Keywords: Environment


Shipping traffic partially halted at Antwerp port after oil spill

Maritime traffic near the Port of Antwerp has been partially suspended following an oil spill that spread from a dock into the nearby Scheldt River. Port authorities confirmed that the incident occurred during a refueling operation, when fuel leaked into the water. Emergency measures were quickly implemented......

Indigenous leader Raoni Metuktire backs Lula ahead of Brazil’s October election

Prominent Brazilian indigenous leader Raoni Metuktire has announced his support for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ahead of the country’s presidential election scheduled for October, despite expressing concerns over certain government-backed projects. Speaking during a major gathering......

Humpback whale “Timmy” struggles to escape shallow waters off Germany

A young humpback whale, nicknamed “Timmy” by rescuers, is struggling to escape shallow waters along the Baltic coast of Germany, raising concerns among environmental experts about its survival. The whale, estimated to measure between 12 and 15 meters in length, has spent several days trapped......

Wastewater discharge scandal near Nice leads to major upgrades at treatment plant

Major renovation works have recently been carried out at a wastewater treatment plant near Nice following serious concerns over repeated pollution incidents along the Mediterranean coast. The facility, located in the town of Saint-Laurent-du-Var, has been at the center of controversy after years of unexplained......

Mountain climate shift puts billions at risk

Mountain regions are now warming faster than the rest of the planet, disrupting water supplies, destabilising slopes and putting both local communities and billions of downstream residents at growing risk.​ Climate change in the mountains A major international review of “elevation dependent......

Torrential rain causes severe flooding and transport chaos across southern Spain

Torrential rain and powerful winds battered the Andalusian provinces of Seville and Huelva on Wednesday, flooding city streets, disrupting transport, and prompting hundreds of emergency calls. The storm struck on the anniversary of the deadly Valencia floods, underscoring Spain’s growing vulnerability......

Tens of thousands march in The Hague, demanding stronger climate action before elections

Around 45,000 demonstrators filled the streets of The Hague on Sunday, urging the next Dutch government to prioritize climate policy. The mass mobilization came just days before the general elections, transforming the city into the focal point of a resurgent environmental movement determined to hold......

Morocco secures 3.5 million tons of French wheat as drought strains local production

Morocco is preparing to import 3.5 million metric tons of wheat from France to meet its domestic demand for the 2025–2026 season, amid persistent drought and rising temperatures that continue to undermine the country’s agricultural output. Growing dependence on imports Philippe Heusele,......

Ministers instruct environment agency to approve housing plans quickly

UK ministers have reportedly instructed the Environment Agency to approve housing planning applications with minimal scrutiny. The move is part of a broader regulatory reform aimed at boosting economic growth and addressing the government’s budget shortfall. Officials say they have been advised......