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The Coordination and Regional Development Commission of Lisbon and Tagus Valley has detected harmful ozone concentration levels in Olivais and Alverca. Authorities warn that these levels exceed safety thresholds and may pose risks to public health.
Recivalongo's license expires on December 1st. The party wants to know if it will be renewed and demands a public clarification on the facility's future before that date.
The jury for the European Prize for Urban Public Space removed the project from the list of finalists. The association of municipalities that manages the corridor is contesting the decision and requesting a re-evaluation.
Fabian Figueiredo wants to know what measures are being taken to identify pollution sources, including the wastewater treatment plants in Ermesinde, Parada, and Moreira.
The GNR's SEPNA is investigating the source of the discharges.
The most affected area was Asia, followed by Europe and then North America, with a large part of the northern hemisphere showing values above the target recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Ovar City Council, the GNR, and the APA visited the site following a report from the Amigos do Cáster association, but rain and high water levels prevented conclusions regarding the source of the discharge.
The APA released a preliminary assessment regarding the fish die-off in the Corgo river. The discharge likely occurred between Saturday and Sunday, exacerbated by high temperatures and low water flow.
The situation, detected on Sunday at the Vila Real Forest Park, is concentrated in the stretch between the Science Centre bridge and the weir. Samples are being collected.
A significant reduction in the river's flow may explain the appearance of the dead animals.
The SOS Environment and Territory service, operated by the GNR's Nature and Environmental Protection Service, received an alert today regarding the appearance of dead fish in the Corgo River in Vila Real, under circumstances that are still being investigated.
The company Águas do Centro Litoral (AdCL) announced that 12 claims have been registered by affected parties seeking 256,000 euros due to the discharge of untreated effluent into the Lis river in August 2025, following a malfunction. In a response to the Lusa agency, the company stated that 12 reports from potential affected parties were registered and communicated to...
The company Águas do Centro Litoral (AdCL) announced that 12 claims have been registered from injured parties seeking 256,000 euros due to the discharge of untreated effluent into the Lis river in August 2025, following a breakdown.
Águas do Centro Litoral states that 12 claims from affected parties have been registered, totaling 256 thousand euros. The discharges occurred in August 2025, following a breakdown at the Monte Real pumping station.
The claims involve individuals and entities linked to various economic activities, with the highest incidence in the agriculture, fishing, catering, and retail sectors.
Cars with combustion engines emit many pollutants, some of which are carcinogenic, but many will be surprised by the efforts made to reduce the impact and help nature.
Microplastics have been detected at the highest point of mainland Portugal, with high concentrations in the Torre area, which experiences the most tourism. This is the first study of its kind in high-altitude mountains in the country.
The company estimates that 4.5 trillion cigarette butts are discarded annually. Pollution consumes 22 billion tonnes of water and claims 8 million lives per year.
A truck rupture leads to a resin spill on the IP3. The road remains closed and swimming is advised against at the river beaches of Coimbra and Penacova. Cleanup operations are underway.
Regarding the average concentration of desert dust, in southern Europe it is 5.3 micrograms per cubic metre of air, more than double that found in central and northern Europe (2.1 µg/m³).
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The Azores Regional Government is launching an independent scientific investigation into decades of pollution linked to the U.S. Air Force’s use of Lajes Base on Terceira Island. According to an The post Azores begins cattle testing over health fears surrounding heavy metal pollution around Lajes Air Base appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The Lisbon and Tagus Valley Regional Coordination and Development Commission (CCDR-LVT) detected harmful ozone concentration levels in Amadora, specifically in Reboleira, this Sunday, July 5. The 180 µg/m³ information threshold for this pollutant was exceeded, with 184 µg/m³ recorded between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM. Authorities warn that exposure can cause symptoms such as coughing, headaches, chest pain, and eye irritation, particularly in sensitive groups like children, the elderly, and those with respiratory or heart conditions, advising them to avoid intense outdoor physical activity.
In Olivais, 184 micrograms per cubic metre were recorded between 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm, and in Alverca, between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm, the same measured value rose to 205 micrograms per cubic metre.
The ban was lifted by the Health Delegate after the beach had been closed to swimmers this week due to a burst pipe at a waste treatment company.
The ban, imposed following a discharge of treated leachate into the Laje stream, has been lifted by the health delegate. Tratolixo denies responsibility.
Artur Lima says that the study which detected lead, a carcinogenic agent, in skeletons in Praia da Vitória, where the Lajes Base is located, is fundamental for the “measures to be taken in the future”
A parish in the municipality of Seia is struggling with pollution caused by local cheese factories. Residents and local officials say the problem has worsened following a change in ownership.
Santo Amaro de Oeiras beach has been closed to bathers since Thursday due to pollution in the Laje stream. However, despite the warnings, many people still entered the water.
