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 […]
Chronicle piece on Tuna Sport Fishing 29th July 2025
July 29th, 2025
Local News Environmental groups call for stronger tuna regulations as anglers seek commercial quota By Gabriella PeraltaShare 29th July 2025 With the Atlantic Bluefin tuna season set to reopen next week, local environmental groups have raised concern over regulations and conservation, while anglers have highlighted the need for a commercial quota. The first part of […]
Smoking vessel off Algeciras
June 25th, 2025
25th June 2025 “Reports and videos of the vessel ‘Ceutamar Cinco’ on fire as it was supplying goods to a container ship, just off Algeciras, has reached the ESG. It is quite alarming to see such large black plumes of smoke emanate from a busy shipping area. While hoping crew are safe and situation under […]
ESG urges review of all Chemical Handlers in Gibraltar 19th May 2025
May 19th, 2025
The ESG welcomes the information supplied by Government regarding the ‘chemical incident’ at New Harbours last week. Sufficiently serious to cordon off an area the group is relieved no injuries have been reported and commends the agencies involved as first responders dealing with an unexpected and alarming situation. It notes that the chemicals involved have […]
