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🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Understanding the intention to impose fines for incorrect sorting from the residents of Ostrobothnia – "Nothing will come of it, as everything is in disarray"

Finnish waste management company Ekorosk faces criticism over plans to issue fines for incorrect waste sorting, highlighting tension between waste collection companies and the company's policy.

Mar 5 • 17:21 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Generation Z and Politics: With What Attitude Are Young People Going to Vote Now

The article discusses the political attitudes of Generation Z in relation to other generations, particularly regarding stereotypes and issues such as environmental policy and immigration.

Mar 5 • 16:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Exclusive] Environmental groups say, 'The Minister of Climate has overturned discussions on the Four Major Rivers restoration'

Environmental groups are demanding the resignation of Minister Kim Sung-hwan, claiming he has undermined the Four Major Rivers restoration policy, a key pledge of President Lee Jae-myung, leading to its potential reduction or cancellation.

Mar 5 • 08:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MT Court overturns ruling that suspended works on Morro de Santo Antônio after MP points out flaws

The Mato Grosso Court overturned a previous ruling that halted tourism expansion works at Morro de Santo Antônio, emphasizing the lack of evidence for legal flaws.

Mar 4 • 21:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Analysis finds urban areas in England where no one lives within 15 minute walk of nature

New data reveals that some urban areas in England lack access to nature within a 15-minute walk, highlighting disparities between urban and rural settings.

Mar 4 • 16:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Special Spatial Framework for Tourism: In the Final Stretch

Greece's Special Spatial Framework for Tourism focuses on sustainable development, resilience of destinations, and the protection of the country's natural and cultural resources.

Mar 4 • 10:51 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Norwegian does not call Denmark's green flight route 'green'

Norwegian criticizes Denmark's new domestic flight route for not being fully green due to the use of fossil fuel alongside sustainable aviation fuel.

Mar 4 • 05:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Taxis older than 10 years may circulate until 2030 in Rio; see transition schedule

Rio de Janeiro has enacted a decree allowing taxis older than ten years to operate until 2030, introducing a phased transition schedule for older vehicles.

Mar 3 • 22:03 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Should we continue to produce 30 million pigs?: The red bloc launches a frontal attack on pig farming

Danish farmers are being called upon to stop building new pig farms and expanding existing ones as part of an urgent initiative intended to address climate, environmental, and animal welfare issues.

Mar 3 • 07:11 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

"Nothing ran for Macinka." The Ministry of Environment under the influence of drivers

The Czech Ministry of Environment appears to be heavily influenced by the interests of motorists, as suggested by recent developments in environmental policies.

Mar 3 • 04:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Will the motion to dismiss Minister Paulina Hennig-Kloska fracture the government coalition?

The article discusses the potential impact of a proposed motion to dismiss Minister Paulina Hennig-Kloska on the stability of the Polish government coalition.

Mar 2 • 19:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

What if we call it ‘Climate Department’? [From the newsroom]

South Korea’s Minister of Climate, Energy, and Environment suggested a new abbreviation for the department, igniting a discussion on the importance of environmental terminology amidst recent governmental changes.

Mar 1 • 20:28 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Climate Lawsuit: A Phenomenon Dividing Generations

The article discusses the impact of climate lawsuits on generational divides in public opinion.

Mar 1 • 07:40 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Elections in Rhineland-Palatinate: The Greens are successful - and could still end up in the opposition

The Greens have gained ground in Rhineland-Palatinate, yet they face the possibility of entering opposition despite their electoral success.

Feb 28 • 11:49 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Conrad Black: The high cost of climate alarmism

Conrad Black critiques the extensive financial investments made in fighting climate change, arguing that they have yielded little tangible results.

Feb 28 • 11:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

End of obligation. The government changes the rules for property owners

The Polish government is considering changes to asbestos removal policies in response to a call from local governments for increased funding.

Feb 28 • 06:09 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Temu has started cooperation with an Estonian company for waste management compliance

E-commerce platform Temu has signed an agreement with an Estonian accredited producer responsibility organization to assist its sellers in complying with electronic and battery waste management requirements.

