Tracking environment for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
National News · EnvironmentLearn Portugal's fireworks purchase limits, PSP regulations, and safety rules before São João celebrations. Online sales banned, 5kg max per transaction.
Environment · National News17 municipalities at maximum fire risk with strict outdoor bans and €100-€3,000 fines. Check if your area is affected and what activities are prohibited.
Environment · EconomyAlentejo's €78.6M hybrid solar-wind project secures 10-year Repsol deal from 2028, delivering energy for 40,000 homes annually and cutting 23,000 tonnes of CO₂ each year.
Environment · National NewsJune 21 wildfire in Beja mobilizes 72 firefighters and 7 aircraft. Threatens cork forests near Guadiana River. Portugal's fire season starts earlier.
Environment · National NewsMore than 30 Portuguese municipalities face maximum wildfire danger today. Activity bans imposed, São João festivals cancelled. Monitor IPMA alerts now.
Environment · National NewsCross-border wildfire near Vinhais crossed to Spain. Learn fuel management rules and emergency protocols for residents near Portugal's northeastern frontier.
Environment · PoliticsFossil fuel lobbyists blocked climate science at UN Bonn talks, threatening Portugal's renewable goals. What it means for COP31 and climate policy.
Environment · TourismPorto Santo boosts desalination to 10,000m³ daily by August to handle summer tourism surge. €24M expansion ensures water security for Madeira island.
Environment · HealthPortugal braces for severe heat wave with temps reaching 45°C, triggering fire bans and health alerts. What residents need to know now.