Environmental issues in Greece

In today's article, we will explore Environmental issues in Greece, a figure/topic/event/etc. which has captured the attention of millions of people around the world. Over the past few decades, Environmental issues in Greece has played a significant role in society, whether through its influence on art, politics, technology, or any other area of ​​interest. In this comprehensive analysis, we will examine the impact of Environmental issues in Greece on our lives, as well as its evolution over time. With expert opinions and relevant data, we aim to shed light on the different aspects that make Environmental issues in Greece a topic of widespread interest, so that our readers can better understand its importance in today's world.

This page covers environmental issues in Greece.

Acid rain

Acid rain in Greece, causes big damages in archeological monuments.

Climate change

The climate of Greece is changing by way of increased drought, flooding, wildfires and sea level rise. These extreme weather conditions are likely to become more frequent and as a result landscapes and biodiversity will be affected. Climate change will also cause human activities such as land-use change, urbanisation and soil degradation to further affect Greek's ecosystems. Ecosystems in Greece are already at their tipping point, close to their environmental limits. Policies and laws have been put in place by the Greek government to try to manage these issues.

Current policies

Greece is a signatory member of the Kyoto Protocol but there has been much sharp criticism from the failure to meet their intended targets for cutting carbon emissions. Many have claimed that policies have not been tough enough and the protocol has not been implemented in full owing to large business interests, though the government denies this. The government has also attracted sharp criticism about its waste management plans, as has the Mayor of Athens, though there are plans for new plants to be built to deal with the city's waste surplus. However, spatial planning that is being promoted for the protection of resources from exhaustion, destruction and pollution is part of a wider government plan addressing environmental issues. Many environmental issues in Greece are being solved with the help of the government.

The Athens Metro has also relieved some pressure in terms of car pollution in Athens and the planned Thessaloniki Metro will help the situation there too. The municipality of Athens has also announced a plan to deal with pollution in the city, though the exact details are as yet unknown.

See also

Further reading

Terizakis, Georgios (2006). Zivilgesellschaft in Griechenland : eine Untersuchung am Beispiel der Umweltgruppen. Baden-Baden: Nomos. ISBN 978-3-8329-2217-7.

References

  1. ^ Γεωργακόπουλος, Θοδωρής (2021-12-15). "The Consequences Of Climate Change In Greece". Dianeosis. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
  2. ^ a b "Biodiversity in Greece". Climatechangepost.com. Retrieved 2023-05-18.