The touristification of the Padules Canals in Almería has increased the accumulation of waste and endangered its conservation, generating tensions between the City Council and the Junta de Andalucía regarding the management and protection of the natural area. #TurismoSostenible #ProtecciónAmbiental #ResiduosUrbanos (translated)
India has launched new annual measures to combat air pollution in New Delhi, where pollutant particle levels are almost 15 times above the permitted limit, with actions that include a ban on waste burning and traffic restrictions. #Poluição #QualidadedoAr #Índia (translated)
More than 300 tons of waste have been removed from the migrant camps in Ceuta, where around 500 people have been evicted by the National Police. #Ceuta #Migrantes #Resíduos (translated)
The Sol Metro station has completed its cleaning operations and will remain closed until public health and safety are assured, following the accumulation of waste from an illegal encampment in the area. #Metro #SaludPublica #ComunidadDeMadrid (translated)
The author noted that nuclear energy began to be exploited before how to manage reactor waste was resolved. He added that digital technology and artificial intelligence had been developed without clarifying their effects on scarce resources or who bore their consequences. (translated)
During Operation Blue Planet II, the PSP identified more than 380 infractions, including 74 related to environmental protection, focusing on waste management oversight and road safety. #Ambiental #Preservação #Fiscalização (translated)
The president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, has announced the temporary closure of the Sol Metro station to carry out urgent cleaning work due to unsanitary conditions caused by the accumulation of urine and waste following almost 20 days of camping in the area. #CierreEstaciónSol #InsalubridadMadrid #AcampadaPuertaDelSol (translated)
Madrid Metro announced that the Sol station was closed to clean the ventilation shafts due to the accumulation of waste that, it noted, had been caused by the camping outside. #Madrid #TransportePúblico #Limpieza (translated)
The president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, has closed the Sol station due to the unsanitary conditions caused by the accumulation of urine and organic waste, demanding the immediate eviction of the campers to allow for the cleaning and disinfection of the area. #CrisisDeLaVivienda #AcampadaSol #SaludPublica (translated)
The Madrid City Council has initially approved the new Waste Management Fee for 2027, which will include the quality of waste separation by neighborhoods in its calculation, keeping the average bill at 143 euros. #TasaDeBasuras #Reciclaje #Madrid (translated)
The environmental association Zero announced that the CCDR-LVT confirmed illegalities at the Amarsul landfill, while the company denies knowing any conclusions on the matter. #Resíduos #MeioAmbiente #Amarsul (translated)
It is very important that the ditches are cleared of organic matter and other debris carried by water to prevent our water sources from being contaminated or, at least, to minimize the effect of water as much as possible," said Arturo Varas. #IncendiosForestales #ContaminaciónHídrica #ElTiemblo (translated)
The mayor of El Tiemblo, Ávila, Arturo Varas, requests the cleaning of ashes and waste to prevent water pollution after the large fire this summer and ahead of the upcoming rains. #IncendiosForestales #ContaminaciónHídrica #ElTiemblo (translated)
A study revealed that one in six consumers of fast-moving consumer technology in Portugal disposed of electrical waste in regular trash, prompting the Electrão Association to raise awareness about the importance of proper recycling of these devices. #Reciclagem #ResíduosElétricos #Sustentabilidade (translated)
Portugal produced more waste in 2025, totaling 5.667 million tons of urban waste, and failed to meet the recycling target, achieving only 39% compared to the required 55%. #Ambiente #Reciclagem #ResíduosUrbanos (translated)
DG Medios announced that the BTS World Tour "ARIRANG" would start the next day in Santiago and that its dates would be October 14, 16, and 17. They recommended that attendees check the weather, stay hydrated, bring only what is necessary, and have their ticket available on Quentro. They also requested to respect the official schedules, not to camp near the National Stadium, and to follow the instructions of the staff during the concerts. The organization advised to stay in the assigned sector, keep the aisles clear, avoid running, pushing, or throwing objects, and use the designated points for waste. Additionally, they asked to respect the neighbors and not block access to homes or parking areas. They indicated that the official guide and updated information were available on their website and official channels. #BTS #ArirangTour #Santiago2023 (translated)
Despite a recent ruling by the Supreme Court that declared the dumping of mining waste in the Førde fjord illegal, the Norwegian government has granted a new temporary permit to a mining company to continue contaminating the area, which has sparked protests among residents and activists fighting for environmental preservation. #FiordosNoruegos #Contaminación #JusticiaAmbiental (translated)
"The SDDR system in Spain will be the most complex in the entire EU," says Antonio Romero, Secretary General of the SDDR Association for Spain, one of the entities proposed to operate it and which includes the main employers' associations of the distribution and beverage industry (Aecoc, Asedas, Fiab, and Anged, among others). #SDDR #Reciclaje #Residuos (translated)
Despite the fact that the law establishes that Spain should implement a Deposit, Return, and Recycling (SDDR) system for the collection of bottles and cans, the lack of infrastructure, operators, and a defined model has delayed its implementation, making the system not yet ready by the set deadline. #SDDR #Reciclaje #Residuos (translated)
The Metropolitan Area of Barcelona (AMB) proposes a transformation in waste management for 2035, prioritizing prevention and reuse, focusing on organic matter and seeking to recover materials that are currently lost, through new infrastructures and a paradigm shift from managing waste to managing resources. #GestiónDeResiduos #Reciclaje #Sostenibilidad (translated)