Feb 27 • 17:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mining sector in MG blocks advances in environmental policy, says mayor of Juiz de Fora

The mayor of Juiz de Fora, Margarida Salomão, claims that the mining sector hinders progress in environmental policies in Minas Gerais amid recent environmental disasters.

Feb 27 • 16:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Researchers Criticize Proposal for Saimaa Fishing Ban: Experts Were Not Consulted – Here's the Author's Response

Researchers have criticized a proposal from the Eastern Finland Centre for Economic Development regarding fishing restrictions aimed at protecting the Saimaa ringed seal, stating that experts were not consulted during the preparation.

Feb 27 • 14:06 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The message from Javier Milei after the approval of the amendment to the Glacier Law

Javier Milei's administration praised the modification of the Glacier Law, claiming it promotes true environmental federalism and removes ideological distortions.

Feb 27 • 13:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Fico Wants to Revive Slovalco with a Memorandum. His Promises Are Only General and Restart Is Still Uncertain

The Slovak government, led by Prime Minister Robert Fico, aims to revive the Slovalco aluminum factory, but promises made lack specificity and clarity.

Feb 27 • 09:19 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The government's new environmental plan meets criticism

The Swedish government's new environmental plan, aimed at restoring nature, has faced criticism from environmental groups for its low level of ambition.

Feb 26 • 18:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The river route of Daecheong Lake reopens after 40 years... 'Jeong Ji-yong' will operate next month

The Daecheong Lake ferry service will resume for the first time in 40 years, with the ferry 'Jeong Ji-yong' set to begin operations next month.

Feb 26 • 07:23 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The court ruled that the exception for bear hunting was illegal. The ministry allowed nearly three hundred to be shot last year.

A Slovak court has deemed illegal a government exception permitting the hunting of bears, following an initial lawsuit by environmental organizations.

Feb 25 • 19:08 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

This is equivalent to rewarding all those who have behaved badly over the past 20 years

The Danish government plans to allocate 15 billion kroner for coastal protection, drawing criticism from a professor who believes taxpayers shouldn't foot the bill for decades of poor development in flood-prone areas.

Feb 25 • 11:42 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gyeongbuk Forest Fire '1050 Locations' Private Investigation 'It's not that it couldn't be extinguished, but I doubt it wasn't extinguished'

Environmental groups and experts conducted a final private investigation into the 2025 Gyeongbuk forest fire, revealing failures in crisis response and calling for significant reforms in government forest and fire policies.

Feb 25 • 09:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Anger over plans to abolish New Zealand’s dedicated environment ministry

New Zealand's government plans to abolish its environment ministry, raising concerns about weakened environmental protections amid efforts to reduce bureaucracy.

Feb 25 • 01:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Under environmental and political pressure, Lula's government postpones waterway auctions until 2027

The Brazilian government has postponed most of its waterway concession auctions to 2027 amid rising political pressures and civil society mobilizations against the projects.

Feb 24 • 15:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The climate minister wants to scrap environmental goals - C and MP are furious

Sweden's Climate Minister proposes to abandon the country's transport targets aimed at reducing emissions, provoking outrage from opposition parties.

Feb 24 • 14:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finnish Professor Suggests Surprising Way to Combat Climate Change: Ships Should Pollute More in Summer

Markku Kulmala, a professor at the University of Helsinki, proposes that increasing sulfur emissions from ships during the summer months could reflect more sunlight away from Earth, potentially aiding in the fight against climate change.

Feb 24 • 04:08 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Climate Protection: Coalition Aims to Present Key Points for New Heating Law

The German coalition of Union and SPD plans to unveil their reform proposals for the contentious heating law in the coming days, aiming to balance environmental goals with citizens' affordability concerns.

Feb 23 • 13:56 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Illegal Fishing: Foreign Companies Under Sanction Operate Under Argentine Flag in the EEZ

An investigation reveals that sanctioned foreign companies are operating under the guise of Argentine fishing vessels in the exclusive economic zone.

