Environmental groups and church leaders in Quezon province have expressed concern over the Department of Energy's (DOE) openness to lift its moratorium on building new coal-fired power plants amidst the ongoing oil crisis.
Environmental organizations in Cyprus are voicing strong opposition to proposed military manoeuvres in the protected Akamas region. They have also expressed concern regarding the Ministry's response to their objections.
Estonia's Riigikogu is set to hold a third reading of amendments to the Building Code, aiming to streamline the planning and construction of national defense facilities by curbing environmental groups' tools for contesting such projects.
Environmental groups have filed a lawsuit against the US government, expressing alarm over the approval of a new BP drilling project in the Gulf of Mexico, citing the company's past failures like the Deepwater Horizon spill.
Environmental organizations have filed a lawsuit to stop BP's Kaskida drilling plan, warning that a potential accident could be more catastrophic than the Deepwater Horizon spill, despite BP's claims of learning from past incidents.
The EU Commission aims to mitigate rising energy prices by proposing lower taxes on electricity compared to fossil fuels, a move praised by environmental groups for aligning with the Green Deal.
Outdoors and environmental groups in New Zealand are urging a fast-track panel to reject a contentious hydro proposal planned for the West Coast, citing environmental concerns.
A project to build wind turbines on the outskirts of Vienna, specifically at Bisamberg, is in its early stages and is already drawing warnings from environmental groups and political parties.
Green Action and Friends of Animals held a protest in front of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Green Transition, demanding the rejection of plans for 24 farm and slaughterhouse projects by two investors across three counties.
Argentina's parliament has approved changes to its glacier protection law, allowing regional administrations to more easily permit mining projects, including for lithium, in glacier areas. The reform, supported by Javier Milei's government, empowers provincial governors to update glacier protection status, despite protests from environmental groups like Greenpeace.
Blasting has commenced for a 1.3-mile border barrier across Mount Cristo Rey in New Mexico. The project faces significant opposition from environmental groups and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces.
A one-eyed cat named Bibi has gone missing during an animal transfer at Larnaca Airport, marking the second such incident in six months and prompting demands for an investigation from environmental groups.
Data from environmental groups regarding the water consumption of artificial intelligence is clashing with figures provided by companies and sector experts, sparking a debate on the environmental impact of AI.
Three environmental groups in Ireland are seeking leave in the High Court to appeal a judicial review of a significant decision regarding data centres made by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities last December.
Airlines are threatening to increase prices and are pushing to postpone mandates for ecological fuels, despite insistence from the green fuel industry and environmental groups that such changes are necessary to reduce oil dependence.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is moving to relax pollution limits on a chemical commonly used to sterilize medical equipment, drawing concerns from environmental groups.
Environmental groups are raising concerns over the Chicago Bears' potential plan to build a stadium near Wolf Lake in Northwest Indiana, highlighting potential impacts on the local ecosystem.
Environmental groups are pressuring Cyprus to back a proposed EU-wide ban on lead in hunting cartridges and fishing weights, advocating for the measure under the bloc’s REACH framework.
A US ocean regulator is facing criticism for making changes to a rule designed to protect right whales, sparking concerns among environmental groups and conservationists.
The contentious weedkiller dicamba, used on genetically engineered crops, has received approval for continued use, overturning previous court restrictions and drawing criticism from environmental groups.
Environmental groups in Guanacaste are protesting a real estate and tourism project in Playa Panamá, where the planned cutting of hundreds of trees has sparked a wider conflict over development in Costa Rica's Gulf of Papagayo.
Hundreds of residents and environmental groups in Smokey Mountain, Tondo, Philippines, protested a proposed ₱26-billion waste-to-energy incinerator project, citing potential health risks during Earth Month activities.
A new climate lawsuit has been filed against oil and gas giant Shell. Environmental groups aim to prevent the company from increasing fossil fuel mining and to accelerate its transition away from fossil fuels.
MANILA, Philippines – Environmental groups on Monday called for an expanded investigation into the air quality in Metro Manila, noting that the fire at the Navotas sanitary landfill continues to…
An expanded seal hunt in Sweden, allowing for the culling of 1,350 grey seals, 200 harbor seals, and 200 ringed seals, has begun and is drawing criticism from environmental groups.
Urban planners and environmental groups in Greece are strongly reacting to provisions in a multi-bill from the Ministry of Environment and Energy, particularly an article concerning the zoning of Natura 2000 protected areas. Concerns are raised that burned areas in North Evia and Dadia are at risk.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reportedly considering relaxing regulations on chemical plastic recycling, a move that has prompted worry among environmental groups.
A coalition of academics and environmental groups has urged Thailand's Prime Minister to release all environmental and health impact assessment reports for the proposed southern Land Bridge project, citing inaccuracies in the feasibility studies.
