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29 April

Sounds Right Project recognizes nature as an artist and reverts royalties to environmental causes

Artists who use nature sounds in their songs can independently include “Nature” in the list of artists. With the Souns Right Project, part of the profits will be distributed to environmental conservation programs. “Sounds Right” is the new global initiative that allows artists to credit “Nature” as an artist on the main streaming platforms, including […]

26 February

Community project saves homes from forest fires in Chile

Residents of Villa Botanis, in Chile, took part in a fire-fighting program, where they received tools and training to better prepare for an eventual future fire. At the beginning of February, the Chilean coastal cities of Vina del Mar and Valparaíso were the scene of the worst South American disaster since 2010, when forest fires […]

17 December

Did you know that you can sponsor an olive tree and help restore our natural heritage?

Sponsoring an olive tree is a project in Abrantes that helps fight climate change and fires, protect biodiversity and create jobs in the region. In Portugal, it is estimated that there are more than 200,000 hectares of abandoned farmland, with trees and crops dying due to lack of care. Apadrinhaumaoliveira.org is a Portuguese project that […]

27 October

Samsung. When technology helps protect animals from poaching

Samsung has announced the expansion of the Wildlife Watch pilot project, which uses technology found in cell phones and has already contributed to the protection of the African rhinoceros. Samsung will expand its Wildlife Watch pilot project to protect some animal species in risk of poaching in the territories of the Balule Nature Reserve (Kruger […]

02 May

Smart Farm Hub. The tool that prepares agriculture for climate change

The project focuses on information and research for more sustainable solutions for agriculture, in areas such as pesticides and water and soil protection. Smart Farm Hub is the name of the digital project launched by the National Plant Protection Industry Association (ANIPLA) that helps prepare the agricultural sector for climate change by increasing crop yields […]

11 April

Running and picking up trash – another Plogging Challenge is coming up

The garbage collection challenge lasts nine days and involves 131 plogging actions across the country. The Plogging Challenge Portugal is back between April 15 and 23 for its 3rd edition. For nine days, walks and runs are planned throughout the country (including the Autonomous Regions) that combine physical exercise and conviviality with environmental awareness. In […]

22 March

World Tree Day. 8 reforestation support programs

The International Day of Trees and Forests, which is celebrated on March 21, was implemented by the United Nations to mark the importance of large green spaces. Find out what planting campaigns you can be a part of. Did you know that, on average, each citizen would have to plant 36 to 41 trees per […]

09 March

Only 6% of Portuguese companies have concrete plans to reach the 1.5 °C target

The conclusion is part of an analysis of corporate emissions reduction targets and their degree of ambition. The European Union will force companies to submit their transition plans to meet the 1.5°C climate target (set in the Paris Agreement) and todisclose the sustainability impacts in its annual management report. The new directive, proposed by the […]

10 January

Good news! The hole in the ozone layer is closing

And there is more! The hole in the ozone layer may even be fully closed in 43 years, in 2066. The year begins with positive news. According to the report of the UN Montreal Protocol’s Scientific Assessment Panel, now released, if current policies continue, by 2066 the Antarctic ozone layer will have recovered to 1980 […]

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