Tracking environment for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Environment · National NewsEmergency response to Storm Therese concludes across Madeira after 224 incidents over 7 days. All 4 residents rehoused as cleanup continues island-wide.
Environment · National NewsPortugal's new biomass payment system links plant earnings to wildfire prevention. Energy costs may rise, but fire-prone regions could benefit from reduced fuel loads.
Environment · National NewsStorm Therese closes 100+ schools across Madeira and Azores. Flight cancellations, trail closures, structural damage. Latest updates for island residents.
Environment · PoliticsRussian tanker carrying 60,000 tonnes LNG drifts near Libya after explosions. Nine EU nations warn of environmental catastrophe threatening Mediterranean ecosystems and fisheries.
Environment · National NewsPortugal tightens tree-felling rules January 2026. New ownership verification, harmonized penalties, and protected zone restrictions explained for residents and landowners.
Environment · PoliticsPortugal's PPR plan targets 100K residents in flood zones with building bans, water basins, and tech alerts after €6B in 2026 flood damage and 18 deaths.
Environment · National NewsDiscover Portugal's strict agricultural burning laws, fines up to €25,000, and what property owners must know to avoid criminal charges.
Environment · National NewsExpert panel investigates 2026 dike rupture to recommend cost-sharing model. Municipalities and residents could see changes to flood defense funding.
Environment · National NewsEmergency dam releases during Storm Therese reignite debate on flood management in Portugal. Learn what this means for residents in Alcácer do Sal and beyond.