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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 500 bags of illegal charcoal seized in operation in the interior of Amazonas

Environmental authorities in Brazil seized over 500 bags of illegal charcoal in Itacoatiara, enforcing significant fines and regulations.

Feb 27 • 13:13 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Marine farming areas established by the government: - Risky, say the Hunters and Fishermen's Association

The Norwegian government has set the boundaries for marine farming areas, a move criticized by environmental organizations as risky.

Feb 27 • 10:56 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Government to Conduct Comprehensive Reinvestigation of Illegal Use of Rivers and Valleys Facilities; Severe Penalties for Intentional Omission

The South Korean government is launching a thorough reinvestigation into facilities illegally occupying rivers and valleys, promising severe penalties for local governments found guilty of negligence or intentional omission.

Feb 27 • 06:51 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The company dumping asphalt waste in the Curonian Spit faces court failures

A company that dumped asphalt waste in a protected area of the Curonian Spit has failed in court due to non-compliance with environmental restoration regulations.

Feb 26 • 14:25 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Lower Bavaria: EU Commission Approves Further Danube Expansion

The European Commission has given the green light for the second phase of the Danube expansion in Lower Bavaria, allowing for improvements to flood protection while adhering to certain environmental regulations.

Feb 25 • 16:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

They are considering eliminating a very popular function of modern cars that "bothers" millions of drivers

The start & stop system in modern cars, aimed at reducing emissions and saving fuel, may be eliminated due to new regulations from the EPA in the United States.

Feb 24 • 18:36 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"Living has become practically impossible": The Vilnius region is calling for help from the Prime Minister

Residents of the Vilnius region are demanding action from the Prime Minister regarding pollution from a local factory that has disregarded environmental regulations.

Feb 23 • 11:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Domestic Companies Violated ESG Regulations, Receiving 2.5 Trillion Won in Fines Abroad Over the Past 10 Years

South Korean companies have collectively been fined over 2.5 trillion won for violating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) regulations abroad over the past decade, with Kolon Industries and Hyundai among the major offenders.

Feb 22 • 06:35 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

USA will allow increased mercury emissions

The USA's EPA has announced changes to mercury and environmental toxin emission regulations from coal power plants, allowing higher emissions to cut costs.

Feb 20 • 19:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The environmental organization’s complaint against the wolf quota hunting did not succeed

The Finnish Supreme Administrative Court rejected a complaint by the Tapiola Nature Conservation Association regarding wolf hunting regulations set by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.

Feb 19 • 10:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Environmentalists sue Trump government for revoking climate rules

A coalition of environmental and health groups has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for reversing key climate change regulations.

Feb 18 • 20:24 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Environmental groups have sued the Trump administration over revoked climate regulations

A coalition of environmental groups has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, arguing that the revocation of greenhouse gas standards is illegal and threatens public health.

Feb 18 • 19:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Lestijärvi drilled an energy well in a groundwater area without a permit - citizens were denied the same

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.

Feb 18 • 16:50 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Climate groups sue Trump administration over EPA's bombshell deregulation decision

Climate activist groups filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, seeking to prevent the reversal of key environmental regulations by the EPA.

Feb 18 • 15:48 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

New rules for entering Mount Everest. Will queues of climbers disappear at the summit?

New regulations proposed by the Nepalese government aim to restrict access to Mount Everest for inexperienced climbers to manage overcrowding and environmental issues.

Feb 18 • 15:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Environmental and health groups sue US agency for revoking rule that supported climate policies

Environmental and health groups have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) after it revoked a key scientific finding that underpinned climate change regulations.

Feb 18 • 14:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Newly built VLCC in the Capital Ship Management Corp. fleet

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

Feb 18 • 05:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Lloyd's Register: SOS for Poor Quality Fuels in Shipping

Lloyd’s Register has issued a warning about the deterioration in the quality of marine fuels, with a significant increase in non-compliant fuel incidents reported in major bunkering ports.

Feb 17 • 09:05 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"An Absurd System": The Trump Administration Definitively Buries the "Start and Stop" in Cars

The Trump administration has ended the automatic engine shut-off feature in vehicles, marking a significant move against environmental regulations implemented by previous administrations.

Feb 16 • 11:56 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Traffic in Munich: Speed Limit of 30 km/h on the Middle Ring Again

The Munich Administrative Court has ordered a return to a speed limit of 30 km/h on a section of the Middle Ring due to environmental concerns after the city had recently reverted to 50 km/h.

Feb 16 • 11:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Almi Marine-Two new Ultramax bulk carriers

Almi Marine has contracted the construction of two next-generation Ultramax bulk carriers, set for delivery in 2029, to enhance its fleet with advanced technology and compliance with future environmental regulations.

Feb 16 • 08:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

What is the allowed height for building construction on the waterfront of João Pessoa? Understand the Height Law

The article discusses the legal debate over building height limits along the waterfront of João Pessoa, Brazil, amidst proposed changes to existing regulations.

Feb 15 • 17:58 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos threatens to seal Ikorodu markets, plazas over environmental violations

The Lagos State Government has warned that it will seal various markets and plazas in Ikorodu if they do not comply with environmental regulations within 72 hours.

Feb 15 • 12:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Trump Accumulates More Than 300 Measures to Dismantle US Climate Policy and Promote Fossil Fuels

The Trump administration has reversed over 300 environmental regulations aimed at combating climate change and promoting renewable energy since January 2025.

