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Latvijas Banka issues a symbolic collector coin, "Chestnut"
The European Innovation Act and the forest bioeconomy – what can Latvian forestry gain from it?
The “Trojan Horse” of Turkish Plywood – Growing Concerns Among European Timber Producers
Nature Conservation Agency invites donations for the restoration of nature tourism infrastructure damaged by the storm

Poll

Concern about gaps in the skills and knowledge of our pupils is voiced quite widely from time to time. Unfortunately, only when someone from outside Latvia has concluded as much. Why is that?
There is a political tendency to be busy, to invest, to make promises, but not to think about the results
If you have little knowledge yourself, you do not even know how or what you do not know...
A smart society is not always desirable or welcome
Many interests swirl around education. A "good result" is rarely mentioned among them

A lighter note

“Why are the trees here so big?”

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Collector coin “Chestnut”
Trees on agricultural land – perennial plantations, short-rotation coppice or agroforestry?!
The Baltics in the Kremlin's sights. How serious is the threat?

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The start of next year will be very difficult for the entire forestry sector
2023 at “Rīgas meži”
COP28 president's company will continue to invest in oil extraction
Reuters investigation reveals systematic, dishonest conduct by Tesla, blaming drivers for known technical issues
“Greenpeace” objects to nuclear energy. Young climate activists consider this an “old-fashioned” stance
Changing the conservation status of wolves in Europe – FACE's view on the next steps
Stop swatting mosquitoes!
In the Latvian countryside, the most endangered species is the human
COP28 President claims that the demand to phase out fossil fuels is not scientifically justified
In Europe, new electric cars have overtaken diesels
For the first time in 37 years, a pair of Spix's macaws has hatched chicks
It is important for those moving to the European Union to learn the local languages
Nickel, copper and platinum deposits in Latvia are not a utopia, but drilling is an expensive luxury
Israeli army spokesperson harshly criticises Greta Thunberg for support of Palestinians in Gaza
Troll army attacks the Baloži peat train
The insignificance of European power
More than 75% of as-yet unknown plants could be at risk of extinction
How government priorities become insignificant in the budget
Climate science should be less political, but climate policy more scientific
More than 30 officials and EU institution staff of various ranks took part in Forest Academy sessions in Finland
Young people sue 32 European countries over climate policy
Are we going to keep being hooked on Russian and Chinese resources?!
The cicada's self-esteem. "...does low or high self-esteem make us more or less happy..."
Valdis Dombrovskis faces a battle to retain his post
First recorded instance of black kite nesting in the Jelgava area in over a hundred years
Palm oil and its global production
Estonia takes a keen interest in the bridge over the Salaca in Salacgrīva
It could fall even further
Dam removal in Europe revitalises rivers and boosts biodiversity
German and EU officials call on member states to join hydrogen procurement scheme
Weakened new EU corporate reporting rules
Europe tries to heat homes without “heating up” the planet. Part II
Nature conservation plan for the Gauja National Park for the period from 2023 to 2035 approved
Investors troubled by the weakening of the European Union's sustainable reporting plan
Europe strives to heat homes without “heating up” the planet. Part I
One's own shirt – and the common one. “If anyone talks about the return of economic nationalism today, they are most likely mistaken...”
Settlement rejected: climate activists in Austria refuse to plant trees
On winds. Climate change, weather, and time
Amid global uncertainty, the outlook for the European softwood timber market remains unclear
In Valmiera, SAN Polytechnik to build a new woodchip boiler house for 4.49 million euros
What are the possibilities for the return of Baltic German family descendants
The lost continent that took 375 years to find
Smoke from Canadian wildfires has reached Europe. Will it affect air quality?
Public reports on dangerous invasive species in Latvia's nature have increased sixfold
Searching for hidden mountains
Numerous seasonal restriction violations recorded in “Svētes paliene” nature park
Why do “animal videos” turn out to be so effective?
Insect Armageddon, the eruption of civilisation. “...At the same time, it must be pointed out that insects are characterised by much greater plasticity than mammalian or bird populations...”
Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden announce green funding deal
Shadow economy in Latvia unchanged – remains high
Forest Rights. “...defenders of environmental ethics, as I have said, for the most part avoid talking about the rights of forests...”
Greens for or against patriotism. “...Western European Greens largely grew out of left-wing and liberal student movements...”
Unprecedented sanctions, yet the Russian economy is forecast to grow. What is happening?
The majority of the public supports global rules to prevent plastic pollution worldwide
“To reduce growth, a strong geopolitical and geoeconomic offer is needed”
Risk of losing 15 million euros due to conflict of interest
“Stiga RM” achieves record high profit and turnover figures
Study reveals: climate change denial videos on YouTube generate profit
Tax policy – complex and unfriendly
Latvia lacks environmental experts for wind power plant impact assessments
The Riga metro project “went up in smoke” 35 years ago
The past winter: Renewable energy and €12 billion in savings prevented the EU from returning to fossil fuels
Stop flying or eat less meat? What will Europeans sacrifice, and what will they not sacrifice, to curb climate change?
TomTom Traffic Index. 2022 ratings
War as a climate killer
Farmers angered by rising levels of bureaucracy
To halt the efforts of large agricultural companies to take over small farms, the European Union needs land reform
LVM concludes second phase of habitat restoration for EU-priority biotopes and important species
Political power at all levels must finally declare that economic growth is the priority
Wood shows that life is short. “...creating a refined garden is a respectful and thoughtful way to generate atmosphere and human relationships...”
In the face of an energy crisis, Germany is to use controversial biomass
“Air Baltic” luxury tools and Dr Greta
Research suggests that by the end of the century, the world's population could fall to 6 billion.
Eurozone inflation is falling rapidly, but core inflation reaches a new record high of 5.7%.
How the EU is attempting to curb the use of false green claims (greenwashing)
EU's new industrial strategy aims to manufacture 40% of green technologies at home by 2030
The EU's new Critical Raw Materials Act as a potential solution to conflicts
160 Years of Higher Agricultural Education in Latvia
Helping Latvian farmers harvest a new crop – carbon
Age discomfort. “...in interviews, Ratelband also pointed out that his passport age did not match his biological age...”
Ķemeri National Park: “African swine fever (...) is nothing special”
Who owns consciousness? What science can tell us about how other living creatures experience the world.
What is it like to be an animal? “Goats, badgers, and foxes can teach us how to escape the human condition...”
Latvia among EU leaders in assessing women's involvement in science and engineering
Cold, colder, coldest. "There is no set temperature at which a person must die from the cold..."
Teacher strikes: Are teacher salaries comparable across European countries?
Questions for an electric car owner when choosing a petrol car
What is on Sweden's agenda?
In Riga's neighbourhood competition, voters choose greenery but get car parks instead
Who – member states or the EU – will have to cover the costs of the EU Nature Restoration Law? Finnish MEPs disagree
EU plans several new restrictions on the use of forest biomass for energy production
Disagreements over forestry issues in EU Nature Restoration Law
Hunger and dignity. “The understanding of justice changes over time”
110 years of nature conservation in Latvia – between contradictory national decisions and new international ambitions
Indonesia and Brazil express “serious concerns” over European Union legislation on deforestation
The foundations of the state, explained for children. “...It is no secret that the countries found on the world’s political map today differ enormously...”
Searching for the 2022 Word, Non-word and Idiomatic Expression of the Year
Decline in both newly registered and liquidated companies last year
Slogans and Latvian-ness. "...And such people will most likely be born in Latvia, not anywhere else..."
Publisher “Dienas bizness” attracts investor