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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Divinópolis Square is named after Júlio Maria Pinto, a resident dedicated to preserving the space and the community

A square in the São Sebastião neighborhood of Divinópolis has been named after Júlio Maria Pinto in recognition of his dedication to the community and environmental preservation.

Mar 22 • 23:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Anniversary of Xapuri: land of Chico Mendes, city celebrates 121 years this Sunday (22)

Xapuri, known for its environmental preservation efforts and as the birthplace of Chico Mendes, celebrates its 121st anniversary this Sunday.

Mar 22 • 16:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lewis Capaldi sings about love after a visit from chief Raoni at Lollapalooza

Lewis Capaldi's performance at Lollapalooza was notably preceded by a speech from indigenous leader Raoni Metuktire, raising awareness about environmental preservation.

Mar 22 • 00:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Project promotes beach cleanup and environmental fair in Maricá to mark World Water Day

An environmental preservation project in Maricá, Brazil, will host a beach cleanup and educational activities on World Water Day.

Mar 20 • 17:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 30 tortoises seized from hunters in environmental preservation area of Acre

Thirty-six tortoises were seized during a joint operation by environmental authorities and police in an environmental preservation area in Acre, Brazil.

Mar 12 • 18:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

STF upholds charge of up to R$ 200 for tourist entry to heavenly destination in SC

The STF has upheld the Environmental Preservation Tax (TPA) for tourists visiting Bombinhas in Santa Catarina, rejecting a challenge from state deputies.

Mar 12 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Oldest federal biological reserve in Brazil celebrates 52 years of environmental preservation

The Poço das Antas Biological Reserve in Brazil celebrates 52 years as the country's oldest reserve, recognized for its efforts in preserving the Atlantic Forest and endangered species.

Mar 11 • 19:16 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ibirapuera proposes a 35 million reais gym in a historical sawmill

A proposal to create an indoor exercise area at Ibirapuera Park in São Paulo, including a gym for weightlifting and crossfit, has sparked controversy among environmental and historical conservation groups.

Mar 11 • 01:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Albardão National Park: government creates 1 million hectares environmental preservation area in Southern RS

The Brazilian federal government has established the Albardão Marine National Park and Environmental Protection Area, covering over 1 million hectares, to protect biodiversity in Southern Rio Grande do Sul.

Mar 9 • 16:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Works in Greater Curitiba Advance with Rescue and Environmental Preservation

Infrastructure projects in Paraná are progressing, focusing on road improvements and environmental protection measures.

Mar 9 • 15:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Person of the Year in the South Kurzeme Municipality for Resistance to Wind Farm Projects – An Interview with Sandra Stepiņa

Sandra Stepiņa, recognized for her long-standing opposition to a wind farm project in Pāvilosta, advocates for environmental preservation and shares her deep connection to nature.

Mar 7 • 05:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New natural park inaugurated in Aricanduva, in the East Zone of SP

A new municipal natural park has been inaugurated in São Paulo's East Zone, focusing on environmental preservation and biodiversity protection.

Mar 6 • 16:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sicoob Metropolitano achieves international recognition with highlight at COP30

Sicoob Metropolitano received international recognition for its use of NFTs in environmental preservation at COP30, establishing itself as a global reference in sustainable innovation within the financial sector.

Mar 6 • 13:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice suspends use of R$ 42.4 million from Ubatuba's Environment Fund, including revenue from the Environmental Preservation Fee

A São Paulo court has ordered the suspension of approximately R$ 42.4 million from Ubatuba's Municipal Environment Fund due to alleged irregularities in the approval process for funded projects.

Mar 5 • 21:09 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

As spring begins, a reminder: when can bird nests be cleaned or dismantled

The article provides guidelines on when and how bird nests can be managed, emphasizing the importance of biodiversity preservation and permitting for nest dismantling.

Mar 5 • 07:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Scammers create fake website for paying the environmental fee in Ubatuba, in the North Coast of SP

Scammers have set up a fake website to deceive tourists into paying the Environmental Preservation Tax (TPA) in Ubatuba, prompting a warning from the local government to verify the payment site carefully.

Mar 3 • 13:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cleanup effort at Indaiá Beach in Caraguatatuba collects 115 kilograms of trash

A community cleanup at Indaiá Beach in Caraguatatuba, Brazil, collected 115 kilograms of trash to promote environmental preservation.

Feb 28 • 22:36 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Green Taxation Can Transform the Preservation of the Bahian Coast into Fiscal Justice

The 'green taxation' initiative in Bahia aims to use environmental preservation as a means to achieve social justice and fiscal equity, addressing urgent ecological challenges.

Feb 27 • 09:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bombinhas (SC): Federal Police investigates fraud in illegal constructions in a paradise destination

The Federal Police launched an operation to investigate fraud in construction permits in Bombinhas, a renowned tourist spot in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Feb 26 • 11:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Women-led enterprise uses latex to create sustainable jewelry and generate income in the Amazon

A women's-led initiative in the Amazon is reshaping fashion and promoting environmental preservation by crafting sustainable jewelry from latex.