Feb 13 • 11:32 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

"Climate Change - A Scandal": Donald Trump Abolishes the Legal Basis for U.S. Climate Rules

Donald Trump has taken a significant step against climate policy by repealing the legal basis for climate regulations in the U.S.

Feb 13 • 05:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Trump voids the legal basis for U.S. climate regulations

President Donald Trump has voided a significant scientific conclusion that greenhouse gases threaten public health, potentially dismantling key environmental regulations in the U.S.

Feb 12 • 20:46 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

United States: Donald Trump established that greenhouse gases do not harm health and eliminated environmental regulations

President Donald Trump has reversed a key scientific decision from the Obama era regarding greenhouse gases, stating they are not a threat to public health and leading to significant environmental deregulation.

Feb 12 • 20:04 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Climate Policy U-Turn: Trump Stops Climate Protection with the Stroke of a Pen

The Trump administration is revoking key climate protection regulations from the EPA, prompting states and environmental groups to announce legal actions against this reversal.

Feb 12 • 19:09 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Climate Policy U-turn: Trump Stops Climate Protection with a Stroke of the Pen

The Trump administration has officially rescinded key climate protection regulations established by the EPA, prompting states and environmental groups to prepare legal challenges against the decision.

Feb 12 • 19:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Donald Trump sets fire to US climate change standards in major greenhouse gas rollback

The Trump administration has revoked a critical scientific finding that supported US greenhouse gas regulations, marking a significant rollback of environmental protections.

Feb 12 • 18:58 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Trump Abolishes Climate Laws

Trump announced the formal repeal of climate regulations established in 2009, claiming they were unfounded and detrimental.

Feb 12 • 18:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 12 • 13:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 200 adulterated exhausts are destroyed in the municipality of Monte Alegre

Over 200 modified motorcycle exhausts were destroyed in Monte Alegre, Brazil, following an operation to reduce noise pollution and enforce traffic regulations.

Feb 12 • 12:26 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Environmental Threat! Why the Traditional Fireplace is Facing Extinction

The traditional wood-burning fireplace is declining in popularity as stricter regulations and a younger generation's preferences lead to its potential extinction.

Feb 12 • 05:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Not following simple bin rule could land you £400 fine

Local councils in the UK are enforcing stricter regulations on wheelie bin usage, with fines of up to £400 for those who leave bins out too long or block pathways.

Feb 12 • 04:52 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Administrative Integration Law is a Special Law for the Destruction of Land... Environmental Groups Urge the Abolition of Provisions that Weaken Regulations

Environmental groups in South Korea are protesting an administrative integration law they claim will enable widespread development at the expense of the environment.

Feb 11 • 09:54 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Stop defining greenhouse gases as harmful

The U.S. government plans to cease the classification of greenhouse gases as harmful to human health, a move that could undermine existing climate regulations.

Feb 11 • 09:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Huge bill from strikes for Finnair

Finnair's revenue and profitability rose in the last quarter of 2025 due to increased passenger numbers and favorable operational conditions despite challenges from environmental regulations.

Feb 11 • 07:21 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

US leader will repeal the regulations based on the fight against climate change this Thursday

On Thursday, President D. Trump will join EPA head Lee Zeldin to officially repeal an environmental decision made by former President Barack Obama's administration in 2009.

Feb 10 • 19:17 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

US to scrap legal cornerstone of climate regulations this week

The Trump administration is repealing a key scientific finding that supports the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States.

Feb 10 • 19:13 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Landowners have 20 years to restore the riverbed of Hítará

Landowners have a two-decade period to restore the Hítará riverbed as mandated by environmental regulations.

Feb 10 • 10:20 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Enough with the waste: the EU accelerates on the ban on the destruction of unsold shoes and clothing

The EU is taking significant steps to enforce regulations against the destruction of unsold clothing and footwear, aiming to tackle textile waste and its environmental impact.

Feb 9 • 14:49 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Heartthrob Stories: Better to Have One

The article humorously explores the challenges posed by winter in Berlin and the debate over road salting due to environmental regulations.

Feb 8 • 11:02 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

No cement, protected areas and free beach; an island is for sale in Croatia but no one wants it

An island in Croatia is on sale for over 3 million euros, but strict environmental regulations prevent potential buyers from making significant developments.

Feb 8 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

STF authorizes mineral exploitation in indigenous lands of the Cinta Larga people

The Brazilian Supreme Court has authorized mineral exploration on the indigenous lands of the Cinta Larga people, subject to community control and environmental regulations.

Feb 7 • 17:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Ferry services: What will apply this year regarding ticket prices

Greek ferry companies face challenges in ticket pricing due to rising costs and new European regulations.

Feb 7 • 10:44 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

The world's largest garbage dump, which threatens 3 countries

The Drina River in the Višegrad area of Bosnia has become a floating garbage dump due to weak pollution regulations, posing environmental threats to neighboring countries.

Feb 6 • 11:56 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

S: 'Appears Nearly as Corruption'

Åsa Westlund from the Social Democrats suggests that Jörgen Warborn's close contacts with U.S. organizations working to alter EU environmental regulations could be perceived as corruption.

Feb 5 • 18:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 4 • 15:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ibama restricts fine conversion program after TCU charges

Ibama has reinstated a limited program that allows environmental fines to be converted into services following a suspension due to TCU's concerns over public finance regulations.

Feb 3 • 22:01 UTC

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