Tracking environment for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Environment · TransportationPortugal enjoys sunshine this weekend with highs of 18 °C, but locals should keep umbrellas ready: Atlantic fronts return Monday, bringing rain and lower temps.
Environment · EconomyFrom 11 Dec, Portugal reopens a €60.8 M energy-subsidy fund, giving households up to €1,683 to replace gas appliances with efficient electric models. Apply early.
Economy · EnvironmentPortugal’s electricity use hit record highs in 2025, driving up household bills. Learn how new E-LAR grants, tariffs and efficiency tips can help families save.
Environment · TourismFive Alentejo councils in Portugal battle EDP’s 70 MW floating solar project at Alqueva, warning of tourism and landscape damage. Learn what’s at stake.
Environment · TransportationPortugal weekend forecast: Saturday showers, yellow sea warnings and a brief cold snap before sunnier spells on Sunday. Plan your December bank-holiday travel accordingly.
Transportation · EnvironmentDiscover how Lisbon’s 2026 budget injects €12M into electric garbage trucks, LED streetlights and 300 permanent jobs, promising cleaner air and quieter streets.
Environment · PoliticsAs southern Thai confronts some of the most destructive floods seen in over a decade, Portugal, as an EU member, has joined the international chorus expressing solidarity with the Thai people and signalling readiness to support relief efforts.
Environment · EconomyFrom April 2026, Portugal’s new €0.10 bottle deposit pays out at 2,500+ kiosks nationwide, boosting recycling and putting cash back in your pocket—see how it works.
EnvironmentPortugal’s greenhouse-gas emissions are down 23% since 2015, yet only 42% of councils are on a 1.5°C track. See the new map to check your council’s progress.