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Minister of Environment did not include the Social Climate Fund, which is supposed to help people cope with the costs of greening heating and road transport, in the new emissions law. If Slovakia introduces it in 2028 instead of 2026, it may lose €245 million.
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The use of hundreds of millions of euros from the sale of emission allowances is newly approved by the government, which, according to local authorities, does not guarantee their involvement in deciding for what purpose the money will be allocated. The ministry speaks of a compromise, according to cities, the transparency and efficiency of the new fund setup is questionable.
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Record energy prices with negative consequences for households and industry have been mitigated by the Slovak government through subsidies. However, most of Slovakia's energy comes from fossil fuels, so both direct and indirect subsidies have been directed mainly to them, writes MILAN ZVARA.
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Damming the old Danube would not only threaten groundwater quality, destroy precious ecosystems and increase flood risk, but would also cause massive algae and invasive spieces to flourish. Experts from the four countries are calling on the Slovak government to freeze negotiations on the damming and start discussions with experts.
