The air we breathe is killing us
From car emissions to polluting factories, the state is failing its people By Charalampos Theopemptou People often ask me which is the biggest environmental problem...
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Cyprus coast not affected by oil spill off Israel
The fisheries department said no signs of tar have been seen on the Cypriot coastline, as neighbouring Israel is dealing with what has been described...
Host of illegalities at Cypra abattoir, inquiry told
The state has tolerated illegalities and irregularities at the Cypra abattoir over several years, Greens MP Yiorgos Perdikis said on Wednesday, the second day of...
Larnaca warns of heavy fines for illegal dumping
Larnaca municipality will carry out thorough inspections in the area of the salt lake to prevent the illegal dumping of garbage and people who are...
Volunteers collect 1470 kilos of rubbish from Larnaca seabed (photos)
Dozens of volunteers got to work cleaning the seabed at Larnaca Marina and fishing haven collecting more than 1470 kilos of rubbish including tyres, batteries,...
Experts model air mass after Beirut blast, Cyprus not affected
The toxic fumes emanating from the Beirut warehouse explosion are not blowing in Cyprus’ direction, experts have modelled. Video footage of the fire prior to...
Limassol introduces fines for polluting
Limassol municipality put an end to warnings for those found polluting the city and introduced steep fines instead, it was announced on Friday. Individuals who...
Coronavirus: Dali leader says asphalt plants affecting people in self-isolation
Dali’s community leader has asked the president to shut down the asphalt plants in the area to eliminate air pollution during the pandemic. In an...
Dali teachers complain to police over asphalt plant pollution
Teachers of Dali primary school on Wednesday made a written complaint to the police over air pollution in the area caused by the operation of...
Disused mines both heritage and health hazard
Heavy metals were recently discovered in the Kalavasos reservoir, and reports suggested they stem from an abandoned mine in the area. The issue raises the...
Shocking images of dead flamingos probably a result of lead poisoning (updated)
Dead flamingos at the Larnaca Salt Lake some of which seemed to have been decapitated, shocking images of which were seen on social media on...
Dali pupils want transfer over asphalt pollution
Dali primary school teachers, parents, and pupils have demanded to be transferred to other schools citing the pollution in the area caused by two asphalt...
New Delhi declares public emergency as pollution at year’s worst
Authorities in New Delhi declared a public health emergency on Friday and closed schools and all construction activity until next week as air pollution in...
Cyprus cities no less immune than most of Europe to dangerous air pollution
The European Environment Agency (EEA) said on Wednesday warned that almost all Europeans living in cities are exposed to air pollution levels that exceed the...
Asian nations, among worst ocean polluters, aim to curb plastic debris
Thai zero-waste advocate Thanaboon Somboon never leaves his home without what he calls a full “weaponry” of reusable shopping bags, coffee tumblers and stainless steel...
Reducing aviation emissions mustn’t undermine Cyprus’ connectivity, minister warns
Efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the aviation industry should not make ticket prices prohibitive as there are no other links to mainland Europe,...
China responsible for surge in ozone-depleting emissions – study
SHANGHAI, May 23 (Reuters) – China is to blame for much of the increase in illegal ozone-depleting substances (ODS) since 2013, according a study published...
Residents near carcinogenic factory complain over compensation
The committee for the cancer victims of the Astrosol factory which was, along with the government, found guilty in 2017 of creating a cancer cluster...
Air pollution causing more deaths than smoking
Air pollution is killing more people every year than smoking, according to research published on Tuesday by researchers from Cyprus and Germany. Small particle pollution...
China to crack down on diesel trucks, raise fuel standards
China will take action against highly-polluting diesel trucks by imposing tougher fuel and engine standards, raising rail freight volumes and strengthening its monitoring capabilities, new...