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Environment
WWF Warns of Worsening 'Superfires' across Europe
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) warned of the risks from new faster-spreading 'superfires' during heatwaves and drought periods affecting Europe as a symptom of climate change, according to Reuters.
Although the Mediterranean is the area most affected by wildfires, northern...
Environment
Outcry Over Bill Seen as Restricting Public Use of Greek Beaches
The new proposed legislation on shoreline use brought up for debate in the Greek Parliament has triggered strong reactions from environmental groups and opposition parties. Environmentalists are concerned that it may open the way for the legalization of illegal...
Energy
Environmental Organization Warns of Risks in Greek Plans to Drill Off Crete
The Greek office of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF Hellas) issued a statement on Wednesday warning of ''huge environmental and economic risks to the detriment of Crete and the rest of Greece.''
The remarks came as Greek authorities are proceeding...
Environment
WWF Starts Campaign Against Gas & Oil Exploration in Greece
WWF Hellas is starting a major campaign against oil and gas exploration projects in Greece, aiming, to mobilize citizens to defend the seas and forests, local communities and fair and sustainable development.
The first step for WWF Hellas is to...
Environment
Plastics Pollution Choking Greek Mediterranean: Report
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By Heini-Sofia Alavuo
As Greeks try to cut the amount of plastic clogging up their seas and environment, a new report released on Friday -- World Oceans Day -- claims the Mediterranean has the highest levels of plastics pollution in the world.
The research...
Environment
WWF Slams Greece for Violating EU Environmental Laws
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is criticizing Greece for repeatedly violating European Union environmental laws, having the second-worst compliance record among EU member states.
According to the 13th Annual Report "Law and Environment in Greece: 2017 Report on the Implementation of...
Environment
Eco Groups Warn Greece is Not Prepared to Respond to Marine Disasters
Environmental groups warn that Greece is unprepared to deal with marine disasters, in the aftermath of the destructive oil spill in Salamis that soon spread across the Saronic Gulf, reaching Athens' coastal front.
According to a Kathimerini newspaper report, the World...
Environment
Environment Ministry Tables Bill Ratifying Protection of Prespa Park
Environment and Energy Minister Sokratis Famellos has tabled a bill in parliament that would ratify the International Agreement on the Protection and Sustainable Development of Prespa Park in northern Greece.
The bill would continue to protect the park as a natural...
Greece
Online Game on Greek Nature by WWF
A unique online quiz game on Greek nature is now available on the internet. The game "Around the World in 80 questions," was created by the environmental organization WWF, and constitutes a fun way to explore Greece through unexpected...
Environment
WWF Slams Greek Defense Minister Over Dead Shark Photo
Greek Defense Minister Panos Kammenos is under attack by the Greek branch of WWF after posting a photo with a dead shark on social media. Kammenos was on a fishing trip with friends over the weekend, however when the...