Irena Buřívalová is the editor of Ekonews (Czechia).

Irena Buřívalová has previously worked for the economic editorial offices of major Czech daily and weekly newspapers such as MF Dnes, Euro and Czech Business Weekly.

Then she joined forces with the newly established website Ekonews. She focuses on the issues of eternal chemicals, organic farming, waste, fast fashion and bioplastics.

Photo by Katerina Hefler

Irena Buřívalová

Basic information

Name
Irena Buřívalová
Title
Editor
Expertise
eternal chemicals, organic farming, waste, fast fashion and bioplastics
Country
Czechia
City
Prague
Website
ekonews.cz

Supported projects

Flooded Futures: Protecting Vulnerable Communities

  • Cities
  • Environment

VALENCIA - In recent years, several European countries have faced devastating floods, sparking discussions on how to mitigate or prevent such disasters. In Spain, the tragedy in Valencia in October 2024 has led to the exploration of solutions like early warning systems, architectural adaptations, and better regulation of flood-prone areas. 

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Kateřina Helfer

Food, Water, and PFAS: Grassroot Solutions to Chemical Pollution

  • Environment
  • Industry

PRAGUE - PFAS, a family of extremely hazardous chemicals linked to severe health issues, have been found in drinking water and vegetables, among others all over Europe. Against all odds, local communities and researchers across Europe are acting to find solutions to PFAS contamination in their food and water.

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Katerina Hefler