The six Western Balkan countries are struggling to embrace the EU’s plan on green energy. Albania produces almost all its electricity from hydropower plants, but at what cost to the environment? The construction of hydroelectric plants in the Librazhd area is destroying the ecosystem of the Shebenik-Jabllanice National Park. Some of the country’s hydroelectric power plants have been established without thought for the environment and in protected areas. Arlis Alikaj investigated the story in Albania.
We also spoke to Rana Adib, executive director of renewable energy think tank REN 21, about their recent report on the development of renewables worldwide. We focused specifically on Eurasia.
This episode is supported by n-ost, The Moscow Times and the European Climate Foundation, and made by:
Podcast production by www.thepodcastcoach.co.uk
The six Western Balkan countries are struggling to embrace the EU’s plan on green energy. Albania produces almost all its electricity from hydropower plants, but at what cost to the environment? The construction of hydroelectric plants in the Librazhd area is destroying the ecosystem of the Shebenik-Jabllanice National Park. Some of the country’s hydroelectric power plants have been established without thought for the environment and in protected areas. Arlis Alikaj investigated the story in Albania.
We also spoke to Rana Adib, executive director of renewable energy think tank REN 21, about their recent report on the development of renewables worldwide. We focused specifically on Eurasia.
This episode is supported by n-ost, The Moscow Times and the European Climate Foundation, and made by:
Podcast production by www.thepodcastcoach.co.uk