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

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Forest fires are reducing in main forests

The burned area in Amazonas has decreased in 2025, compared to 2024, as mentioned by the monitoring group MapBiomas. 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

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Saharan dust peaks over Portugal

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Black ibis chick born at Zoomarine Algarve

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Deer culling condemned in Portugal

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Recreational bivalve fishing banned in a region of Portugal

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Orcas continue to damage vessels off the Iberian Peninsula

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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

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Algarve ranks second best place for retirement

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Portugal bans cash payments above €3,000

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Algarve project could save 19 million cubic metres of water

A major overhaul of the Alvor-Bravura irrigation system could cut water use by around 60%,... In News - 31 Aug 2026, 18:03

Have you visited Lagoa das Furnas, in the Azores?

Located in the eastern part of São Miguel Island, Lagoa das Furnas is one of the most... In Madeira & Azores - 31 Aug 2026, 17:31

Portugal to host environmental film festival

The 32nd edition of CineEco, the Serra da Estrela International Environmental Film... In News - 31 Aug 2026, 07:03

How we can solve the forest fire issue in Portugal

In a recent deep-dive conversation on the Lusitania Network podcast, Humberto Rosa former... In Portugal - 29 Aug 2026, 19:33

Which municipality suffered the most from wildfires in Portugal?

Covilhã had the largest burned area between 2020 and 2025; during the same period, the... In News - 29 Aug 2026, 16:03

Monarch butterflies boom across the Prairies

Monarch butterflies are appearing in unusually high numbers across Saskatchewan, giving... In North America, Environment - 29 Aug 2026, 09:31

Citizens gather at Câmara Municipal de Lagos to Save Meia Praia

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Swimming prohibited on six Portuguese beaches

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Swimming is discouraged at a Portuguese beach

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New ambitious wind project in Portugal

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Quercus opposes renewal of mining license in Portugal

In News, Environment - 26 Aug 2026, 07:03

Portugal is the European country with the most Blue Flag beaches

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