A collapse at the Panasqueira Mines, in the Covilhã area, dragged waste, sludge, and toxic materials into the Cebola stream, a tributary of the Zêzere River. Quercus has reported the incident and issued several demands.
Panasqueira Mines: Quercus reports risk of toxic contamination in the Zêzere River
Tuesday, 24 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.
