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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Official in Florida: DeSantis Signed Two Environmental Protection Laws That Come into Effect in July

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed two laws aimed at environmental protection, focusing on coastal resilience and water resource management.

Mar 23 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Energy recovery from waste is an environmental solution, not a setback

The article discusses the importance of waste-to-energy (WtE) technology in addressing the waste management crisis in Brazil, emphasizing its role as a complementary solution to recycling.

Mar 23 • 01:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

What is the Triangle on Packaging Hiding and Why Is It Important for Everyone?

Environmental experts emphasize that the success of recycling depends more on household decisions than on technology or factories.

Mar 20 • 09:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Government to fund clear-up of illegal tips in north of England

The UK government will fund the clean-up of 48,000 tonnes of waste at illegal dumping sites in the north of England, addressing public concern over waste management disparities.

Mar 19 • 22:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Regarding 17 tons of 'Humana' second-hand clothes – the commission's verdict: these are waste, not products

A Lithuanian environmental department investigation deems a shipment of second-hand clothing from the Netherlands as hazardous waste due to legal violations in its transport.

Mar 19 • 17:05 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

C’River will be cleanest again – Commissioner

Cross River State’s Commissioner for Environment, Moses Osogi, is optimistic about restoring the state’s reputation as Nigeria's cleanest through improved waste management initiatives.

Mar 19 • 00:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The wind dancer will scare away cormorants on the Pärnu River

The Environmental Board of Estonia has approved measures to deter cormorants in the Pärnu River to protect spawning fish, allowing the hunting of up to 200 cormorants until May 30.

Mar 18 • 13:23 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Tomašević vs. Green Action: Association files a lawsuit against the CGO Resnik

The Green Action organization, associated with the political party Možemo, has filed a lawsuit against the Croatian Ministry of Environment for approving an environmental assessment of the planned waste management center in Resnik.

Mar 16 • 14:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Environmental inspectors identified violations during 'Garažiukas' raids

Environmental inspections at 'Garažiukas' found violations in both businesses and individuals, leading to numerous penalties and warnings.

Mar 16 • 09:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Metsähallitus promises rewards for finding certain eagle nests

Metsähallitus announces rewards for locating previously unknown nests of the bald eagle, with a focus on environmental protection and wildlife management.

Mar 16 • 08:48 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Gustav hopes for simpler rules for logging - environmental organizations worry about forest protection

The Swedish forestry industry anticipates a new government proposition aimed at creating clearer regulations for forest management, but environmental organizations are concerned it may favor logging at the expense of preserving biologically valuable forests.

Mar 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Green Hackers: Ecuadorian students create an environmental vision app

Green Hackers is an application developed by Ecuadorian school students to promote recycling and waste management while providing economic incentives for eco-friendly actions.

Mar 15 • 14:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos resumes monthly environmental sanitation April 25

Lagos State will resume its monthly environmental sanitation exercise on April 25, 2026, urging residents to take part in maintaining hygiene and waste management.

Mar 14 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ministry of Environment files complaint over environmental waste management in Guayaquil

Ecuador's Ministry of Environment has filed a complaint to the Prosecutor's Office following assessments that revealed high concentrations of lead in industrial sludge transferred to a local landfill.

Mar 12 • 23:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Stop putting one item in the recycling bin, binman warns

A refuse collector advises that chewing gum should not be placed in food waste or recycling bins, despite common misconceptions.

Mar 12 • 09:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

One Million Zloty Fine for Property Owner Over Unauthorized Land Use? The Facts Are Brutal

A businessman faces a million zloty fine for storing construction materials and soil on his property without the necessary environmental permissions after his appeal was rejected by the Supreme Administrative Court in Poland.

Mar 12 • 04:44 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Technology for a more sustainable fashion in Latin America

The fashion sector in Latin America is at a turning point, confronting significant challenges related to water usage and environmental impact.

Mar 11 • 14:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Vantaa Energy and the City of Helsinki are Developing a Snow Melting Plant

Vantaa Energy and the City of Helsinki are collaborating to develop a snow melting plant that can process up to 1.2 million cubic meters of snow per winter season.

Mar 11 • 05:22 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Sewerage and Sanitation Take Centre Stage in Nairobi's Sh80bn Development Plan

Nairobi's Sh80 billion development plan prioritizes investment in sewerage and sanitation infrastructure, aiming to enhance environmental conditions and wastewater management.

Mar 10 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

After 15min investigations into illegal landfills - millions in fines, courts, amended laws, and lost jobs for environmentalists

Investigations reveal a shadowy waste disposal system in Lithuania involving illegal operators who dump waste in nature, leading to significant penalties and reforms.

Mar 10 • 13:51 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Meelis Oidsalu ⟩ Can a green mindset fit into a spotted organization?

