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Illegal Xewkija scrapyard with €50,000 in fines cleared by Planning Authority

Illegal scrapyard on agricultural land spanned over 25,000 square metres

Tal-Wej gets green light as special area of conservation after tribunal decision

Covering an area of 203,484 square metres within the limits of Mosta and Naxxar, Tal-Wej was designated a Natura 2000 protected site by the ERA in...

NGOs lose 14-year battle over 2006 building zones extension

Court rejects NGOs’ and landowners’ challenge against 2006...

Court rejects NGOs’ and...

[WATCH] Bengħajsa family park works to be completed by 2023

The regeneration of a large tract of land in Bengħajsa to be used as a family...

The regeneration of a large tract of land in Bengħajsa to...

[WATCH] Environment watchdog investigating Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq spillage

Footage shows a brown sludge running down the rocks and into the sea near the Splash and Fun Water Park

Footage shows a brown sludge running down the rocks and...

Malta could be on its way to its longest-lasting heatwave

With record-breaking June temperatures over 41 degrees Celcius, cooler...

With record-breaking June temperatures over 41 degrees...

ERA urges responsibility after fireworks display causes major Gozo forest fire

The environment watchdog says that the site sustained considerable damage as a result of the fire

The environment watchdog says that the site sustained...

Malta plans carbon-neutral future in 30-year plan that will reshape economy

Electric cars are lead change in plan to reduce greenhouse emissions by 19% by 2030

Electric cars are lead change in plan to reduce greenhouse...

Gozitan MPs opposed to development at Ħondoq

We asked all six Gozitans MPs – three of them Labour ministers...

We asked all six Gozitans MPs – three of them...

MPs to debate reform bill to make Environment and Resources Authority accountable

Discussion on private bill making ERA meetings public and strengthening the voice of NGOs will start tonight

Discussion on private bill making ERA meetings public and...

Planning Authority received 9 reports on illegalities each day in 2020

Illegalities were confirmed in 55% of cases, with owners in 818 incidents then presenting a planning application to have their illegality 'regularised'

Illegalities were confirmed in 55% of cases, with owners in...

Oil tank cleaning facility relocation to Marsa causing concern amongst residents - Moviment Graffitti

"Marsa, due to its topography and socio-economic activity, is not a suitable place for oil cleaning activity since fumes generated from oil cleaning will...

"Marsa, due to its topography and socio-economic...

Did COVID-19 pandemic change waste habits in Maltese towns?

Sharp increase in separated organic waste in St Julian’s and Swieqi, but...

Sharp increase in separated organic waste in St...

Malta’s planning mayhem: What can be done?

After George Vella’s social media foray on the uglification of Żejtun,...

After George Vella’s social media foray on the...

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Sant backs PN Bill to promote transparency in Environment and Resources Authority

Labour MEP says private member’s Bill “makes sense and should be given serious consideration”

Labour MEP says private member’s...

Waste storage plant proposed in Wied Għomor valley

A new planning application has been presented proposing a phased restoration of...

A new planning application has been presented proposing a...

Environmental NGOs support Nationalist Bill on ERA reform

Environmental NGOs want to be granted an automatic judicial interest in appeals...

Environmental NGOs want to be granted an automatic judicial...

ERA issued permits for uprooting together with compensation obligations for over 12,000 new trees

ERA issued permits for uprooting together with compensation...

Cruise liner emissions in Cottonera: ‘Our washing discoloured by polluted air’

Cottonera residents group Tuna Artna Lura says increased traffic of large vessels in Palumbo shipyard creating dangerous emissions and making air quality...

Cottonera residents group Tuna Artna Lura says increased...

[WATCH] Climate emergency requires shift to sustainable lifestyles, says minister

Environment Minister Aaron Farrugia launches first-ever national campaign on climate change, ‘collective action needed to combat climate...

Environment Minister Aaron Farrugia launches...