Pristine coral reef unblemished by warming oceans found off Tahiti
Scientists have discovered a pristine, 3-km (1.8-mile) long reef of giant rose-shaped corals off the coast of Tahiti, in waters thought to be deep enough...
Environment
EU acknowledges green credentials of American Academy, Larnaca
The American academy in Larnaca is the first educational institution in the district included in the national and European registers for certified environmental and ecological...
Dead flamingo found, probably poisoned by lead and shrapnel, NGOs say
The Federation of Environmental Organisations (Opok) said on Wednesday that a flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) was found dead on Monday night, within the protected area of...
A chance for Cyprus’ monk seals (Video)
A positive note for the most endangered marine mammal species in Mediterranean sea By Marios Papageorgiou Its pretty eyes, cute face and shyness are not...
Tonga’s volcanic eruption may harm environment for years, scientists say
By Gloria Dickie Tonga’s massive underwater volcanic eruption could deliver long-lasting damage to coral reefs, erode coastlines and disrupt fisheries, say scientists studying satellite images...
Sensitive marine area around Galapagos Islands expanded
By Alexandra Valencia Ecuador on Friday created a new marine reserve around its pristine Galapagos Islands — whose rich biodiversity inspired Charles Darwin’s Theory of...
Animal rights activists slam Turkish camel wrestling festival
By Murad Sezer and Bulent Usta A traditional camel wrestling festival in western Turkey that attracts thousands of people every year is drawing criticism from...
We must deliver what we agreed in Glasgow
COP26 president on what was achieved and what still needs to be done By Alok Sharma November last year was a pivotal moment for the...
Nuclear power: the missing piece of the puzzle
At the stroke of midnight last Friday, half of Germany’s remaining nuclear power stations closed down. The remaining three plants (of an original 17) will...
Rescue of flamingo entangled in string
Game and fauna service officers helped rescue a flamingo that was found with a string wrapped around its legs and neck in Aliki salt lake...
EU denies trying to ‘bury’ green investment plan with December 31 release
The EU’s executive on Monday rejected suggestions it waited until New Year’s Eve to publish divisive proposals to allow some natural gas and nuclear energy...
EU drafts plan to label gas and nuclear investments as green
The European Union has drawn up plans to label some natural gas and nuclear energy projects as “green” investments after a year-long battle between governments...
Bringing nuclear fusion to Cyprus: the key to sustainable energy?
Fusion Reactors CEO Christos Stavrou is unequivocal when he speaks about the potential value of fusion technology, both in terms of its use to the...
Public urged not to disturb seals in Napa
The fisheries department on Thursday urged people not to disturb seals after reports of sightings of members of the Monachus monachus population in the Ayia...
Over 4,000 apply for grant to buy electric vehicles
Over 4,000 people have applied for cash incentives to buy electric vehicles, the transport ministry announced on Monday. The first phase of the plan was...
Here’s why we need climate protests: even if some think they’re annoying
By Sara Vestergren, Samuel Finnerty, and Yasemin Gülsüm Acar The last few years have seen a surge in climate protests. From Turkey and Germany to the...
Second water refill station for Limassol
A second water refill station has been installed on the seafront path of Ayios Tychonas in Limassol to promote the use of reusable water bottles...
Stop the rot: environment lessons Cyprus has to learn
This month, guest columnist Martin Harper, regional director for BirdLife Europe and Central Asia, writes about key nature conservation challenges in Cyprus after his recent...
From killer heatwaves to floods
Climate change worsened weather extremes in 2021 By Lisa Shumaker and Andrea Januta Extreme weather events in 2021 shattered records around the globe. Hundreds died...
Buy green, think green this Christmas
From books, to toys to trips out, the green Christmas list is long and varied By Annette Chrysostomou How about giving a thoughtful, sustainable and...
