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🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Hiking in Latgale invites to explore lakes and aquatic biotopes

In celebration of World Water Day, Latvia's Nature Conservation Agency is organizing a hike in Rāzna National Park to highlight the importance of water ecosystems.

Mar 22 • 06:31 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: The Pronouncement By EPA to Protect Liberia's Wetlands - 'Is It a Mere Lip-Service?'

The article discusses Liberia's efforts to protect its wetlands under the Ramsar Convention, questioning the commitment to these initiatives by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Mar 20 • 15:55 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The climatic spring is still delayed

The Environment Agency reports that the climatic spring has not yet arrived this year, despite the onset of the astronomical spring.

Mar 20 • 08:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Farmer who found possible oil in CE must isolate well while awaiting ANP report

A farmer in Brazil awaits a definitive report from the National Agency of Petroleum (ANP) on a mysterious liquid resembling oil found in his backyard.

Mar 19 • 05:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Environment Agency enforcement officers could get 'police-style' powers

The UK Environment Agency may receive 'police-style' powers to combat waste crime as part of a new government initiative.

Mar 15 • 09:08 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

All of Estonia has received a strong wind warning for Sunday

The Estonian Environmental Agency has issued a strong wind warning for the entire country on Sunday, marking an increase in wind speeds throughout the day.

Mar 15 • 06:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Crackdown on fly-tippers with environment officers set for police-style powers

The UK government plans to empower Environment Agency officers with police-like powers to combat illegal waste dumping by organized criminals.

Mar 14 • 22:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Abnormally warm weather breaks temperature records

Recent unusually warm weather has led to numerous daily temperature records being broken in Estonia, with more expected in the coming weekend, as noted by the environmental agency.

Mar 13 • 15:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Who are the key figures in the sewage crisis, and where are they now?

The article discusses the key players involved in the sewage crisis in the UK, focusing on James Bevan's controversial tenure as the head of the Environment Agency.

Mar 13 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

SP Coast has 46 beaches unsuitable for swimming this week; see the locations

The São Paulo Coast has reported 46 beaches deemed unsuitable for swimming due to high bacterial levels, as revealed in a weekly report from the state's environmental agency.

Mar 13 • 10:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

ANP visits site where farmer found possible oil while drilling for water

The National Agency of Petroleum (ANP) visited a site in Tabuleiro do Norte, Ceará, where a farmer reportedly discovered oil while drilling for water.

Mar 12 • 18:04 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Regarding the Pollution from the Kazokiškiai Landfill – Information from the Authorities

The article discusses recent measurements of hydrogen sulfide and ammonia levels around the Kazokiškiai landfill and the environmental agency's responses to exceedances in pollution.

Mar 12 • 15:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inema prohibits company after beach is contaminated in Salvador

The environmental agency Inema has temporarily shut down the Terminal Itapuã company after contamination was detected on a beach in Salvador.

Mar 11 • 15:42 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Spring is here? Thursday will bring temperatures up to 14 degrees

A weather forecast from Estonia's Environmental Agency predicts temperatures could reach as high as 14 degrees Celsius on Thursday, with cloudy conditions and rain expected in some areas.

Mar 11 • 11:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice suspends mining activities in Serra do Curral and imposes a fine of R$ 4 million on ANM

A federal court in Brazil has suspended mining activities in Serra do Curral and fined the National Mining Agency for noncompliance with previous court orders.

Mar 9 • 20:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Daejeon City Ignores Climate Department's Opinion and Proceeds with River Dredging... Discovered by Audit Agency

Daejeon City has continued with river dredging operations despite the Climate and Energy Environment Ministry's advice to the contrary, leading to an audit agency investigation and subsequent complaints by local environmental organizations.

Mar 9 • 08:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Energy company and regulatory agency are sued over reduced flow of the São Francisco River

The Brazilian federal prosecutor's office has filed a lawsuit against a major energy company and a regulatory agency due to inadequate water flow management of the São Francisco River.

Mar 6 • 16:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK weather chaos as 25 warnings issued and Brits urged to take these 4 steps

Heavy rain has caused significant flooding in parts of the UK, prompting the Environment Agency to issue flood warnings and safety advice for residents in 25 affected areas.

Mar 6 • 12:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

In a forest in Kainuu, the reasons for the current logging disputes in Finland are revealed

A Finnish government agency plans to log several areas, despite opposition from environmental groups, highlighting the ongoing debate over forest management.

Mar 6 • 05:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Family that found possible oil while searching for water says they were notified by the ANP

A family in Brazil claims to have discovered a potential oil well while digging for water and has been notified by the National Agency of Petroleum (ANP) about their find.

Mar 6 • 00:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Preliminary report from Inema indicates presence of copper and nitrate at a beach in Salvador

A preliminary report from Brazil's environment agency finds high levels of copper and nitrate at São Tomé de Paripe beach in Salvador, prompting access restrictions and further investigations.

Mar 4 • 11:41 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Wednesday will be dry, but there is a danger of sleet

The Estonian Environment Agency reports that a low-pressure area will move eastward from Estonia on Wednesday night, leaving the weather influenced by the southern edge of a low-pressure system moving from North Scandinavia across Finland.

Mar 3 • 13:12 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Katsina governor reshuffles cabinet, nominates two commissioners

The Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda has reshuffled his cabinet, nominating two commissioners and appointing new senior aides and a new agency head.

Mar 3 • 11:05 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

February was extraordinarily cold

February was noted for being exceptionally cold compared to many previous years, according to a report from the environmental agency.

Mar 2 • 10:54 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Next week will bring thaw and precipitation

The upcoming week in Estonia is expected to bring mild temperatures along with precipitation, according to the weather service of the Environmental Agency.