Feb 26 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Condominium and manager of the JK Building are convicted for damage to heritage

The JK Building condominium and its manager in Belo Horizonte were convicted for environmental crimes regarding cultural heritage.

Feb 24 • 18:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Praia Brava experiences a moment of real estate appreciation and attracts foreign investors

Praia Brava in Brazil is undergoing significant real estate appreciation, attracting domestic and international investors due to its unique balance of environmental preservation and urban development.

Feb 19 • 19:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Unidos da Vila Carvalho wins the 2026 Carnival in Campo Grande by one-tenth

Unidos da Vila Carvalho won the 2026 Carnival in Campo Grande with an environmental preservation theme, edging out competitors by just one-tenth of a point.

Feb 19 • 11:59 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
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Bridge Construction: How Road Building Destroys Landscapes

The article discusses the replacement of a monstrous elevated road from the DDR era in Leipzig with a new construction, critiquing the cultural and environmental impact of such projects.

Feb 18 • 05:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Txai Suruí denounced a bill that would allow mining in indigenous lands

Indigenous leader Txai Suruí sharply criticized the approval of a bill allowing mining on indigenous lands, citing severe risks to both indigenous rights and environmental preservation.

Feb 17 • 07:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Swedish World Heritage Sites Rotting, Molding, and Being Washed Away

Climate change is threatening Sweden's World Heritage Sites, which tell the story of human history, as they face deterioration due to environmental changes.

Feb 16 • 22:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 200 volunteers engage in ecological canoeing to clean the Araguaia River

Over 200 volunteers participated in a major cleaning effort along the Araguaia River, collecting waste over a distance of 120 kilometers.

Feb 15 • 17:21 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Delhi has become a gas chamber...,' Yogi Adityanath questions the capital's air quality

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has raised concerns about air pollution in Delhi, describing it as a 'gas chamber' and highlighting the urgent need for environmental preservation during a recent event in Gorakhpur.

Feb 14 • 13:04 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Art Collection: The Hidden Treasures of the Freising Diocesan Museum

The Freising Diocesan Museum houses numerous artworks that remain undisplayed, stored securely and maintained with precise environmental controls.

Feb 13 • 14:06 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

We are good at counting birds

Counting birds is a crucial activity that provides important ecological data, influencing political decisions regarding environmental preservation.

Feb 11 • 12:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The interpretative trap that threatens the Glacier Law

A proposed modification to Argentina's Glacier Law aims to change the environmental protection standards for glaciers, raising concerns about potential harm to ecological preservation.

Feb 10 • 03:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Resort linked to Ratinho received approval from state agency for construction in preservation area in Paraná

The Tayayá Porto Rico Residence & Resort in São Pedro do Paraná gained environmental licensing approval for its construction, despite being partially located in a permanent preservation area.

Feb 10 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Themes 2026: Império da Zona Norte speaks of preservation and progress at the Mouth of the Amazon

The samba school Império da Zona Norte will focus on environmental preservation versus economic development in its theme for Carnival 2026, emphasizing the oil exploration debate in Amapá.

Feb 9 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Film 'Women Who Sustain the Amazon' Highlights the Strength of Women in the Field

The film 'Women Who Sustain the Amazon' showcases the stories of female farmers facing similar challenges in the Amazon region, emphasizing their roles in agriculture and environmental preservation.

Feb 7 • 22:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand how Valinhos' decree on environmental areas creates an impasse with the federal settlement plan

The Valinhos government declared six rural areas as public utility for environmental preservation, complicating the federal plan for a rural settlement.

Feb 7 • 11:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Environmental tax in Ubatuba: revenue rises 23% and reaches R$ 47.5 million in 2025

The municipality of Ubatuba reported a 23% increase in the revenue from the Environmental Preservation Tax, totaling nearly R$ 60 million in 2025 compared to 2024.

Feb 5 • 08:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

X-9 Takes the Sea to the Avenue in Search of the Two-Time Championship

The X-9 samba school, a pioneer in the Santos carnival, is set to captivate audiences with a marine-themed parade aimed at raising awareness about environmental preservation.

Feb 4 • 21:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Businessman reported for environmental damage in Passagem Franca

A businessman has been charged with environmental damage in a Permanent Preservation Area in Passagem Franca, Maranhão, by the Public Ministry of Maranhão.

Feb 4 • 18:24 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Delta makes case for preservation of wetlands

Delta State Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Ejiro Jamani, emphasized the importance of preserving and sustainably managing wetlands, highlighting their environmental, economic, spiritual, and cultural significance during the World Wetlands Day celebration in Asaba.

Feb 4 • 02:27 UTC

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