The EU’s Strategic Mistake
The rush for critical raw materials is costing the EU its own democratic values.
Environment
Rio Tinto’s “Jadar” Mine in Western Serbia Placed on EU Strategic Projects List
The European Commission has designated Rio Tinto’s proposed lithium mine in Serbia’s Jadar Valley as strategically important for the European Union—a move that will spur various forms of support for the project’s implementation.
Reject Rio Tinto – protect Serbia, a call from the European Left
The party of the European Left expressed solidarity with the people of Serbia in the fight against the opening of a lithium mine in the Jadar valley. “It is imperative that we resist this destructive project,” stated the European Left.
Berlin to Hold Protest Against Lithium Mining in Serbia
A protest against lithium mining in Serbia has been scheduled for tomorrow, October 15 in Berlin. Organizers of the protest include individuals from former Yugoslavia as well as environmental activists from other parts of the world. The organizers are calling attention to the German government’s inconsistency on environmental issues wherein it prioritizes environmental protection at home but promotes destructive lithium exploitation abroad.
Benner: The Greens sacrificed climate protection on the altar of retaining power
The fact that Germany and EU are making “sacrifice zones” in the EU neighbouring countries is being exposed as a scandal by the climate movement in Germany, but isn’t discussed in the Bundestag, says Hauke Benner, a long-time environmental activist from Berlin.
‘They were dead silent’: Protest held in front of RTS against repression of activists
“Several thousand citizens showed support for detained activists at the protest ‘Safety is in Numbers,’ organized by Eko Straža.
“It would be a shame if wolves tore you apart”: activist opposing mining threatened with death – again
“Let’s finish off with him so he can blow us all…”, said one of the men who rounded activist Ivan Milosavljević while he was inspecting a broader area of a wildfire for water grabbing.
Arresting People for the “Crime” of Protesting is an Abuse of Power, Lawyers Claim
The rounding up of activists who protest against lithium mining is “a blatant abuse of the state’s repressive apparatus against its citizens,” according to a statement signed by thirteen lawyers from Belgrade and Niš.
Organizers Call for Protest on July 11 in Response to Zoning Permit Approval for Rio Tinto
“This is just the beginning. We must prepare for Thursday because the Constitutional Court wants to annul the decree that suspended the spatial plan for this purpose,” said Zlatko Kokanović after being released from custody in Loznica late on July 7. “Rio Sava submitted that request. We must be there on Thursday to help them … Read more
How activists and locals saved a river in Serbia from a hydropower project
The people of the village of Dadince and environmental activists have saved the crystal-clear Rupska River from being completely destroyed by a mini hydroelectric plant. One of the cleanest rivers in Serbia, the Rupska is the source of drinking water for 15,000 people in two municipalities in the south of the country. For the hundred … Read more
Climate Change Loss and Damage to Be Paid by Historical Polluters – But Not All of the Biggest Polluters
A historic agreement was reached at the United Nations Climate Change Summit, COP27, with developed countries pledging to establish a funding facility that will help developing countries deal with the impact of global warming. During the negotiations, developing countries relied on the influence of China, which will not, for the time being at least, fund the facility.
Charity or Reparations: How Will Colonial Powers Compensate the Global South for the Consequences of Climate Change?
The key questions at this year’s United Nations COP27 climate change summit are whether developed countries will agree to start compensating poorer countries for the loss and damage they incur as a consequence of climate change and whether they will call it “aid” or reparations.
Heavy equipment arrived at Šodroš, activists continue to call on the authorities to abide to the law and on citizens to protest
As bulldozers arrive at the Novi Sad wetlands, activists gathered around the Ecological Front Novi Sad invite the citizens, as well as the new mayor, to a musical gathering on Saturday, October 29, at the Šodroš Survivor camp, to “sing out of misery”.
The Government caters to corporations, violently cracking down on ecological protests in Novi Sad
Plans of a new bridge over the Danube river in the second-largest city in Serbia, Novi Sad, are faulty in the political, financial and legal aspect. This is the message the local activists, independent urban planners and a part of the parliamentary opposition which grew from grassroots movements have been trying to convey to the local and state authorities and the general public for months.
Goodbye, Rio Tinto? Government of Serbia revokes all administrative acts related to the “Jadar” project
The Serbian government has officially ended its cooperation with Rio Tinto, but activists and the opposition demand clear assurances that this is not just a pre-election trick of the government.
Activists announce radicalization of protest against lithium mining in Serbia
Forty environmental organizations agreed to block the highway in Belgrade and a border crossing.
One of the legal prerequisites for the Rio Tinto lithium mine in Serbia has been abolished
Today, the Assembly of the City of Loznica revoked the decision on the adoption of the city Spatial Plan which contained the prerequisites for the lithium mine in Jadar valley to be built.
Fire at a landfill provokes public revolt – Belgrade still covered in poisonous smoke
While the city authorities send calming messages, opposition movements and environmental associations demand accountability and resignations of the responsible authorities
A lake in western Serbia turns red: the locals suspect Rio Tinto mining company
Residents of the village of Gornja Nedeljica, near Loznica, suspect that Rio Tinto secretly started excavations, which led to changes in the lake’s colour. Company officials deny the allegations.
Citizens protest against Rio Tinto mine in Loznica
On Thursday citizens gathered in front of the town council of Loznica, in which representatives of the local self-government discussed changes to the spatial plan of the city formulated in such a way as to enable further implementation of the Rio Tinto mine project.
Lithium Exploitation in Serbia: What Can We Learn from Superman?
Is lithium indispensable for green transition or could it simply stay in the ground?