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Aviation emissions have increased in Portugal since 2019

Aviation pollutant emissions have increased by 19% in Portugal since 2019, the environmental association Zero warned, saying that... In News - 19 Sep 2026, 16:03

Digital tool predicts glacier disappearances

In Europe, Environment - 19 Sep 2026, 12:31

Minister of Environment refuses to end the Volta system

In News, Environment - 17 Sep 2026, 11:03

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Energy storage strategy aims to secure supplies

A public consultation has concluded on plans to double Portugal’s electricity storage capacity by the end of the decade. In Sustainability - 16 Sep 2026, 10:57

European Union wants to create a firefighting fleet

The European Union (EU) wants to create a fleet to fight increasingly intense and frequent... In News - 16 Sep 2026, 10:33

Renewable energy produces almost 75% of electricity in Portugal

In News, Environment - 15 Sep 2026, 12:03

Dams in Portugal have an average water storage capacity of 77%

In News, Environment - 15 Sep 2026, 10:33

Portuguese Municipality Promotes Awareness Campaign on Air Quality

In News - 13 Sep 2026, 10:03

Portugal Must Know How to Save Its Energy!

In Sustainability - 12 Sep 2026, 13:01


Abnildo d’Oliveira Places National Value Creation at the Heart of Agricultural and Fisheries Development

In Africa, Environment - 09 Sep 2026, 12:42


Portugal aims to resolve water shortage on the south bank of the Tagus River

In News, Environment - 09 Sep 2026, 12:33


Dangerous invasive plant found in Portugal

In News, Environment - 08 Sep 2026, 10:33

Renature

Whale sightings rise as populations recover

Sightings of the world’s two largest whale species have increased substantially off southern Africa, four decades after a global... In Africa, Environment - 29 Aug 2026, 18:31

Endangered sharks return to protected waters

A conservation programme has released 82 endangered zebra shark pups into protected waters... In Asia, Sustainability - 29 Aug 2026, 16:31

Endangered monkey gives birth after pioneering operation to save foot

In Renature - 29 Mar 2026, 10:39

Two young bears eat week’s worth of honey during escape from park enclosure

In Lifestyle, Renature - 04 Jul 2025, 16:49



Miyawaki method

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Algarve ranks second best place for retirement

In News - 02 Sep 2026, 16:03

Portugal bans cash payments above €3,000

In News - 24 Aug 2026, 19:03

Driving after 70 in Portugal: What are the rules?

In News - 24 Aug 2026, 18:03

The Portugal News launches the Portugal Handbook

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Other Environment Articles

Supermarket trolleys house seahorses in Portugal

Nine supermarket trolleys placed in the waters of the Tagus River near Trafaria Bay, in... In News - 07 Sep 2026, 18:33

Seven Portuguese districts under heat warning today

Seven districts in mainland Portugal are under a yellow weather warning today due to high... In News, Environment - 07 Sep 2026, 10:33

Into the Heart of the Congo: Exploring Human Nature and Tradition with Wilson Vieira Podcast

We often measure the human mind by standardised academic metrics, modern convenience, and... In Environment, Lifestyle, Africa - 05 Sep 2026, 19:31

Payment of reusable cups may be returned

In Denmark, the number of single-use cups has reduced, and it is more common to see people... In Europe - 05 Sep 2026, 15:33

Forest fires are reducing in main forests

The burned area in Amazonas has decreased in 2025, compared to 2024, as mentioned by the... In South America - 05 Sep 2026, 14:33

Efforts to mitigate drought effects

Part of the shrinking Aral Sea is being restored with water through restoration efforts... In Asia - 05 Sep 2026, 13:33

Collecting rainwater to decrease heatwave impacts

In Asia - 05 Sep 2026, 10:33

Saharan dust peaks over Portugal

In News - 04 Sep 2026, 09:03

Black ibis chick born at Zoomarine Algarve

In News - 02 Sep 2026, 17:33

Deer culling condemned in Portugal

In News, Environment - 02 Sep 2026, 14:33

Recreational bivalve fishing banned in a region of Portugal

In News - 02 Sep 2026, 11:33

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