Sanremo, Extinction Rebellion activists storm the blue carpet: “Social emergency”
Extinction Rebellion activists disrupted the Sanremo music festival by infiltrating through security to protest against perceived ecocide policies and greenwashing by major sponsors.
DC Mayor Bowser declares emergency over Potomac sewage spill, asks for federal help
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared a disaster emergency over a massive sewage spill in the Potomac River and is seeking federal aid for cleanup efforts.
Amid the state of emergency, a new company takes over urban cleaning in Caraguatatuba
A new urban cleaning company has begun operations in Caraguatatuba, Brazil, during an ongoing state of environmental and sanitary emergency.
Double Hoy No Circula February 13: These vehicles are NOT allowed to circulate due to environmental contingency in Mexico City and Edomex
The Environmental Commission of the Megalopolis has declared an environmental contingency due to poor air quality in Mexico Valley, leading to the activation of the Doble Hoy No Circula program.
Caraguatatuba announces new company for urban cleaning after contract termination and emergency decree
The municipality of Caraguatatuba has appointed a new company for urban cleaning services following a declared state of environmental and sanitary calamity and the unilateral cancellation of the previous contract.
Prefectura evaluates possible environmental effects of the fire in Guayaquil Bay
The Guayas Prefecture is assessing the environmental impact of a major fire at the Multicomercio building in Guayaquil Bay.
Court gives 30 days for Belo Horizonte City Hall to take measures after the rupture of the Lagoa do Nado dam
A Brazilian court has ordered the Belo Horizonte City Hall to adopt emergency measures concerning the Lagoa do Nado dam, which ruptured in 2024, within 30 days to avoid daily fines for non-compliance.
“I Can't Live Because of Concerns About Aging Nuclear Power Plants”… Lawsuit to Cancel the License Extension for Gori Unit 2
Residents near the Gori Unit 2 nuclear power plant in Busan have filed an administrative lawsuit against the government to cancel its license extension, citing insufficient safety evaluations regarding radiation impacts and emergency management planning.
The film city of Tenerife will consume water equivalent to 355 Olympic swimming pools amid a water emergency
The creation of a film city in southern Tenerife is set to move forward, with the local government requesting an environmental assessment despite ongoing water scarcity.
Justice orders urgent measures after chemical leak in Vila Maranhão in São Luís
The Maranhão Justice ordered emergency measures in an area affected by an environmental disaster in Vila Maranhão, São Luís, following a chemical leak from Valen Fertilizantes and Armazéns Ltda.
Environmental collective demands environmental plan in Napo and declaration of focused state of emergency
Following a mining suspension order in Napo, the organization Napo Ama la Vida calls for daily government controls, an emergency environmental plan, and a focused state of emergency to combat illegal mining.
Due to safety considerations, climbing on the Daugava ice in Riga is prohibited
Riga authorities have banned climbing on the Daugava ice starting February 7, following recommendations from environmental and emergency service representatives.
Thom van Dooren, environmental philosopher: "We cannot combat species extinction with the mindset of an emergency room"
Thom van Dooren explores the role of humans in the world through his studies on threatened species around the globe, advocating for a more profound approach to extinction processes.
Conaie calls on the Government to declare an environmental emergency in Napo due to mining contamination
The Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (Conaie) is urging the government to declare an environmental emergency in the Napo province due to mining pollution, following a recent suspension of mining activities in the region.