The Estonian Ministry of Defense's climate strategy is among the most comprehensive in the region, but data reveals uncomfortable trends regarding waste generation and sorting.

Mar 10 • 06:08 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

A Hidden Force Under the Atlantic Ocean Has Carved a 500-Kilometer Trench

A newly discovered trench in the Atlantic Ocean, over 500 kilometers long, raises questions about oceanic geological processes and their implications for environmental management, particularly regarding nuclear waste disposal.

Mar 9 • 15:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

SK: 737 rats found in the company's premises

A local company in Finland was reported to be infested with 737 rats due to waste management issues and environmental factors.

Mar 8 • 07:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Firm secures three global ISO certifications

CITA Energies Limited has received three prestigious international ISO certifications for quality, environmental management, and occupational health and safety.

Mar 7 • 10:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Accumulation of trash in Fernando de Noronha discussed in meeting of the Tourism Council

The irregular accumulation of garbage in Fernando de Noronha was discussed in the Tourism Council meeting, raising environmental and image concerns for the island.

Mar 6 • 16:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Analysis: The reasons why Finnish forest disputes cannot be resolved

Finnish forest management disputes arise from divergent views between Metsähallitus and environmental organizations regarding the classification of certain forests.

Mar 6 • 10:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Garbage in the metropolitan area blocked from being dumped leads to 'garbage pilgrimage' incineration in the Chungcheong region and private companies

Since this year, the ban on direct landfill of living waste in the metropolitan area has decreased the volume of garbage dramatically, yet it has sparked controversy over illegal incineration in other regions.

Mar 6 • 06:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

In a forest in Kainuu, the reasons for the current logging disputes in Finland are revealed

A Finnish government agency plans to log several areas, despite opposition from environmental groups, highlighting the ongoing debate over forest management.

Mar 6 • 05:05 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

200-megawatt photovoltaic plant in Santa Elena gets the green light for construction

The environmental impact study and management plan for a 200 MW photovoltaic plant in Santa Elena, Ecuador, has been approved by the Ministry of Environment and Energy.

Mar 5 • 19:50 UTC
🇫🇮 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
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

READER ASKS ⟩ Why were the willows taken down on Fortuuna Street, but not the trees that have sunk into the water in the Emajõgi?

A resident of Tartu questions why willows along Fortuuna Street were removed while leaning trees in the Emajõgi River remain untouched.

Mar 4 • 12:39 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Hybrid Cars: A Revolution in Driving That Combines the Silence of Electricity with the Roar of Fuel

Hybrid cars represent a transformative evolution in the automotive industry, merging electric silence with traditional fuel engines.

Mar 3 • 04:20 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

LAWMA clears refuse along Badagry expressway

The Lagos Waste Management Authority has cleaned up refuse along the Mile 2-Badagry Expressway to improve environmental conditions.

Mar 3 • 00:15 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos expands community-driven circular economy initiative

The Lagos State Government has expanded its EcoCirculate initiative, promoting community involvement in responsible waste management and environmental action.

Mar 2 • 17:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A waste company in Ostrobothnia will start fining those who sort incorrectly

Ekorosk, a waste management company in Ostrobothnia, is implementing a warning system for households that improperly sort their bio-waste, and it will begin charging fines for repeat offenders next year.

Mar 2 • 15:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

R$ 157 million contract for regular waste ignores recycling crisis in Sorocaba, says expert

An expert criticizes Sorocaba's government for prioritizing a lucrative waste collection contract over support for local recycling cooperatives, which recycle less than 2% of the city's waste.

Mar 1 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Councilors defend sustainability and environmental protection in Maceió

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

Feb 27 • 20:00 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
🇦🇷 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
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VARAM does not approve the draft law on 'Gors'

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.

Feb 27 • 10:31 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
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Pharmaceutical Compounds in Water: An Invisible Pollution We Can Stop

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.

Feb 27 • 06:48 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Let's Become Trees Together" Citizens March for Tree Protection in Jeonju

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.

Feb 26 • 06:12 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos seals public toilet for pumping sewage into drainage

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.

Feb 25 • 13:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gases in the atmosphere, water pollution: see risks of more than 100 tons of waste collected during Carnival in Rio Branco

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.

Feb 24 • 11:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Do Water Management Agencies Contradict Themselves? Two Lists of Investments and Major Confusion (Which We Clarify)

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

Feb 23 • 19:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Worms in the Head program diverts 900 tons of waste from the landfill

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.

Feb 23 • 19:31 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

LAWMA urges traders, residents to use PSP operators

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.

Feb 23 • 10:24 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

LAWMA arrests two for indiscriminate refuse disposal

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

Feb 20 • 16:42 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Will cattle producers be exempt from NT weed plan?

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.

Feb 20 • 00:35 UTC

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