Feb 23 • 12:44 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Badger bid to replace outgoing Greens senator

Tasmanian Greens MP Tabatha Badger is vying to replace retiring senator Peter Whish-Wilson in a party vote for a federal seat.

Feb 23 • 08:21 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Tuned in with Turk and going to fight against 'green ideology'. Who is the new Minister of Motorists?

Igor Červený has been appointed the new Czech Minister of the Environment, marking the end of political maneuvering related to his predecessor's ambitions and signaling a shift in environmental policy.

Feb 22 • 18:25 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

EPA weakens pollution limits for mercury from coal plants

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has weakened pollution limits for coal power plants, allowing them to release more heavy metals, including mercury, which is linked to brain damage.

Feb 20 • 19:20 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Opens for reduced environmental requirements for hydro power

The Swedish government proposes legislative changes that would allow for lowered environmental adaptation requirements for hydroelectric plants during permit reviews.

Feb 20 • 07:45 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Environmental groups sue Trump administration over scrapped climate rule

Environmental and health groups have sued the Trump administration for repealing a crucial scientific conclusion that greenhouse gases threaten public health.

Feb 19 • 05:53 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

WA premier slams Alcoa's 'disappointing' environmental record

The Western Australia premier criticizes Alcoa's environmental performance after the company agrees to pay $55 million for unlawful clearing of jarrah forest.

Feb 19 • 02:29 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Environmental Groups Sue Trump Administration to Roll Back Climate Policy

Various health and environmental organizations have sued President Donald Trump's administration for revoking a key scientific assessment that deems greenhouse gases a threat to public health.

Feb 19 • 01:39 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Environmentalists sue Donald Trump's administration over climate policy

A coalition of environmental groups has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, claiming its rollback of greenhouse gas standards for vehicles is illegal and harms public health.

Feb 18 • 18:25 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
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

New Green Enemies of Robert Fico: Green Deal, Emissions Quotas, and Expensive Electricity

The article critiques the Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's recent focus on economic growth over environmental issues, highlighting concerns about a lack of meaningful reforms and support for heavy industries instead of broader public assistance.

Feb 18 • 08:29 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Environmental contingencies reveal governmental ineptitude

The article discusses how climate change is impacting Mexico's economy and agricultural productivity while exposing the ineffectiveness of governmental policies.

Feb 18 • 07:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Man from Coal. What Each Year of Donald Trump's Presidency Says About US Policy Goals?

The article discusses Donald Trump's environmental policies, particularly his decision to withdraw the US from the Paris Agreement and his subsequent actions to increase fossil fuel production.

Feb 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Several countries consider it necessary to change the emissions trading system

Several countries, including Estonia and others in the European Union, deem it necessary to revise the emissions trading system.

Feb 17 • 14:25 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

And the Double Hoy No Circula is not going, is not going: Which cars are not going out this Tuesday?

Due to ongoing poor air quality in Mexico City and the State of Mexico, authorities have implemented restrictions on vehicle circulation for Tuesday, February 17.

Feb 17 • 02:32 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

It is better to be in a car than walking in the particulate matter

A medical expert warns that walking is safer than driving during heavy particulate pollution days, as pollution significantly increases heart attack and stroke risks.

Feb 16 • 13:10 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Further changes in the 'Clean Air' program. Its effects raise controversy

Upcoming changes to Poland's 'Clean Air' program aim to address concerns over its implementation and effectiveness, particularly in the context of thermomodernization processes.

Feb 16 • 09:58 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

From Education to Transformation – NFOŚiGW Forum

The NFOÅšiGW forum aims to create knowledge and discussion centers that contribute to a new environmental policy in Poland.

Feb 15 • 23:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Is Clean Air Dead? Pre-financing, Abuses, and Billions Without Payouts

The Clean Air program in Poland, aimed at combating smog, is facing a severe crisis due to declining applications and rising disputes over payouts.

Feb 15 • 17:00 UTC

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