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Climate Change

Extreme heat linked to over 1,300 deaths in Portugal in 20 days

The months of July and August 2025 in Portugal were marked by several warnings of high temperatures that coincided with a significant increase in...

Michael Simire - August 22, 2025

Disaster Risk Management

Forest fires raging across Portugal

Eleven larger forest fires were raging in various areas of Portugal on Thursday, July 14, 2022, the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority (ANEPC)...

Michael Simire - July 14, 2022

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German minister hands over EU Council Presidency to Portugal

German Environment Minister Svenja Schulze and the Portuguese Environment Minister João Pedro Matos Fernandes voted in Berlin, Germany on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 on...

Michael Simire - December 15, 2020

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Climate case against 33 countries clears major hurdle at European court

The European Court of Human Rights announced on Monday, November 30, 2020 its decision to green-light a first-of-its-kind climate case against 33 countries. Its...

Michael Simire - November 30, 2020

Climate Change

Six Portuguese youths sue 33 countries over climate crisis

Four children and two young adults from Portugal have filed what looks like an unprecedented climate change case with the European Court of Human...

Michael Simire - September 3, 2020

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HealthMarch 6, 2026

Regional workshop highlights Uruguay’s experience in phasing out dental amalgam

Uruguay shared its experience in phasing out dental amalgam with other Latin American countries in a regional workshop under...

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GenderMarch 6, 2026

The hidden ROI of giving women power in agriculture

“Women hold the future of agriculture.” Depending on where this is said, it can attract applause or scepticism. Beyond rhetoric,...

Oil & GasMarch 6, 2026

Gas supply constraints continue to lower electricity generation – NISO

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) says the continued decline in electricity generation on the national grid is due...

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HealthMarch 6, 2026

Regional workshop highlights Uruguay’s experience in phasing out dental amalgam

Uruguay shared its experience in phasing out dental amalgam...

GenderMarch 6, 2026

The hidden ROI of giving women power in agriculture

“Women hold the future of agriculture.” Depending on where this...