A study prepared in Helsinki reveals that the river Danube is the worst in terms of antibiotics pollution on the...

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MAL fined HUF 135 bln for toxic sludge flood

Hungary's government has fined alumina maker MAL HUF 135.1 billion for environmental damage caused by a toxic sludge spill at...

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Air Quality Deteriorating in Several Parts of Hungary

A high concentration of airborne dust particles is further deteriorating air quality in several parts of Hungary, the National Public...

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Microplastic Levels in Tisza River Show Uptick

A recent study by Eurofins Environment Testing Hungary Kft. revealed a growing concentration of microplastics in the Tisza River, based...

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EPR Fees Will Not Rise Next Year, Says Ministry

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) fees will not increase in 2025, the Energy Ministry said in a statement on Friday, news...

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Gov’t Places Stricter Emission Caps on Harmful Metals

The government has put stricter emission caps in place for carcinogenic, gene- and fetal-damaging substances and heavy metals such as...

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Hungary Requires Environmental Impact Studies for Battery Manufacturers

Hungary will require battery manufacturers to conduct environmental impact studies for new investments in future, the Energy Affairs Ministry said...

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CATL Developing New Water-saving Technology in Debrecen

Tech and electromobility company CATL says that it has been working on solutions how to drastically reduce technological water consumption,...

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Municipal Waste Generation per Capita in Hungary Under EU Avg

Around 406 kg of municipal waste per person was generated in Hungary in 2022, well under the 513 kg average...

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Energy Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Decline

Greenhouse gas emissions of Hungary's energy sector are on a downward trend as the share of electricity generated by fossil...

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Ministry Drafts Decree on Stricter Emissions Thresholds

The Energy Affairs Ministry has drafted a decree that would lower industrial emissions thresholds and initiated talks on the changes...

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Hungary Backs Compromise Over Euro 7 Engine Regulation

Hungary, together with Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, France, Italy, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia, have pressed for a compromise over the...

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Szijjártó: Nuclear Energy Key to Achieving Climate Goals

Without a "radical increase" in nuclear energy capacity, the European Union can't improve its competitiveness, ensure its energy security or...

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Hungary Targets Bigger Emissions Cut by 2030

Hungary has raised its 2030 target for a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 levels from 40% to "at...

CATL Hungary Fined HUF 10 mln Over Environmental Permit Violations

The Debrecen plant of Chinese battery maker CATL violated several provisions of its environmental use permit and was fined HUF...

Hungary Reviews Battery Plants’ Emissions, Water Use and Waste Management

A nationwide inspection program covering the full operating chain of Hungary’s battery industry began Aug. 1, Minister of the Living...

Hungarian Environmental Protection Authority Initiates Proceedings Against CATL

The environmental protection authority has initiated proceedings against Chinese-owned CATL as the company illegally discharged green-colored liquid from a sewer...

Air Quality Deteriorating in Several Parts of Hungary

A high concentration of airborne dust particles is further deteriorating air quality in several parts of Hungary, the National Public...

Microplastic Levels in Tisza River Show Uptick

A recent study by Eurofins Environment Testing Hungary Kft. revealed a growing concentration of microplastics in the Tisza River, based...

EPR Fees Will Not Rise Next Year, Says Ministry

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) fees will not increase in 2025, the Energy Ministry said in a statement on Friday, news...

Gov’t Places Stricter Emission Caps on Harmful Metals

The government has put stricter emission caps in place for carcinogenic, gene- and fetal-damaging substances and heavy metals such as...

Hungary Requires Environmental Impact Studies for Battery Manufacturers

Hungary will require battery manufacturers to conduct environmental impact studies for new investments in future, the Energy Affairs Ministry said...

CATL Developing New Water-saving Technology in Debrecen

Tech and electromobility company CATL says that it has been working on solutions how to drastically reduce technological water consumption,...

Municipal Waste Generation per Capita in Hungary Under EU Avg

Around 406 kg of municipal waste per person was generated in Hungary in 2022, well under the 513 kg average...

Energy Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Decline

Greenhouse gas emissions of Hungary's energy sector are on a downward trend as the share of electricity generated by fossil...

Ministry Drafts Decree on Stricter Emissions Thresholds

The Energy Affairs Ministry has drafted a decree that would lower industrial emissions thresholds and initiated talks on the changes...

Hungary Backs Compromise Over Euro 7 Engine Regulation

Hungary, together with Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, France, Italy, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia, have pressed for a compromise over the...

Szijjártó: Nuclear Energy Key to Achieving Climate Goals

Without a "radical increase" in nuclear energy capacity, the European Union can't improve its competitiveness, ensure its energy security or...

Hungary Targets Bigger Emissions Cut by 2030

Hungary has raised its 2030 target for a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 levels from 40% to "at...