Environment

A man’s trip to an Ayia Napa beach took an unexpected turn as it became a rescue mission as an unusual finned and sharp-toothed visitor became trapped, photos showed ...

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 with the University of ...

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 event, Cycling in the City, ...

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, Greens MP Alexandra Attalides said ...

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 said Italy needed to ...

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 or bad. This concept was ...

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 South American nation ...

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 unlawful mines mostly targeting ...

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 through a decision of the ...

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 little Toyota Aygo through ...

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 was as much as 13.8 degrees ...

The world’s ecosystems are under threat, and businesses are increasingly recognising that managing nature-related risks is essential for their long-term sustainability. However, understanding and managing these risks can be ...

By Darren Ray Think back to September last year. What happened early that month? What news shook the world and reverberated for weeks, if not months? That’s a question ...

The United Nations on Thursday fell far short of raising the money it needs for an operation to salvage 1.1 million barrels of oil from a decaying vessel moored off Yemen’...

Why geoengineering should still be approached with extreme caution or not approached at all Also known as climate engineering, geoengineering refers to the intentional human interventions used to manipulate the ...

A new university department for marine science is on the cards for Larnaca, the city’s mayor Andreas Vyras said on Tuesday after a meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides. “This ...

The first food donation platform in Cyprus was presented on Friday, with the aim to tackle food waste and create a community of donors and recipients based on solidarity. On ...

A new yellow warning was issued on Friday by the met office warning of rain and thunderstorms from Saturday morning from 11am until 6pm. Localised rain and isolated thunderstorms, possibly ...

We need environmental education which includes people with disabilities By Maria-Christina Constantinou There is grave disparity in how climate change affects different groups of people. One would think that climate ...

After a bumper year for floating offshore wind farm tenders, the nascent industry is poised for explosive growth in the coming decade as countries strive to cut their carbon emissions. ...

Europe’s offshore renewable energy industry is not big enough to deliver governments’ goals to rapidly expand green power, and requires a jump in policy support and funding to get ...

Acropolis Park will once again fill with cacti and all sorts of succulents as a plant showcase makes its comeback. The annual Exhibition of Cacti and other Succulents will happen ...

Climate change campaigners gathered outside Britain’s parliament building ahead of Earth Day to urge action on global warming, while volunteers worldwide geared up to plant trees and clear trash ...

The effects of climate change in Cyprus are becoming all the more apparent, Environment Commissioner Maria Panayiotou said on Saturday, marking World Earth Day. “Protecting the environment should be a ...