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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Companies can adopt green areas in Santos and display advertising; see how to participate

Companies in Santos can register for the Cidade Verde program to maintain environmental conservation areas in exchange for advertising opportunities.

Mar 1 • 11:50 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The attention of the pilot team saved the life of a young swan in Paldiski South Harbor

A pilot team from the Estonian state fleet rescued a young swan trapped in ice at the Paldiski South Harbor.

Feb 28 • 22:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Police spot jaguar during patrol in ecological station in RO

Military police in Brazil's Rondônia state captured video of a jaguar during a routine patrol in an ecological station, highlighting the importance of environmental preservation.

Feb 27 • 16:14 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See tips on how to recover springs on rural properties

The article provides information on a free guide aimed at helping rural landowners in Brazil with the recovery and conservation of water springs.

Feb 27 • 12:25 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

First seal pup spotted in Ventspils

The first seal pup of the season has been spotted on the promenade near Ostas street in Ventspils, Latvia, prompting reminders from environmental authorities for people to avoid approaching the seals.

Feb 27 • 11:12 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Decision on lynx hunting is appealed

The decision to allow this year's lynx hunt has been appealed by the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation, requesting a halt to the hunt while awaiting further legal review.

Feb 27 • 10:09 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

They will pay for the unlawful "management" of the river valley for two years

A family is held responsible for the illegal management of a state-owned river valley area, leading to environmental damage.

Feb 27 • 09:20 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

They are mother and daughter and scientists: they discovered the largest coral colony in the world the size of a football field

A mother-daughter scientist duo has discovered the world's largest coral colony in the Great Barrier Reef, which spans approximately 111 meters, equivalent to the size of a football field.

Feb 26 • 12:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Environmental Police seizes eight guns during operation against illegal hunting in Northern Minas

The Environmental Police in Brazil seized eight firearms during an operation aimed at combating illegal hunting in Northern Minas Gerais, resulting in one arrest.

Feb 26 • 12:25 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Mother and daughter discover contender for world's largest known coral colony

A coral colony discovered by citizen scientists in Far North Queensland may be the largest known in the world, showcasing resilience amidst environmental challenges.

Feb 26 • 03:08 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Disappearance of 80 years: Guará is back and boosts environmental tourism on the coast of PR

The return of the guará bird to Guaratuba has revitalized local environmental education and sustainable tourism efforts.

Feb 21 • 13:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Turtle nests violated during carnival in Piauí's coast

Turtle nests in the coastal region of Piauí, Brazil, were violated during the carnival season, raising concerns over environmental crime.

Feb 21 • 12:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: nest with 86 turtles found after residents discover a hatchling on the beach of the North Coast of SP

A nest containing 86 Brazilian green turtle hatchlings was discovered at Paúba Beach in São Sebastião, São Paulo, prompting environmental teams to secure the area for their safety during hatching.

Feb 20 • 20:22 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Environmental Defenders and Researchers Cautious About Trout Farming in the Gulf of Riga

Environmental advocates and researchers are urging caution regarding trout farming in the Gulf of Riga, emphasizing the need for scientific basis in decision-making related to Baltic Sea usage.

Feb 20 • 13:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The environmental organization’s complaint against the wolf quota hunting did not succeed

The Finnish Supreme Administrative Court rejected a complaint by the Tapiola Nature Conservation Association regarding wolf hunting regulations set by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.

Feb 19 • 10:51 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

From bridges to saunas: Vilnius presents the Neris riverbank renewal plans

Vilnius has unveiled plans for the renewal of the Neris riverbanks, emphasizing a balance between nature preservation and urban development.

Feb 19 • 10:03 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ignorance is Dangerous

A recent incident in Crucita, Manabí, where a group of people cruelly acted against an oceanic dolphin during the carnival holiday, highlights the widespread ignorance regarding environmental care and its risks to humanity.

Feb 18 • 23:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Endangered banksia ecosystem in Perth faces destruction with no adequate offset, expert says

Property developers in Perth are planning to destroy an endangered banksia ecosystem habitat for threatened black cockatoos, facing pushback from conservationists regarding ineffective offset proposals.

