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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

World Water Day: Report points out that lack of environmental policies hinders river recovery in Piauí

A report by the SOS Mata Atlântica Foundation highlights the stagnation of river water quality in Piauí, Brazil, due to insufficient environmental policies.

Mar 22 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Jüri Seilenthal: the triple crisis of the planet

Jüri Seilenthal discusses the OECD's environmental outlook report that highlights a triple planetary crisis: climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.

Mar 22 • 08:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Four beach segments are unfit for bathing this weekend in Paraíba; check which ones

Four beach areas in Paraíba have been deemed unfit for swimming this weekend, according to a recent water quality report.

Mar 21 • 11:02 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Vrček: Suspicious food additives mask their use with so-called clean declarations

A report by the Environmental Working Group reveals that American food contains over a hundred chemicals whose safety has never been officially examined, allowing manufacturers to exploit legal loopholes in food labeling.

Mar 20 • 06:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos task force clarifies BRT enforcement, faults media report

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit chairman clarified misconceptions about BRT enforcement and criticized misleading media reports.

Mar 17 • 13:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Luma de Oliveira seeks police station after argument over loud music on Búzios beach: 'I was helped'

Brazilian actress Luma de Oliveira filed a police report after a dispute over loud music at Ferradura Beach in Búzios.

Mar 16 • 21:53 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Australia's biodiversity report card omits fossil fuel support

Australia's biodiversity report card does not include financial support for the fossil fuel industry, despite international agreements aimed at halting environmental harm.

Mar 15 • 18:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Emission Balance: Germany Weakens in Climate Protection

Germany's climate protection efforts show minimal progress in the latest emissions report, raising concerns about the country's commitment to meeting its environmental targets.

Mar 14 • 14:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents report dead fish in the lake of Parque Tingui, in Curitiba

Residents observed dead fish floating in a lake at Parque Tingui, a tourist spot in Curitiba, prompting an investigation by local environmental authorities.

Mar 14 • 11:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Four beach sections are considered unsuitable for bathing in Paraíba; see which ones

Four beach sections in Paraíba, Brazil, have been deemed unsuitable for bathing according to a recent environmental report.

Mar 14 • 10:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

SP Coast has 46 beaches unsuitable for swimming this week; see the locations

The São Paulo Coast has reported 46 beaches deemed unsuitable for swimming due to high bacterial levels, as revealed in a weekly report from the state's environmental agency.

Mar 13 • 10:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

About 100 tortoises rescued from an abandoned house in Bahia

About 100 tortoises were rescued from an abandoned property in Conceição do Jacuípe, Brazil, following a report to environmental authorities.

Mar 12 • 20:59 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

75 Suspicious Chemical Cylinders Ended Up Due to an Error at a Welding Workshop in Syria

A report unveiled at a UN Security Council session discusses the discovery of 75 suspicious chemical cylinders in Syria that could have caused a serious environmental and health disaster.

Mar 12 • 16:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Over 300-page report: The Korsnäs mine is safe, but metal pollution will continue for decades

A comprehensive report on the environmental risks of the Korsnäs lead mine indicates that while it is safe, metal contamination will persist for decades.

Mar 9 • 13:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Paraíba has three beach stretches unfit for bathing; find out which ones

Three beach stretches in Paraíba are deemed unfit for bathing according to a recent environmental report for the weekend of March 7 and 8.

Mar 7 • 19:03 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

C’River governor bans illegal mining, orders 24-hour surveillance after PUNCH report

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has banned illegal mining, directing immediate measures for surveillance to address security and environmental challenges in the sector.

Mar 6 • 18:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

35 beaches in São Paulo's coast unfit for bathing this week; see the locations

This week, 35 beaches along the São Paulo coast have been deemed unfit for swimming according to an environmental report.

Mar 6 • 13:53 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

Migratory species are declining, warns a UN report

A UN report warns of the alarming decline of migratory species, crucial for environmental health, with nearly half of protected migratory species showing a decrease.

