Beyond emergency mode on wildfires
With Portugal on alert amid extreme heat and dozens of fires, Greenpeace urges year-round prevention rather than reactive firefighting.
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Pulse
5 July 2026
Happy Sunday! Today's Pulse brings community efforts against wildfires, clever ideas for clean energy, and gentle reminders of what makes sustainable Portugal thrive.
Neighbours replanting after the fires
Communities hit by recent wildfires are joining forces to reforest burnt land and build resilience against future blazes.
Girabolhos dam moves forward
The Government will launch the tender for the Girabolhos dam this month, presented as key to preventing floods in the Serra da Estrela region.
Solar panels on the railway
A pilot project laid removable solar panels between railway tracks over 100 metres, generating clean power while still allowing maintenance.
Renewable acceleration zones in Leiria
A national plan under public consultation could dedicate over 28,000 hectares in the Leiria district to solar and wind parks.
From Fatima to sustainable fuel research
Chemical engineer Telma Moreira, from Fatima, joins a German project turning synthetic methanol into more sustainable petrol.
A refreshed school in Castanheira de Pera
Castanheira de Pera has signed off works to renovate and expand its primary school and kindergarten, largely funded by Portugal 2030.
Backing the kiwi sector
The Government reaffirmed support for Portugal's kiwi growers, with measures on pests, innovation, water resources and new export markets.
DIBEST wraps up digital push
The European DIBEST project ended in the Algarve after three years, having trained 15 microbusinesses in tourism and the blue economy to boost digital skills.
The Algarve beyond the beach
A British travel outlet highlights six ways to discover the Algarve differently, from surf and trails to wine tourism and the Ria Formosa.
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