Tracking environment for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Environment · TransportationPortugal’s wild boar population has surged to 400,000, causing €8 million in crop losses, 80 % of wildlife road collisions and triggering an ambitious 20 % cull plan.
Transportation · EnvironmentHeavy snow puts six northern and central districts on orange alert and four on yellow. Expect icy roads, rail disruption, and closures across Portugal—check IPMA updates.
Transportation · EnvironmentConheça primeiro Metrobus a hidrogénio do Porto: percurso Casa da Música-Foz em 4 min, viagens grátis durante março e emissões zero na Avenida da Boavista.
Environment · TransportationGiant 10-metre Atlantic waves trigger orange alerts along Portugal’s north coast, closing ports and halting ferries—check safety updates before heading to the coast.
Transportation · EnvironmentDiscover how Portugal’s €158M rail overhaul kicks off as the first of 200 new trains arrives, offering extra seats, comfort & greener journeys.
Economy · EnvironmentPortugal’s Greenvolt sells a 253-MW Romanian wind farm for €472M, unlocking funds to accelerate solar and battery projects across Iberia—here’s why it matters.
Economy · EnvironmentEU primary energy use fell to 1,202 Mtoe in 2024, easing wholesale prices and cutting electricity bills in Portugal while spurring fresh renewables investment—learn what’s next.
Environment · TransportationCivil protection teams in Madeira handled 353 emergency calls during Storm Emília with no serious injuries. See incident breakdown, safety advice and travel alerts for residents.
Transportation · Environment10-metre Atlantic swells put six Portuguese coastal districts on orange alert, closing ports and cancelling ferries. See affected areas and safety advice.