Climate patterns on the island to be viewed across history
An ambitious science project aims to unravel the island’s climate, land reform and disease patterns across the past millennium. European and Lebanese scientists in collaboration...
Environment
Transport ministry, Dutch embassy push cycling
The Dutch embassy in Cyprus is hosting an event aiming to promote cycling in cities, with the aim of improving alternative means of transport. The...
‘Environmental crimes at Ayia Napa beach must be re-examined’
The environmental crime at Ammos Kambouris beach in Ayia Napa, which is a scandal involving the government, church and international convicts needs to be reopened,...
Italy must learn to live with drought-inducing weather -minister
Italy’s long-running drought is a result of climate change, meaning the country must adjust to the new reality, Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida told Reuters. Lollobrigida...
Small, big actions; Cyprus and the environment
By Maria Eirini Liodi It is our small daily actions, that can dictate the overarching greater impact we have on our environment, be it good...
Britain to contribute to Brazil’s Amazon fund, PM Sunak says
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday announced that his country will contribute 80 million pounds ($101.15 million) to the Amazon Fund, a major development for Brazil as the...
Ecuador deploys soldiers against illegal mines in Amazonian areas
Ecuador’s government is deploying soldiers and police in nine provinces to combat illegal mining, officials said on Monday, in a bid to stamp out the...
Court recognises environmental NGOs’ legitimate interest to protect nature
A Cyprus court recognised for the first time the right of environmental NGOs to access the national courts to ensure environmental protection. This was achieved...
Living off-grid in Cyprus: free power sounds seductive
But start-up and replacement costs mean it’s not all plain sailing On a day in late winter, having skirted the buffer zone and willed my...
As ocean heats up, we see how many unknowns there are
There is a fever raging in the ocean. Last month it was worst off the eastern coast of North America, where the sea surface temperature...
