MPF appeals to TRF1 to keep action on oil exploration in the Amazon estuary in Pará
The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil has appealed to the Regional Federal Court to continue judicial proceedings regarding oil exploration in the Amazon estuary in Pará and to annul the environmental license granted to Petrobras.
Amateur fisherman fined R$ 1.2 thousand for using fishing net in the Paraná River in Presidente Epitácio
An amateur fisherman has been fined R$ 1,274 for fishing without a license in the Paraná River in Presidente Epitácio, São Paulo.
After 60 years, Furnas Lake receives its first environmental operating license from Ibama
Furnas Lake, an artificial reservoir in Brazil, has finally received its first environmental operating license from Ibama after more than sixty years of operation without formal licensing.
Environmental Police find wood without license and fines owner of carpentry R$ 1,900 in Presidente Prudente
The owner of a carpentry in Presidente Prudente was fined R$ 1,900 for irregularities concerning forest products.
Rio is the only capital in the country where the environmental agency only monitors, does not license, points out a survey
Rio de Janeiro uniquely does not have its environmental agency responsible for licensing projects, only for monitoring them.
Federal Court suspends mining company license after questions from quilombolas in MG
A federal court in Brazil has suspended the operating license for Fleurs Global Mineração Ltda. after claims from quilombola communities regarding the environmental licensing process.
Niger's military junta pulls plug on mining companies and UK oil firm
Niger's military regime has revoked mining concessions for three companies and denied a British firm's request for an extended drilling license, citing non-compliance with financial and environmental obligations.
MPF recommends suspension of environmental license and annulment of hearing about landfill in Acará, PA
The Federal Public Ministry recommends annulment of a public hearing on a waste treatment facility in Acará, Brazil, due to irregularities and disruptions during the event.
Rejecting the crematorium's demands for a license review
The Environmental and Natural Resource Committee has rejected the Reykjavik Health Inspectorate's decision to review a crematorium's operating license due to pollution concerns.
Double Hoy No Circula on February 14: Why license plates ending in 9 and 0 are resting again?
The environmental contingency continues in the Valley of Mexico, requiring vehicles with plates ending in 9 and 0 to refrain from circulation again on February 14.
Furniture company owner fined R$ 2 thousand for lack of license for native wood in the interior of SP
A furniture company owner in Presidente Prudente, Brazil, was fined R$ 2,050.68 for keeping native wood without proper licensing.
Giant cave with blue lake investigated for irregularities in the capital of ecotourism
An investigation has been launched into alleged irregularities concerning the operational license and tour guide services at the Gruta do Lago Azul in Bonito, Brazil.
“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.
Ecuador grants environmental license to the La Plata mining project for its exploitation
The La Plata mining project in the Cotopaxi province has received environmental approval for its exploitation and mineral processing phases from Ecuador's Ministry of Energy and the Environment.
Lula's government advances with dredging plan on the Tapajós River without a license, despite mapped impacts
The Lula government has selected a company for dredging the Tapajós River without obtaining environmental permits, which could have significant ecological impacts.
Carnival in Natal: Learn how to request a license for parties, previews, and blocks
The Environmental and Urban Planning Department of Natal has issued a warning regarding the deadlines for requesting permits to hold carnival festivities in the city.
More than 100 tons of fish seized without environmental license in the interior of Amazonas
The Amazonas Environmental Protection Institute (Ipaam) seized approximately 100 tons of fish without an environmental license at a fish processing plant in Manacapuru, and imposed fines totaling over R$ 2 million after identifying irregularities during an inspection.
Farm in the Pantanal under investigation for suspected deforestation without environmental license
The Public Ministry of Mato Grosso do Sul has launched an investigation into potential illegal deforestation on a farm in the Pantanal region of Corumbá, following information from Ibama.