Never trust the fossil fuel companies but maybe insurance can rescue us
California’s fall from grace has been steep and swift, and now even the insurance companies are pulling out. The two biggest American home insurance companies,...
Environment
‘Critical moment’ for Cyprus farmland and forests
Key vote looms on future of EU nature restoration The vote on the future of nature restoration is one of the most important decisions the...
Ammos tou Kambouri beach an ‘environmental crime’ say Greens
The Green party on Saturday decried “the environmental crime” at the Ammos tou Kambouri beach in Ayia Napa, during a protest organised ahead of World...
Cyprus at the forefront of greening desalinated water
The island is increasingly dependent on desalination, and the environmental cost is heavy, though that might be about to change By Annette Chrysostomou The energy...
Make your next adventure environmentally friendly
By Zoe Makridou As time passes, the world has gradually become more interconnected, and individuals have developed a keen interest in different cultures and a...
South Africa can keep coal fired plants running longer, climate committee says
South Africa’s climate policy body on Monday suggested the government could delay retiring its ageing coal-fired power plants to address electricity shortages and said a power crisis...
Sounding the alarm about the Myna invasion
We have a crucial window to control this species before our precious native birds suffer Ugly but necessary. That is perhaps the best way...
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...
New fishing harbour could threaten endangered Mediterranean monk seal
A new fish farming harbour being proposed in Pentakomo will pose a threat to the endangered Mediterranean Monk Seal, BirdLife Cyprus said on Tuesday. In...
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...