Feb 18 • 21:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Environmental Police hears song of wild birds and fines man R$ 1,500 in the interior of SP

A man was fined R$ 1,500 by the Environmental Police for keeping wild birds in captivity in Presidente Prudente, SP.

Feb 18 • 20:25 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The number of spruce bark beetles is decreasing in Southern Estonia

The spread of spruce bark beetles in Southern Estonia has significantly decreased, leading the State Forest Management Centre to forego felling bait trees this year.

Feb 16 • 16:55 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"Macinka's List." There are plans to dismiss people who are unwelcome to sponsors and allies of Motorists

The article discusses the controversial plans by Petr Macinka, head of the Czech Ministry of Environment, to potentially dismiss officials from key environmental institutions, indicating a shift towards favoring business interests over nature conservation.

Feb 16 • 08:10 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Forest Cameras Reveal Mediterranean Treasures: Rare Footage of Wildlife in Antalya

Environmental monitoring cameras have captured rare footage of wildlife in Antalya, Turkey, showcasing the region's rich biodiversity.

Feb 15 • 09:33 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bringing These 5 Things From The Seashore Home Is A Crime, You Can Go to Jail!

Collecting certain items from the beach is legally punishable as it harms marine and coastal ecosystems.

Feb 14 • 10:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police seizes 1.5 tons of shark fins in Bahia

Brazil's Federal Police seized 1.5 tons of shark fins, including from endangered species, in Bahia during a joint operation targeting illegal activities.

Feb 13 • 06:04 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Mystery in Misiones: Justice investigates the disappearance of two jaguar cubs that had been released in a nature reserve

The Argentinian authorities are investigating the disappearance of two jaguar cubs during a relocation operation in a Misiones nature reserve.

Feb 11 • 22:53 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What is known about the two missing jaguars in Misiones

The whereabouts of two missing juvenile jaguars in Misiones remains uncertain after an operation by the Ministry of Ecology; environmental justice is examining alleged irregularities in their relocation to the Esmeralda reserve.

Feb 11 • 19:26 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

400 trees saved in Podlasie

The Podlaska Regional Directorate for Environmental Protection announces the cancellation of a planned tree felling for a bike path project, saving over 400 trees.

Feb 11 • 16:54 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

In Vysočina, otters and cormorants cause the most damage, wolves are only marginally involved

The article discusses the environmental impact of otters and cormorants in the Vysočina region of Czechia, while noting that wolves are not significantly contributing to the issues.

Feb 11 • 14:56 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

15 minutes loading... 4 minutes unloading! Salt transportation will be superfast with the help of the railways

Indian Railways has introduced new technology to make salt transportation faster and easier through experimental trials in Gandhidham, Gujarat.

Feb 11 • 10:39 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

After a transfer operation: mystery over the disappearance of two jaguar cubs in Misiones

Two jaguar cubs went missing during a provincial transfer operation in Misiones, Argentina, prompting an environmental investigation.

Feb 10 • 22:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Ambroz Lagoons, the Green Lung East of Madrid Facing Neighbors and Environmentalists with the City Council Over Its Conservation

The Ambroz Lagoons, a vital wetland near Madrid, are at the center of a conflict between residents, environmentalists, and the City Council, which plans to build a large residential area on the site.

Feb 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Why Is There No National Natural History Museum in Korea?

The article discusses the absence of a national natural history museum in Korea, contrasting it with the numerous such institutions found in the United States and Europe, and highlights the importance of biodiversity and environmental conservation.

Feb 9 • 09:47 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Artificial Intelligence Provides Insights for Wildlife Conservation in Alaska: What's the Story?

The article discusses how artificial intelligence is being utilized in Alaska to track and care for brown bear populations amidst environmental changes.

Feb 9 • 06:55 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The selenite sequoia, soybeans, and sumaúmas

The article reflects on the author’s childhood experiences with space exploration and environmental conservation, highlighting the impact of historical events on Brazilian nature and society.