Mar 6 • 12:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Divinópolis creates law that rewards residents for reporting wildfires, illegal waste disposal, and vandalism

Divinópolis has enacted new laws to combat illegal waste disposal and vandalism, which include rewards for residents who report these offenses.

Mar 5 • 15:46 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Explosion on tanker off the coast of Kuwait – Report of oil leak

A tanker off the coast of Kuwait was hit by a large explosion, resulting in an oil spill and potential environmental consequences, according to a UK maritime security agency.

Mar 5 • 02:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Environmental Police confirms untreated sewage disposal in the Sorocaba River in the northern zone neighborhood

The Environmental Police confirmed the discharge of untreated sewage into the Sorocaba River in the Parque São Bento neighborhood of São Paulo after a report by G1.

Mar 4 • 14:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Femarh provides numbers for reporting environmental crime in Roraima

The state environmental agency of Roraima has launched dedicated phone numbers for the public to report environmental crimes via WhatsApp or call.

Mar 4 • 13:32 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Protest during the Prime Minister's visit did not help: unplanned inspection in Pagiriai after complaints about pollution

Residents of Pagiriai report seeing wood fiber particles on their windows and cars after a protest regarding pollution from the company 'Homanit Lietuva', leading to an unplanned environmental inspection.

Mar 4 • 11:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Syke: Current measures are insufficient – here is the most economical way for Finland to combat climate change

A new report by the Finnish Environmental Institute (SYKE) calls for maintaining Finland's climate law targets and emphasizes the importance of forests in achieving these goals.

Mar 2 • 12:57 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

February was extraordinarily cold

February was noted for being exceptionally cold compared to many previous years, according to a report from the environmental agency.

Mar 2 • 10:54 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Inpex emissions 'systematically underestimated' since 2018, report finds

A report reveals that emissions from Inpex's Ichthys LNG project have been significantly underestimated since its inception in 2018, prompting calls for a public inquiry.

Mar 1 • 03:40 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Spring is Approaching: The Upcoming Week Brings Positive Temperatures

The upcoming week in Estonia is forecasted to bring daytime positive temperatures along with rain and wind, according to the environmental agency's weather report.

Feb 25 • 14:49 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

An NGO warns about the too frequent use of clear-cuts in French forests

An NGO report highlights the persistent issue of clear-cutting in French forests, deeming it excessive and insufficiently addressed in terms of environmental and climate challenges.

Feb 25 • 14:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New report points to 17 inappropriate bathing spots in Greater São Luís

A new report indicates that 17 locations in Greater São Luís are not suitable for swimming due to health and environmental concerns.

Feb 24 • 20:19 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Report: Mobile-free schools have had a positive effect on the school environment

A report from NTNU indicates that mobile-free schools have led to several positive environmental changes, although it is not a quick fix for bullying.

Feb 24 • 10:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents report suspected contamination at a beach in Salvador; case under investigation by Inema

Residents and fishermen are concerned about potential water contamination at São Tomé de Paripe beach in Salvador, as the environmental agency investigates reported incidents of blue and yellow discoloration in the water.

Feb 23 • 23:44 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What risks are there to swim in the Río de la Plata according to Conicet

A report warns of health and environmental risks due to untreated sewage effluents in the Río de la Plata, especially affecting local beaches.

Feb 23 • 12:01 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Special Report - How Gas Flaring Turns Akwa Ibom's Oil Communities Into a Furnace

Gas flaring in Akwa Ibom's oil communities is severely impacting the health and living conditions of local families, turning their nights into fiery displays and poisoning their environment.

Feb 23 • 05:27 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Environmental damage and human rights abuses threaten squid fishing in the Southeast Pacific

A report reveals that giant squid fishing is facing ecological and social crises due to the presence of Chinese fleets exploiting legal gaps in the Southeast Pacific.

Feb 21 • 12:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents of the Diamantino neighborhood report garbage dumping on the street

Residents of the Diamantino neighborhood in Santarém, Brazil, have raised concerns about illegal garbage dumping on Rua Xingu, which poses environmental and public health risks.

