Polluters pardoned once again as no fines issued for Qui-Si-Sana contamination
After authorities traced the source of the Qui-Si-Sana sewage leak to a nearby establishment, no government entity took action against the polluter
NGOs demand urgent planning reform as developers exploit appeals loophole
Planning Authority accused of ignoring court rulings and sanctioning illegal buildings, as promised reforms remain stalled
Sloping Għallis structure increases landfill capacity by 330,000 cubic metres

Retaining wall structure constructed out of 315,000 tonnes of waste, the equivalent of the amount of waste generated in one year

Retaining wall structure constructed out of 315,000 tonnes...

Climate crisis: Malta’s 19% carbon reduction target ambitious enough – minister

Malta obtained a 19% reduction target in carbon emissions for 2030, down from a higher 36% request after talks with the European Commission over original...

Malta obtained a 19% reduction target in carbon...

Malta to get its first carbon-neutral park at Rinella Garden

The park will be self-sufficient and emission-free, and set to be completed in...

The park will be self-sufficient and emission-free, and set...

Climate crisis: Mediterranean tourism suffers as intense wildfires spread

“What is happening around us is a wake up call for all of us”: Med Tourism Foundation calls for environment to be placed at top of global agenda

“What is happening around us is a wake up call for...

‘Heat dome’ will bake Mediterranean in near-46°C heatwave

‘Like a lid on a pot’: heat dome will trap dry air from African...

‘Like a lid on a pot’: heat dome will trap dry...

Marine conservation plan foresees 50-hectare fish revival area

Zone where fishing is restricted set to stretch over area greater than 70 to 80...

Zone where fishing is restricted set to stretch over area...

Revamp transport sector, NGOs say in submissions on low carbon strategy

Friends of the Earth Malta, Birdlife Malta and Moviment Graffitti submit recommendations for Malta’s Low Carbon Development Strategy

Friends of the Earth Malta, Birdlife Malta and Moviment...

Sweltering Maltese heatwave could last one week at 37°C

Final days of July and early August could bring the most intense heatwave of...

Final days of July and early August could bring the most...

Ġnejna piers could intensify boat activity in Natura 2000 bay

Transport Malta wants to reconstruct 18 dilapidated concrete piers at...

Transport Malta wants to reconstruct 18 dilapidated...

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...