The Portuguese Government is preparing new legislation that would require prisoners to participate in forest cleaning and land maintenance as part of structured prison work programs aimed at preventing wildfires. The proposal is included in the draft Criminal Policy Law for the 2025 to 2027 period and forms part of a broader strategy to reduce […]
A long delayed project moves back into focus A long contested energy project in California has taken a decisive step forward after receiving federal approval, reopening a debate that has stretched on for years. Sable Offshore has obtained a key federal authorization allowing it to advance plans linked to a coastal oil pipeline system that […]
Portugal has reaffirmed the critical role of the Paris Agreement in shaping both national and European climate policy, underscoring its continued importance as global leaders navigate the next phase of environmental action. Officials highlighted that the agreement remains central to Europe’s long term sustainability goals, as well as Portugal’s own transition toward cleaner energy and […]
Portugal is facing renewed pressure over its environmental record after new European data placed the country among the lowest performers in recycled material usage. The findings show Portugal holding the third worst rate in the EU, raising concerns about waste management, public awareness and the long term sustainability of national policies. The recycling gap reflects […]
As the European Union prepares to revise its Organic Production Regulation, policymakers, farmers, and environmental groups are converging on one key message the reform must go beyond symbolic adjustments and address the structural challenges that continue to hinder the organic sector’s full potential. Since the EU’s Organic Regulation entered into force in 2022, the framework […]