Feb 20 • 13:23 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Live broadcast: The Environment in Global Context

The article discusses a conference organized by the University of Iceland's Sustainability Institute and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, focusing on global environmental issues as presented in the new GEO-7 report by the UN Environment Program.

Feb 18 • 08:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Monday of Double No Driving in CDMX? Follow the LIVE report of the air quality for this Sunday

Air quality in Mexico City and the State of Mexico is poor, with a possibility of an environmental contingency and activation of the Double No Driving rule for Monday, February 16th.

Feb 15 • 19:39 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Environmental Contingency 'Clings' to Mexico City and State of Mexico: 3 Days of Poor Air Quality; LIVE Report

The environmental contingency due to ozone levels continues in Mexico City and the State of Mexico for the third consecutive day, as authorities seek to reduce health risks for residents.

Feb 14 • 16:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fortaleza has eight beach spots suitable for bathing during Carnival

Fortaleza, Brazil, has designated eight beach areas as suitable for bathing during the Carnival period, according to a report from the environmental authority.

Feb 13 • 17:57 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Valentine's Day with Double Hoy No Circula? This is the air quality in CDMX and Edomex; LIVE report

The air quality in Mexico City remains a concern as residents anticipate possible restrictions for Valentine's Day due to environmental contingencies.

Feb 13 • 15:18 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Economic Development Commission approves report for first debate on urgent project for strengthening mining and energy

Ecuador's Economic Development Commission has approved a report for the first debate on a proposed law aimed at strengthening the mining and energy sectors, amid complaints about the absence of environmental organizations.

Feb 13 • 04:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Litoral of SP has 27 beaches unsuitable for bathing this week; see the locations

The São Paulo coast currently has 27 beaches deemed unsafe for bathing according to the latest report from the Sao Paulo Environmental Company (CETESB).

Feb 12 • 18:35 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Suspected environmental scandal - The County Administrative Board of Norrbotten is investigated for professional misconduct

The County Administrative Board of Norrbotten is under investigation for potentially failing to report environmental crimes over four years, with the National Anti-Corruption Unit involved.

Feb 11 • 16:04 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Double Wednesday No Circulation? Air Quality is Very Bad; Live Report Continues

The air quality in Mexico City is reported to be critically poor, prompting alerts and the potential for environmental contingencies due to high levels of pollutants.

Feb 10 • 21:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fortaleza has only 12 suitable bathing spots this weekend; check the list

This weekend, only 12 beaches in Fortaleza are deemed safe for swimming according to the environmental agency's weekly report, which warns of poor water quality due to heavy rain.

Feb 7 • 12:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Three beach sections are unfit for bathing on the coast of Paraíba; check which ones

Three areas of beach in João Pessoa, Paraíba, have been declared unfit for bathing according to the environmental authority's report.

Feb 7 • 10:20 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

In Ghana, industrial trawlers endanger local fishermen, according to a report

A report from the Environmental Justice Foundation highlights the danger posed by industrial trawlers, mainly operated by Chinese companies, to local artisanal fishermen in Ghana due to illegal fishing practices.

Feb 6 • 01:17 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

AI Data Centers Ignite Public Anger in America

A report warns of rising public and political backlash in the U.S. against the expansion of large data centers that power the digital economy, citing concerns over electricity costs, environmental impact, and changes to local communities.

Feb 5 • 14:20 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Power Investigation Alerts: "Forest Industrial Complex" Controls Sweden

A report titled "Power Over the Forest" criticizes the decision-making processes regarding Sweden's forests, claiming that a "forest industrial complex" comprising politicians, authorities, and forest companies effectively marginalizes environmental movements and the public.

Feb 5 • 10:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Trump’s environmental rollbacks contradict RFK’s healthy America promise, report finds

Research indicates that Donald Trump's rollback of environmental protections directly contradicts his administration's promises to promote a healthier America as touted by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Feb 4 • 12:30 UTC

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