Greece Warns of “War Environment,” Calls for Heightened Security

Greek security forces are on a heightened alert due to the war in the Middle East. File photo. Credit: AMNA Minister of Citizen Protection Michalis Chrysochoidis has warned that Europe, and hence Greece, is currently operating within a “war environment,” emphasizing the urgent need for increased vigilance and reinforced security measures across Greece. In an…

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Operation Epic Fury: emerging environmental harm and risks in Iran and the region

1.3 Fossil energy infrastructure incidents Iran and the Gulf control a substantial share of global oil and gas production, and facilities producing, refining, storing and exporting these fossil fuels have been the focus of attacks. These carry significant environmental risks through spills, fires and disrupted operations. Israeli attacks on four oil facilities in and around…

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‘The perfect training environment’ – Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT set World Cup base camp in Irvine’s Great Park

“We are delighted to have Great Park as our training site for the 2026 FIFA World Cup,” U.S. Soccer Sporting Director Matt Crocker said in a statement. “The facilities are simply outstanding and will provide the perfect training environment for our team to prepare to be successful at the World Cup.”  Added Agran: “We are…

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‘A sobering preview’: extreme heat now affects one in three people globally, study finds | Extreme heat

Climate breakdown is shrinking the amount of time that people can safely go about their lives, according to a study that shows a third of the world’s population now resides in areas where heat severely limits activity. Rising temperatures, driven by the continued burning of fossil fuels, are making it difficult even for many young,…

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European Commission invests in strategic environment and climate projects

The European Commission has announced an investment of €103 million in seven strategic environment and climate projects across Europe, funded under the LIFE programme. In a statement, the Commission said that the projects, which are located in Finland, France, Greece, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia and Spain, will ‘contribute to strengthening the EU’s prosperity, reinforcing economic…

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I’ve fought for nature my whole life, but it’s time to admit the environment movement is asleep at the wheel

Too often, the nature sector is paralysed by politeness, terrified of being seen as ‘difficult’. But with the government reportedly primed to bring forward sweeping deregulatory reforms under the banner of nuclear expansion, our movement needs to find some grit before its too late, writes campaigner and TV presenter Chris Packham. Source link

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Two pollutions cost Chippenham farm more than £18,000

A Chippenham-based farming partnership has been hit with £18,744 in penalties after two slurry spills polluted the Bristol Avon river in Chippenham.  In a prosecution brought by the Environment Agency, JD Spencer Farm Partnership of Manor Farm, Langley Burrell, Chippenham, Wiltshire pleaded guilty at Swindon Magistrates’ Court to four offences on 6 March 2026. The partnership was fined £7,000, a victim surcharge of £2,800 and costs of…

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Biodiversity in Wales: What the new Environment Bill means for Welsh consenting

The Senedd’s approval of the Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill (the Bill) on the 24 February 2026 marks an evolution of the journey to how environmental considerations must be considered across Wales’ regulatory landscape. While the Bill has clear implications for environmental governance and biodiversity. It is likely that the Bill will…

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