USE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES IN SLOVAKIA

The European Union is a group of 28 countries in Europe and Slovak Republic is also a full member. Slovak Republic is trying to keep up with the EU Member States, which already use renewable energy. It is well known, that the use of new technologies is very expensive. It is true, that the use of these energy sources requires an initial investment, but it can reduce the cost of running a household and ultimately the investment returns. The use of these renewable energy, policy of raw materials won’t depend on the mining sector and also can reduce the negative impacts of mining on the environment. This article examines the use of renewable energy sources in Slovak Republic

USE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES IN SLOVAKIA

The European Union is a group of 28 countries in Europe and Slovak Republic is also a full member. Slovak Republic is trying to keep up with the EU Member States, which already use renewable energy. It is well known, that the use of new technologies is very expensive. It is true, that the use of these energy sources requires an initial investment, but it can reduce the cost of running a household and ultimately the investment returns. The use of these renewable energy, policy of raw materials won’t depend on the mining sector and also can reduce the negative impacts of mining on the environment. This article examines the use of renewable energy sources in Slovak Republic

THE ARCTIC AREA VERSUS THE WORLD IN THE FIELD OF FOSSIL FUELS

The Arctic area could represent one of the largest world powers oriented on the export of oil, natural gas and other minerals. It would provide a significant position on the international energy market at a time when the energy security is becoming the most frequent topic in international negotiations. Countries surrounding the Arctic area are becoming aware of these factors and take an action to get part of the area. Their aim is to acquire the largest area while their attention is focused on seabed of the Arctic Ocean. Presented article deals with the analysis of the Arctic region from the perspective of international law and fossil fuel reserves which are according to recent surveys located in this area. It also provides an overview of climate change taking place in this area

THE ARCTIC AREA VERSUS THE WORLD IN THE FIELD OF FOSSIL FUELS

The Arctic area could represent one of the largest world powers oriented on the export of oil, natural gas and other minerals. It would provide a significant position on the international energy market at a time when the energy security is becoming the most frequent topic in international negotiations. Countries surrounding the Arctic area are becoming aware of these factors and take an action to get part of the area. Their aim is to acquire the largest area while their attention is focused on seabed of the Arctic Ocean. Presented article deals with the analysis of the Arctic region from the perspective of international law and fossil fuel reserves which are according to recent surveys located in this area. It also provides an overview of climate change taking place in this area