The maternity period of the bats, the felling of olive groves, and the risk of abandonment of the cave used as a shelter underpin the decision by the Environment Agency, which has halted a photovoltaic project in the Alentejo region.
APA invokes “precautionary principle” to protect bats and halt solar power plant in Alqueva
Sunday, 22 March 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Sustainability (sustentabilidade) means meeting present needs without reducing the ability of future generations to meet theirs, covering environmental, economic and social dimensions. For residents it affects local planning, jobs and services—look for municipal or company targets, timelines and measurable actions when assessing how sustainable a place or employer is.
