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The Council of Ministers is expected to approve on Friday the merger of the General Directorate of Energy and Geology (DGEG), the National Laboratory of Energy and Geology (LNEG), the Energy Agency (ADENE), EDM – Mining Development Company, and EDMI – Real Estate Projects Company. The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) will be excluded from this merger.
A study by KPMG concludes that most organizations still do not quantify and disclose the financial effects associated with climate risks. Looking at the first half of this year and focusing on Portugal, the consultancy notes lengthy reports, with over a hundred pages, and concerns regarding social and governance aspects and targets [...]
The consumption of domestic products is on the rise; however, rising prices and limited availability are preventing further growth.
The role of renewables in the decarbonisation of energy production is undeniable – they are necessary. In each case, the pros and cons of various solutions must be carefully weighed.
The question arises: what preparations have been made in hospitals and essential services for future events of this kind?
The cut in pensions through the sustainability factor, applied to some early retirements, is expected to be 17.63% in 2026, an increase from 16.9% this year, according to calculations by Lusa based on data from INE.
The aim of the European Union's Bioeconomy Strategy is to accelerate the circularity of the economy, making it more sustainable and capable of reducing dependence on imported natural resources.
AEA calls for better monitoring of air pollution at ports and airports and their surroundings. A study states that Lisbon airport is the second most polluted of the 23 analysed.
APA has imposed a wide range of mitigation and monitoring measures that must be strictly adhered to during the construction phase of the desalination plant.
The government continues to focus on a mega package of grandiose projects. The most expensive project for the country will be the construction of a new high-speed rail network. José Gomes Ferreira hosts Mário Lopes and Paulo Morais on the podcast 'Negócios da Semana'.
Anyone applying for early retirement next year will face a 17.63% cut due to the sustainability factor, according to calculations made by ECO based on average life expectancy data released this Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics (INE). This year's penalty was 16.93%. The sustainability factor [...]
