IBC-M has organized the second forum under the “Mitrovica Environmental Forum and Research Platform” on 22nd of April, as a part of the UNDP/Healthier Kosovo Grant. Due to the situation with Covid-19 and restrictions of movement in place, it was decided for the forum to be held online, through a Read more…
The recent Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic can’t certainly be seen as a good thing for humanity, but there’s a silver lining to it, it has positively affected the nature and environmental factors. The experts, however, agree that it still too early to talk about impact of COVID-19 on nature, but there Read more…
IBC-M EXERCISE REPORT Exercise type: Hydrological measurements Date: 25 February 2020 Exercise name Measurements of flow velocity with a current-meter Duration of exercise 1 – 2 days (depending on circumstances) Prerequisite skills Basic knowledge of the flow measurements principles and analysis of obtained data Number of students 5 – 7 Read more…
Soil Analysis A soil analysis is done in order to test the level of nutrients in soil and improve its nutritional balance by adding fertilizers or removing excessive amount of it. Primary nutrients in fertilizers are known as “The big 3” and those are Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium or shortly Read more…
Scientists all over the world warn us on daily basis that we need to stop with our waste habits and recycle more or use eco-friendly materials in order to preserve the environment. First of all, we need to reduce the amount of waste we throw. From environmental sustainability point of Read more…
Air pollution damages our planet’s biodiversity. The air that we breathe is full of toxic and dangerous contaminants. Every year millions of people die due to various pollution-related issues. We need to identify air pollution sources and find realistic ways to combat air pollution. Air pollution affects the environment as Read more…
Air pollution refers to the various pollutants in the atmosphere, originating from a range of sources such as industry, transport/traffic, agriculture or households. Air pollutants can be suspended directly into atmosphere (primary emission pollutants) or can be formed as result of complex chemical reactions occurring in the atmosphere (secondary emission). Read more…
Water is an essential element in our lives, but population growth and climate change are forcing us to re-evaluate how we manage water resources to maintain sustainable access to clean water. Population growth, combined with increasingly severe droughts and floods, are straining our rivers and water supplies like never before. Read more…
International Business College in Mitrovica (IBC-M) along with its partners involved in the INFORM project (http://www.ibcmitrovica.eu/inform/) will conduct measurements and monitor the electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation in order to raise awareness and inform citizens of Mitrovica and the region of their exposure to it. IBC-M will provide current and reference Read more…
According to geological evidence, the Earth’s climate has been constantly changing, the temperatures going higher and lower over the decades. However, now it is facing changes more rapidly than at any point in the history of modern civilization. What causes climate change? What is affecting the climate change the most Read more…
Modern day technologies Many would agree that the modern age and advancement in technologies began with the Industrial revolution and the discovery of the steam engine, electricity and the changes in manufacturing processes. Modern technologies and systems contributed to overall increase of population in the world and improvements in the Read more…
Internet and WiFi Safe distance from a Wi-Fi router? Levels of electromagnetic radiation from wireless technology continue to grow as the Internet providers trying to cover even the most remote places in order to expand their business and reach every single customer out there, expanding the number of wireless devices Read more…