Press Release re Transport Issues 09/10/2025
October 9th, 2025
The ESG has held meetings with the Department of Transport during 2025 and wishes to highlight initiatives now in place that address some areas of concern. For example, it welcomes the fact that our local bus fleet is now running on HVO fuel which reduces harmful emissions substantially, by up to 90%. (1) “We hope […]
CLEAN UP THE WORLD 2025 – 21st Gibraltar Annual Participation – 19.09.25
September 19th, 2025
Gibraltar will once again support the annual and global Clean up the World on Saturday 20th September, with over 20 teams taking part and several others providing essential support. This will be our 21st year. We have a great turn-out from schools, clubs, and other educational establishments, as well as support from specialist teams, depts, […]
ESG REPORTS OF MARINE AND AIR POLLUTION FROM PETROL STNS AT WATERPORT WHARF 16th September 2025
September 16th, 2025
’The ESG has been contacted in recent days by an affected resident in the area of Mons Calpe Mews with concerns over regular fuel spills and air pollution emanating from petrol stations based at Waterport Wharf. These busy stations service local and foreign boats and turn over a thriving trade. From what the ESG has […]
Heavy Flaring once again at CEPSA in San Roque 7th and 8th August 2025
August 8th, 2025
‘Recent heavy flaring has once again been seen from the CEPSA Oil Refinery in San Roque, prompting concerns from residents on both sides of the border. The ESG highlights the need for there to be a strong environmental component in the Schengen agreement to address this and other regional environmental issues.’
Joint Statement by the ESG and GONHS Regarding Recent Comments on Bluefin Tuna 30th July 2025
July 30th, 2025
The ESG and GONHS have read recent comments regarding Bluefin Tuna (BFT) fishing, attributed to local anglers, with disbelief. We believe these comments cannot go unanswered. The claim that Bluefin Tuna numbers are ‘out of control’ is frankly astonishing. Humans have driven many species to extinction over the centuries, including due to overexploitation. The Atlantic Bluefin Tuna […]
