Pollution
Turkish scientists prepare for Antarctica expedition
Turkish scientists have announced that they are in the final stages of preparations for the eighth National Antarctic Science Expedition, during which they will study the potential risks of climate change and microplastic pollution.
Battle looms over renewed plastic treaty negotiations
Representatives from 175 nations meet in Nairobi from Nov. 13 to negotiate for the first time what concrete measures should be included in a binding global treaty to end plastic pollution.
New Study Reveals Alarming Link Between Air Pollution and Parkinson's Disease Risk
A groundbreaking study has uncovered a significant connection between air pollution and the risk of developing Parkinson's disease.
Greek islands have less air pollution than mainland
Making Greek islands green and equitable
The Greek islands, with all their natural and architectural beauty and diversity, are a national treasure. We have the choice of preserving them and using this resource wisely for all or squandering it for a minority to make a quick profit. The popular "towel movement" brought to focus some of these issues demonstrating that the use of this resource is neither equitable nor sustainable.
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A massive wildfire in northeastern Greece is gradually abating. Over 700 firefighters were deployed
A massive wildfire that decimated vast tracts of forest in northeastern Greece over 17 days was gradually abating on Monday, although hundreds of firefighters were still tackling pockets that continued to burn, the fire department said.
Minister urges regional authorities to prioritize anti-erosion and anti-flood measures in wake of fires
Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Minister Vassilis Kikilias is asking regional authorities to make anti-erosion and anti-flood works a top priority following this year's damaging wildfires.
Greece has most burnt areas in Europe
Burnt areas in Greece increased by 270% from the beginning of 2023 until Wednesday, according to the National Observatory of Athens.
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PM: Greece to launch drones, temperature sensors to better fight wildfires
Greece's prime minister said on Thursday it would launch drones and install forest temperature sensors to improve preventive firefighting after criticism from climate activists over a devastating wildfire burning for almost two weeks.
Mitsotakis: Higher fines, prison sentences for arsonists
Fines will be increased and convicted arsonists will have to serve their sentence in jail even in cases of negligence, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Thursday, during a parliamentary debate on the handling of the massive wildfires that have destroyed swathes of forest land in Greece over the past two months.