Feb 8 • 11:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

More than 30 turtles found dead in RS; environmentalists call for the creation of a national park in the area

Over 30 dead turtles have been discovered on the coast of Albardão in Brazil, prompting environmentalists to advocate for the establishment of a national park to protect marine life in the region.

Feb 7 • 13:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

She was carried away by the police on a chair. Now the frail 93-year-old refuses to pay the fine and serve the prison sentence.

A 93-year-old woman, Mimi Bing Øverli, refuses to pay her fine of 9600 NOK or serve a nine-day prison sentence for her environmental activism against tree-cutting in Oslo.

Feb 7 • 11:38 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor. There is no reason to trust Uranium Minister Busch

The chairman of the Jämtland-Härjedalen Nature Conservation Association argues that the government should not revoke the current municipal uranium mining veto, as delegating scientific risk assessments to small municipalities undermines their responsibility to ensure a safe living environment for citizens.

Feb 5 • 13:29 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Soomere: Estonian natural objects could be granted legal entity status

Academician Tarmo Soomere argues that significant swamps and rivers in Estonia should be granted legal entity status to ensure environmental protection independent of political fluctuations and changing human values.

Feb 4 • 13:31 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Environmentalists remind how to behave in winter when noticing unusually behaving animals

Environmental authorities in Lithuania are advising on proper conduct when observing animals behaving unusually during winter due to feeding practices that disrupt their natural instincts.

Feb 4 • 09:29 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Experts: environmental protection without national defense is temporary, while national defense without environmental protection is shortsighted

Experts Kęstutis Čekavičius and Marius Karlonas emphasize that national defense and environmental protection are interconnected, with security being essential for long-term nature conservation.

Feb 3 • 10:14 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Protection of conservation areas and a production limit of 50 thousand tons is needed to reach agreements

The article discusses the necessity of protecting conservation areas and establishing a production cap of 50 thousand tons to achieve consensus on environmental agreements.

Feb 2 • 22:39 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

Andrea Castillo, a protector of the reefs

Andrea Castillo, a 29-year-old environmental engineer, has dedicated her career to marine conservation, focusing on caring for coral reefs and aquatic ecosystems in Ecuador since 2021.

Feb 2 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

How to choose sustainable fabrics and garments, according to a fashion expert: "Cotton is better if you care about the oceans"

The article discusses the environmental impact of the fashion industry and offers insights on choosing sustainable fabrics, highlighting cotton's benefits for ocean conservation.

Feb 2 • 15:55 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
Life & Tech

'The world's ugliest lawn' isn't really that ugly, according to its Australian owner – video

Jarno Coone, the winner of the international 'world's ugliest lawn' competition, defends his unconventional gardening as a statement for water conservation and environmental harmony in Kyneton, Australia.

Jan 23 • 21:29 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Nuclear Waste Tourism in North Rhine-Westphalia: BUND Sees Environmental Legal Protection in Danger

The Bund for Environmental and Nature Conservation (BUND) is contesting a Berlin administrative court's ruling concerning the transport of highly radioactive nuclear waste through North Rhine-Westphalia, as tensions rise with the Greens distancing themselves from their own state government.

Jan 16 • 11:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Wildlife targets will be missed in England and Northern Ireland, watchdog says

The Office for Environmental Protection has reported that the UK government is unlikely to meet its wildlife conservation targets in England and Northern Ireland by 2030, failing on nearly all environmental measures.

Jan 13 • 00:01 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

A conservationist association reports the shooting death of a seven-month-old wolf in Montaña Palentina

The Iberian Wolf Conservation and Study Association (ASCEL) has reported the shooting death of a seven-month-old wolf to the Environmental Prosecutor's Office and the Civil Guard's Nature Protection Service in Palencia's Montaña Palentina.

Jan 7 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Seven rare and 'remarkable' species discovered in the UK by National Trust

The National Trust for Scotland has discovered seven rare species at its conservation sites, highlighting the success of its environmental efforts in 2025.

Jan 3 • 08:37 UTC

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