Tracking environment for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Environment · National NewsPortugal deploys 15,064 firefighters and 76 aircraft for 2026 wildfire season. New plan responds to devastating 2025 fires that burned 269,085 hectares.
Environment · National NewsRecord rainfall in Coimbra caused dike ruptures and A1 motorway collapse. Learn how €1B flood damage impacts residents and what's next for Portugal's aging infrastructure.
Environment · National NewsPortugal deploys 6 UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters for wildfire response starting 2025. Faster attack, 2,950L capacity, and medical fleet arriving 2026.
Environment · EconomyEndesa postpones Pego plant renewable conversion to 2027. Learn how the €600M solar, wind & battery project impacts jobs and Portugal's green energy goals.
Environment · National NewsCastelo Branco processed 1,000+ animals in 2025 with 23% more adoptions. Discover pet adoption opportunities and stray animal policies in Portugal.
Tourism · EnvironmentTotal solar eclipse hits northeast Portugal on August 12, 2026. Learn safe viewing tips, best locations, and what to expect across the country.
Environment · National NewsPortugal downgrades Tagus flood alert to blue. Recovery underway with €2.5B relief package for affected residents and businesses in Santarém region.
Environment · National NewsCosta da Caparica landslides: 500 Almada residents displaced, no return date yet. Soil still moving despite clear skies. Emergency aid and temporary housing available.
Environment · National NewsJanuary storms breach Mondego & Lis river dikes. Nearly €1B in agricultural damage across Coimbra & Leiria. Temporary fixes done, but permanent solutions years away.