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Council members in Maceió emphasize the importance of environmental sustainability and proper waste disposal during a municipal session.

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.

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

Latvia's Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development has not approved the draft law governing the management of the Latgale Embassy 'Gors', suggesting amendments for flexibility in founding additional members.

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

The article discusses the issue of pharmaceutical compounds contaminating the environment, primarily through wastewater and improper disposal, and highlights recent studies in Lithuania that reveal their presence in various water sources.

Citizens and civic groups in Jeonju, South Korea, are organizing a large demonstration to protest against the city's tree management policies following the controversial logging of willow trees along the Jeonju Stream.

The Lagos State Government has shut down a public toilet for illegally pumping sewage into the drainage system, posing a health risk and environmental hazard.

Around 120 tons of waste were collected in Rio Branco after the Carnival celebrations, raising environmental concerns regarding its disposal and the potential impacts on air and water quality.

Poland's water management agency has published two conflicting lists regarding water reservoirs and hydroelectric projects, raising questions about their policies.

The Minhoca na Cabeça program in Florianópolis has successfully diverted nearly 996 tons of organic waste from landfills each year through promoting home composting and environmental education.

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has encouraged residents and traders to utilize Private Sector Participant (PSP) operators for waste disposal as part of its environmental sustainability initiatives.

The Lagos Waste Management Authority has arrested two individuals for improper waste disposal at Ikosi–Ketu, Lagos.

The Northern Territory's draft buffel grass management plan is being scrutinized, with concerns that it disproportionately favors the cattle industry over environmental and Aboriginal interests.

The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office has sealed a public toilet for discharging raw sewage into a drain, citing public health risks and environmental pollution.

A power plant in Oulu released six million cubic meters of water in one day due to accumulated snow, prompting concerns about environmental and public safety.

The municipality of Lestijärvi unlawfully drilled energy wells on a vital groundwater area without the necessary water management permit, while simultaneously requiring local citizens to obtain permits for similar work.

R. Žemaitaitis expressed his disbelief over waste disposal practices and called on law enforcement to ensure accountability for those responsible.

Capital Ship Management Corp. has welcomed the newly constructed VLCC tanker M/T 'Aristotelis II,' noted for its advanced ecological features and fuel efficiency.

Capital Ship Management Corp. has successfully taken delivery of the newly built VLCC "Aristotelis II," a modern crude oil tanker designed to exceed international environmental standards.

The Association of Scientific Researchers (APqC) claims that the Ministry of Environment, Infrastructure and Logistics in São Paulo has significantly fewer researchers than needed, impacting environmental research and preparedness.

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.

The administration of Fernando de Noronha failed to meet a deadline to remove 400 tons of garbage from the island, which has raised environmental and sanitation concerns.

The Lagos Waste Management Authority has started a large-scale waste evacuation operation along the Lagos–Badagry Expressway, targeting illegal dump sites and improving environmental conditions.

The article discusses the management dynamics within companies regarding ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles.

The Lagos State government is launching an Eco-Circulate waste-to-value initiative in Ojokoro to promote grassroots engagement in the circular economy and enhance environmental sustainability.

Tomas Domarkas is under investigation for burying hazardous construction waste on his father's land, with serious environmental damage reported.

The administration of Fernando de Noronha has ordered a waste management company to remove 400 tons of accumulated garbage from the island within 48 hours due to environmental concerns.

The Caraguatatuba city government has declared a state of environmental and sanitary calamity following problems with the urban cleaning and waste management contract.

The United Nations has initiated the removal of Gaza City's largest landfill, transferring waste to a temporary site due to health and environmental concerns.

In Lagos State, 447 individuals were prosecuted in 2025 for illegal waste dumping, as reported by the Lagos State Waste Management Authority which aims to enhance enforcement against environmental offenders.

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.

Residents of Hluvukani are expressing serious health concerns due to inadequate waste management services by the local municipality, leading to overflowing bins and environmental hazards.

The National Environment Management Authority in Kenya is seeking public feedback on the proposed NSSF 'twin tower' project in Nairobi, valued at Sh30 billion.

Sweden reported a record 6,537 traffic accidents involving fallow deer in the previous year, marking a nearly 50% increase over five years.

Bulldozers have cleared the riverbed in Oslavany, Czechia, after it was filled with ice.

Digestate, a byproduct of biogas production, poses significant treatment challenges for biogas and biomethane plants in Spain, prompting calls for management strategies such as reducing its production.

Pärnu is against amendments to the waste law that would prevent municipalities from directly contracting waste management services from their own companies.

The Ministry of Agriculture has appointed a new board for 'Latvijas Valsts meži,' focusing on corporate governance, strategy development, and management, while a search for a third board member with expertise in forestry and environmental protection is ongoing.

Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) has achieved a 10% reduction in its hazardous waste inventory by the end of 2025 as part of its environmental commitment, attributed to improved operational control and comprehensive waste management.

Minister of Environmental Protection and Green Transition Marija Vučković responded to Zagreb Mayor Tomislav Tomašević's call for citizens to join the fight against what he described as institutional violence by Andrej Plenković and the HDZ, following a positive assessment from the Ministry regarding the Center for Waste Management in Zagreb.

Cheongju City has signed an agreement with local waste incineration companies to refrain from accepting household waste from the capital region, though environmental groups criticize the measure as ineffective and merely administrative.

Zagreb has received approval for an Environmental Impact Study for the Waste Management Center, marking a pivotal step towards commencing its construction.

The Ministry of Environmental Protection has positively assessed the environmental impact study for the Zagreb Waste Management Center, marking a significant step towards the project's realization and the submission of a request for a location permit.

A fourth individual has been arrested in an ongoing investigation into a large illegal waste site in Kidlington, with previous arrests made for environmental and money laundering offenses.

Public consultations have begun on a document outlining the framework for the protection, restoration, and management of wetlands in the context of climate crisis, prepared for the General Directorate for Environmental Protection.

A prosecutor specialized in mafia-related cases in Finland suggests that authorities should inspect waste shipments coming from Italy, particularly in light of past illegal dumping activities by Italian companies.

The civic initiative 'Save the Cetina Estuary' warns that the construction of the Ribnjak marina continues to threaten environmental degradation despite a recent decision to remove the marina from the Coastal Management Plan.

The Environmental Association of the City sharply criticizes the new draft Waste Management Plan for the City of Zagreb until 2029, stating it neglects actual on-ground conditions and lacks concrete, actionable measures to address existing waste management problems.

Following a public consultation on waste management fees, it has been revealed that the proposed fee for e-cigarette waste will increase significantly, separating it from the 'small equipment' category.