Greece deploys satellites to fight wildfires
Four thermal imaging satelites will be used to track wildfires and other extreme heat phenomena compounded by climate change.
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April 25, 2026 Thirteen beaches added to special protection list
Authorities have added 13 beaches to a list of beaches on which umbrellas, food trucks and recreational vessels are prohibited, along with vehicle access, organized gatherings of more than ten people, and the use of music, speakers or amplifiers.
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February 27, 2026 Taiwanese Minister says EU is “leading the way” on tackling climate change
By Martin Banks Taiwan’s environment minister has hailed the EU as a “world leader” in tackling climate change.
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February 26, 2026 Evros residents on alert to counter rising water levels
Residents living in settlements along the banks of the Evros River in northeastern Greece remained on high alert for a third day on Thursday as water levels remained above the 6.4-meter alert threshold threatening residential areas.
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January 20, 2026 Island desalination projects will boost water supply
The Environment Ministry has approved 42 water-supply projects worth €75.5 million to address water shortages, including desalination plants for islands receiving them for the first time.
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December 4, 2025 Campaign groups welcome move on deep-sea mining
By Martin Banks Campaigners have welcomed a decision by the Norwegian Parliament to stop all plans for deep-sea mining in Arctic waters until the current parliamentary period ends in fall 2029.
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November 7, 2025 Award winner urges world to do more to protect biodiversity
By Martin Banks The prestige High Seas Treaty has been declared winner of the 2025 Earthshot Prize in the “Revive Our Oceans” category.
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October 31, 2025 Greek capital faces rising oxidative pollution risk
A groundbreaking international study published in Nature warns that Athens ranks among Europe’s most polluted cities in terms of the oxidative potential of airborne particles – their ability to cause oxidative stress in the human body.
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October 14, 2025 New report warns of “damaging industry” posed by carnivorous aquaculture
By Martin Banks A new report warns of the “disastrous implications” for the marine environment, animal welfare, and food security of octopus farming and the expansion of carnivorous aquaculture.
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October 4, 2025 Greece among top food wasters in Europe, EU data shows
Greece ranks among the EU’s highest food wasters, with an estimated 200 kg of food wasted per person each year, according to EU data.