Mar 1 • 22:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Possible oil deposit in the Ceará hinterland: what is known about the case

A potential oil discovery in Tabuleiro do Norte, Brazil, is under investigation by the National Petroleum Agency after a farmer accidentally found the substance while searching for water.

Mar 1 • 08:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

47 boats used in mining are rendered unusable on the Madeira River during an operation by the Federal Police and Ibama in RO

A joint operation by Brazil's Federal Police and environmental agency Ibama has rendered 47 boats used for illegal gold mining unusable on the Madeira River.

Feb 28 • 15:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ibama seizes 'communal' monkey known as Mochila in RS; entity explains risks of domestication

The Brazilian environmental agency Ibama seized a 'communal' monkey named Mochila in São Francisco de Assis, sparking protests from locals who regarded the animal as a city mascot.

Feb 28 • 12:21 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

On Saturday, temperatures will reach up to four degrees

A weather forecast from the Environmental Agency predicts temperatures of up to four degrees Celsius on Saturday in Estonia, with cloudy skies and possible rain.

Feb 27 • 15:55 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Spring is Approaching: The Upcoming Week Brings Positive Temperatures

The upcoming week in Estonia is forecasted to bring daytime positive temperatures along with rain and wind, according to the environmental agency's weather report.

Feb 25 • 14:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Two people arrested in waste packaging fraud and money laundering probe

Two individuals have been arrested in Cornwall as part of an investigation into waste packaging fraud and money laundering.

Feb 25 • 11:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Dirty Business campaigner issues chilling raw sewage warning to millions of homes

A campaigner warns that untreated sewage is still a significant issue in the UK, criticizing the Environment Agency and advocating for increased monitoring.

Feb 25 • 11:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents report suspected contamination at a beach in Salvador; case under investigation by Inema

Residents and fishermen are concerned about potential water contamination at São Tomé de Paripe beach in Salvador, as the environmental agency investigates reported incidents of blue and yellow discoloration in the water.

Feb 23 • 23:44 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Decision on seal hunting – more may be shot than last year

The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency has announced an increase in the number of seals allowed to be hunted this year, permitting a total of 1,350 gray seals, which is 350 more than last year.

Feb 23 • 18:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Brits in 68 areas warned to take FOUR major steps as UK flood warnings issued

Residents in 68 areas of the UK are urged to follow four crucial safety measures as flood warnings were issued due to heavy rainfall.

Feb 20 • 11:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Drones armed with lasers to tackle illegal rubbish dumps

The Environment Agency in the UK is deploying laser-equipped drone squads to combat rising illegal waste dumping, amidst criticism of its enforcement capabilities.

Feb 19 • 17:13 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Planning Agency Disbanded

The Planning Agency of Iceland has been disbanded, affecting various regulatory processes.

Feb 19 • 14:59 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

COLD CORNER ⟩ On Friday, temperatures may rise up to one degree in some areas

On Friday, cold weather is expected across Estonia, but daytime temperatures on the coastal islands could reach up to one degree Celsius according to the environmental agency's forecast.

Feb 19 • 11:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Environmental protest group says FBI is investigating it for terrorism

Environmental group Extinction Rebellion reported that it is under investigation by the FBI for potential terrorism activities, with some members having encountered agents from the agency's taskforce on extremism.

Feb 18 • 23:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Illegal dump to finally close after lorry tipping out waste gets stuck in mud

An illegal dump near the M25 outside Epping will be closed following a court ruling due to health and safety concerns.

Feb 18 • 15:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Environmental and health groups sue US agency for revoking rule that supported climate policies

Environmental and health groups have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) after it revoked a key scientific finding that underpinned climate change regulations.

Feb 18 • 14:45 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Climate activists fail to stop oil plant in circuit court

Climate activists from the Fridays for Future movement were unsuccessful in their legal attempt to halt the operation of the Enefit 280-2 oil plant as the Tallinn Circuit Court upheld the environmental agency's complex permit.

Feb 18 • 06:22 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Agency warns UK communities to stay alert, says flood risk high

The UK Environment Agency has issued warnings of significant flooding across England, emphasizing the need for communities to remain vigilant.

Feb 17 • 23:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK weather chaos warning amid flood and ice alerts for huge areas of Britain

The UK is facing severe weather warnings for flooding and icy conditions, prompting agencies to advise the public to take precautions.

Feb 16 • 17:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Dozens of flood warnings in place across UK

The UK is currently under dozens of flood and ice warnings due to adverse weather conditions, prompting the Environment Agency to advise the public to remain vigilant.

Feb 16 • 07:26 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

On Monday, temperatures will be around twenty degrees in places

The Estonian Environmental Agency forecasts cold weather on Monday night with temperatures dropping to between 8 and 20 degrees Celsius in different areas.

Feb 15 • 13:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Environment Agency has 'serious questions to answer' over Britain's latest massive dump

MP Alex Burghart criticizes the Environment Agency for its handling of a massive illegal dump near Epping that has been under investigation for over a year.

Feb 15 • 13:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Fresh snow warning issued for parts of England as flooding expected in more than 70 areas

England faces severe weather with a fresh snow warning and flooding alerts affecting more than 70 areas.

Feb 15 • 09:11 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Cold weather persists

The Environment Agency reports that the weather will remain cold with minimal cloud cover, fog, and variable winds across Estonia.

Feb 14 • 11:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPF recommends that Petrobras and Ibama suspend licensing and analyze impacts of oil exploration in the Amazon Delta

The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) in Brazil has recommended that Petrobras and the environmental agency Ibama suspend oil exploration licensing at the Amazon Delta and conduct a thorough environmental impact assessment.

Feb 13 • 23:45 UTC

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