Environment

In today’s edition: Middle East crisis, Water Framework Directive, Swedish mining Source link

Spain and Poland might have run afoul of European Union rules with their tax cuts on fuels aimed at curbing the economic impact of the Middle East war, the European Commission said on Wednesday. Madrid launched a five-billion-euro plan to reduce the value added tax (VAT) on fuel last month, and Warsaw similarly moved to…

On Monday, a brown pool of foam was spotted on the River Gipping, near West End Road, Ipswich, and was reported to the Environment Agency. Previously, on Saturday, a thick orange sheen was also spotted in Stowmarket, on the River Rat near the Boulton Bridge. The foam was spotted in Ipswich on Monday. (Image: Paul…

Across Europe, many former industrial sites remain unused despite their historical and environmental value. In northern Italy, the redevelopment of the former Linificio Canapificio Nazionale (a historic textile factory) aims to transform an abandoned industrial complex into a vibrant and sustainable space for the local community. To support the project’s development and financing strategy, the project team…

The Environment Agency and Dorset Council are hosting the community events across Weymouth, Blandford, Winterborne Stickland, Sydling St Nicholas and Dorchester, following the second wettest January and February on record. The sessions will be held in response to flooding experienced during winter. Dorset Community Drop Ins (Image: Environment Agency) READ MORE: RSPCA rescues thousands in…

The sessions will take place across Dorset throughout the spring, offering a chance for affected communities to speak directly with the Environment Agency, Dorset Council, Wessex Water and other partner organisations. The events are open to anyone impacted by flooding during the winter and provide an opportunity to discuss experiences, access support, and receive practical…

Extreme heat is already creating “non-survivable” conditions for humans in heatwaves that have killed thousands and likely many more, according to new research that warns people are more susceptible to rising temperatures than first thought. Scientists re-examined six extreme heatwaves between 2003 and 2024 and found that when temperature, humidity and the body’s ability to…

A new project in Portsmouth is set to transform degraded coastal environments through the installation of pioneering floating wetlands – including a rarely trialled floating saltmarsh system in a marine setting. The project, led by the University of Portsmouth in partnership with Southern Water, will see specially designed floating pontoons, engineered to support saltmarsh vegetation,…

When you open a window at midday and hear birds singing, it can feel like a small gift. In many cases, it is also a clue about what your local environment is doing right, because birds usually invest in loud, repeated songs where they can communicate and stay safe. So what does it really mean…

Environmental investigations in Latin America increasingly combine field reporting with tools such as satellite imagery, cross-border collaboration, and long-term investigative work to document deforestation, illegal mining, wildlife trafficking, and other environmental violations. Over the past decade, Mongabay Latam has built a regional reporting network and partnerships with dozens of media outlets, helping environmental investigations…