New road to Smart City ‘a stupid proposal’ say Friends of the Earth
Proposed road will take up massive 80,000sq.m area of land from Notre Dame Gate in Zabbar, along the Cottonera Lines, passing by the Capuchin Convent in Kalkara, on to Smart...
Carbon-neutrality targets placing stress on Maltese businesses, says lobby
Malta Business Bureau says 2040 target for 90% reduction in emissions placing excessive reporting requirements on small businesses
Interesting, controversial and vague: how Malta plans to go green

From switched-off buildings to crowdfunded open spaces: James...

From switched-off buildings to crowdfunded open...

Clean air, quality neighbourhoods, flourishing seas amongst environmental goals for next 30 years

A public consultation on the National Strategy for the Environment until 2050 has been launched

A public consultation on the National Strategy for the...

‘Shameful’ Comino decision for Hili Group’s village, restaurant and retail outlet

Five NGOs to appeal ERA approval of extensive Comino Hotel village, restaurant and retail outlet

Five NGOs to appeal ERA approval of extensive Comino Hotel...

Over 200 daily tonnes of animal manure need collecting

Malta’s dairy and livestock farms are generating up to 200 metric tonnes...

Malta’s dairy and livestock farms are generating up...

People walking, cycling and taking public transport can come first | Suzanne Maas

Transport Minister Aaron Farrugia was quoted saying that 'efficiency for cars comes first' and that “there was nothing more they could do to...

Transport Minister Aaron Farrugia was quoted saying that...

In Europe, Maltese most likely to rate their rural landscapes negatively

Percentage of Maltese who rate rural landscape negatively is highest in the European Union

Percentage of Maltese who rate rural landscape negatively...

Olive farmer’s 50 years of work perish in flames in Swieqi grassfire

Joe Caruana lost around 250 olive trees in the 30 May grassfire in the Swieqi valley, costing him some €95,000

Joe Caruana lost around 250 olive trees in the 30 May...

Waste collection cooperative files injunction against Environment Ministry, claiming attempt to unilaterally change the basis for their payment

It seeks to halt six tenders for household waste collection using low emission vehicles and the issuing of recycling certificates

It seeks to halt six tenders for household waste...

Pilfering of discarded refrigerator parts making it more expensive for recycling

Waste collection cooperatives say over half the fridges collected from Wasteserv facilities are missing many valuable parts, making it more expensive to...

Waste collection cooperatives say over half the...

What does Malta’s climate have in store for us?

The future of Malta’s climate could pose risks to our grape, olive, and...

The future of Malta’s climate could pose risks to our...

EU funding for Malta gas pipeline challenged by climate NGOs

Environment NGOs will take legal action against European Commission to finance...

Environment NGOs will take legal action against European...

Land reclamation: decision imminent after conclusion of studies

  In major test for new government’s environmental credentials,...

  In major test for new government’s...

Farmers debate food security at first-ever AgriFair

Malta Youth in Agriculture and Għaqda Bdiewa Attivi will be hosting the first...

Malta Youth in Agriculture and Għaqda Bdiewa Attivi will...

Malta’s first-ever AgriFair is showcasing all things local

Mark you calendars: Malta AgriFair 2022 will be shining a well-deserved...

Mark you calendars: Malta AgriFair 2022 will be...

[WATCH] Good laws but only on paper: Malta takes no action on unauthorised pesticides

No investigation being held on root cause of maximum pesticide residue levels in treated crops (MRL) of 15%, much higher than EU average of 2.7%

No investigation being held on root cause of maximum...

Ten Maltese farmers: their passion for agriculture given life by Zammit Lupi photo exhibition

Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) collaborate with Darrin Zammit Lupi to present a photo exhibition showcasing the Malta’s smallholder farming community,...

Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) collaborate with Darrin...

Hardstone quarry proposed at Bengħajsa

A new quarry is being proposed over a 6,200sq.m plot of agricultural land at Bengħajsa, in Birżebbuġa

A new quarry is being proposed over a 6,200sq.m plot of...

Organic waste from bars and restaurants to be collected at 1am

Catering establishments will have to separate their organic waste with a new...

Catering establishments will have to separate their organic...