The project will have to respect environmental requirements such as the planting of trees, the introduction of beehives and the ceding of the land for pasture. The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) has given the green light for the construction of a solar plant, to be called the Fernando Pessoa plant, in Santiago do Cacém, Alentejo, which […]
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If you have books that you no longer need, there are places that will appreciate your donation. Find out the best places to give your library a second life. February 14th is not only about Valentine’s Day. This is also the day that marks the International Book Donation Day. Peggada shows you some of the […]
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Ulisses Correia e Silva, Cape Verde’s prime minister, and António Costa, prime minister of Portugal, signed on January 23 a memorandum of understanding that formalizes the decision to convert Cape Verde’s debt to Portugal into an Environmental Climate Fund. The Portuguese and Cape Verdean governments have formalized the decision to convert the African country’s debt […]
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Fairtrade’s new map shows the human and climate risks of the world’s major crops. The Fairtrade system, globally recognized for certifying ethical and sustainable production brands, has just launched the Fairtrade risk map. This interactive tool transparently shares the conditions of workers and the climate impact of agricultural sectors such as cocoa, coffee, cereals, and […]
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By January 22, renewable energies contributed to almost 90% of the national electricity consumption. It was on January 16th that the national electrical system registered the highest value ever of wind production in a single day: 106.7 gigawatt hours (GWh) generated. On this day, renewable energy production supplied 97% of electricity consumption, with wind power […]
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Avoiding landfills, this project takes advantage of the existing collection circuits and existing equipment in Cascais to transform food waste into energy. Cascais is the first municipality in the country to collect bio-waste throughout its territory. The expansion of what started as a pilot project began in October 2022 and has recently ended with the […]
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Although animal-based options are still available, most patients opt for vegetarian or vegan meals. Making animal-free meals the standard option in New York City’s 11 hospitals is the result of a partnership between the Better Food Foundation, the city health department and its hospitals, and the Mayor’s Office. Without removing the meat-based options, the plant-based […]
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Boom is considered, by the association that classifies this type of event, an example when it comes to sustainability. The Boom Festival, for the eighth consecutive edition, received the “Greener Festival Award”. The festival that takes place every year in Idanha-a-Nova, in July, and which in its last edition received 40,751 people, was distinguished due […]
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The rental is supported by a private sharing application and a digital platform that manages the fleet and users. After Spain, France and Italy, Portuguese companies can now also enjoy a fleet of electric motorcycles and bicycles, made available by Cooltra‘s private-sharing service. The initiative is called Primos and is the first to be prepared […]
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The afforestation method accelerates their growth and helps in the resilience of cities to climate change. A mini forest is being created at Casal Vistoso Urban Park, in Areeiro, being already the third of its kind in Lisbon. The initiative comes from the non-profit organization Urbem in partnership with the Lisbon City Hall. The process […]
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