The village of Moerdijk in the Netherlands, home to approximately 1,100 residents, is slated for demolition to make way for a vast new electricity substation as part of the government's renewable energy transition plans, raising concerns among residents and environmental groups.
Environmental organizations GEOTA, LPN, ZERO, and ClimaAção Centro have launched a petition against the Girabolhos project on the Mondego river, challenging its legality and demanding an Environmental Impact Assessment, especially after a minister admitted it would not resolve floods.
Environmental groups in Kenya are protesting a plan to relocate the Nairobi Animal Orphanage, expressing concerns about the welfare of the animals and the impact on conservation efforts.
Environmental organizations are calling for the perpetrators of a mass wildlife poisoning event in Greece's Dadia Forest National Park to be found and punished, following the discovery of numerous dead protected animals including vultures, buzzards, and a wolf.
Environmental groups in Portugal express dissatisfaction with proposed housing solutions, advocating for balanced short-term rental regulations, an adequate percentage of public and social housing in cities, and simplified bureaucracy in the sector.
A proposed textile industrial park project in an agricultural heartland area of Kerala is facing opposition from local communities and environmental groups.
Environmental groups in Wayanad, India, are criticizing the forest department for rejecting a human-wildlife mitigation grant, alleging the department succumbed to pressure from farmer organizations. The project, initiated by the MoEFCC, aimed to reduce tensions in areas outside tiger reserves.
The Trump administration plans to weaken rules limiting hazardous mercury from coal plants, drawing criticism from environmental groups concerned about health costs.
Environmental organizations are demanding that Norway contribute to an important climate meeting where Norway and over 50 other countries will gather to discuss phasing out fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas.
Environmental organizations have filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent BP from proceeding with its ultra-deepwater drilling project in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.
Residents and environmental groups in Vienna's Donaustadt district have protested against the construction of the Lobautunnel, fearing further urban sprawl and environmental damage.
Twelve environmental organizations in Greece have voiced strong opposition to a bill from the Ministry of Environment and Energy, warning it could degrade Natura 2000 protected areas.
Environmental groups and local residents in Mělník, Czech Republic, are expressing concerns and signing petitions against a motorboat named Perun, which is intended to operate as a hazardous medical waste incinerator on the Elbe River.
The installation of shark nets at Club Med's inaugural South African resort has ignited a significant controversy, drawing criticism from environmental groups and local communities.
Portugal has approved a two-year action plan aimed at reversing the decline of pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hoverflies, though environmental groups express concerns about its political and financial backing.
Statkraft's proposed 6 billion NOK investment in the Aura II power plant is facing strong opposition from environmental groups, who fear the project will lead to the destruction of the river.
Numerous environmental organizations and activist groups are demonstrating in front of the Ministry of Transport to protest the preparatory construction work for the controversial Lobautunnel project.
Environmental groups in the Philippines are questioning the appointment of Juan Miguel Cuna as acting secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), citing his past involvement in the controversial Canada trash shipment fiasco.
Environmental organizations have intensified criticism against the forestry department and agriculture ministry regarding the management of Cyprus's Akamas peninsula, alleging sustained inaction and breaches of environmental conditions.
Environmental advocacy groups are suing the US government, alleging that decades of US policy, long before the Trump administration, have harmed the environment and are challenging current climate change policy rollbacks.
Environmental groups have urged the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to investigate reports of alleged toxic waste burial in the mountain areas of Ubbog and Paagan in Bacnotan, La Union.
Environmental groups are demanding federal intervention after the Queensland government approved an extension to the Hail Creek open-cut coalmine, which is a significant source of Australia's coalmine methane.
Fava beach in Halkidiki, described as the last unaltered free beach in the area, is slated for auction on March 16, 2026, drawing strong reactions from residents and local environmental groups.
Environmental groups in Hong Kong are calling on the government to prioritize accelerating the commercial use of electric vehicles and enhancing green infrastructure, following the termination of a HK$30 billion tax concession scheme for private cars.
Croatian MP Dušica Radojčić stated that environmental defenders in Croatia are systematically repressed for exposing corruption, highlighting the dangers they face from a corrupt government.
Envision Energy is supporting Sri Lanka's energy transition as the 50MW Mannar Wind Project breaks ground, marking a significant step in the country's renewable energy development.
As the Trump administration cracks down on climate change activism, members of environmental groups like Extinction Rebellion fear they are being targeted.
After deadly floods and landslides swept through Sumatra last year, Indonesia’s government has moved to revoke permits blamed for damaging forests – ensnaring a flagship China-backed hydropower project and rattling investor confidence in one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing renewable energy markets.
The decision, unveiled last month by President Prabowo Subianto’s administration, has been welcomed by environmental groups as a long-awaited show of teeth. But it has also raised questions about...