Casablanca: the felling of trees shocks
16 March 2024
In Casablanca, the actors engaged in environmental protection are outraged by the felling of jacaranda trees on Boulevard Anfa. They denounce an "environmental crime".
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Coastal Erosion Threatens Luxury Villas on Morocco’s Monica Beach
14 March 2024
In Mohammedia, the Monica beach is facing a critical environmental situation. At the origin of this situation, the coastal erosion and the appearance of rocks near luxury (…)
Wild Boar Attacks Surge in Morocco, Residents Demand Action
15 January 2024
Wild boars are increasingly invading Mzouda, in the province of Chichaoua. Powerless, the inhabitants call on the authorities for help.
Morocco Joins International Tsunami Drill as Part of Coastal Preparedness Efforts
14 October 2023
The international tsunami response exercise NEAMWave 23 sees the participation of Morocco and other countries around the North-East Atlantic, the Mediterranean and connected (…)
Landfill Closures in Spain and Morocco Threaten European Stork Migration
27 July 2023
The first findings of a project highlighted by Zwin scientists suggest that the planned closure of landfills in Spain and Morocco could harm the storks of Knokke-Heist (…)
Casablanca Plans $40 Million Oceanarium to Boost Tourism and Marine Education
7 March 2023
The Casablanca council is working on the creation of an aquarium bringing together various marine species and creatures capable of welcoming around 500,000 visitors per year (…)
Tangier Plans 200-Hectare Zoo to Boost Tourism and Economy
14 February 2023
Tangier is working on the realization of its zoo project, which should contribute to the revitalization of economic activity, the tourism sector and other activities in the region.
Moroccan Observatory Captures Record-Breaking Gamma-Ray Burst 2.4 Billion Light-Years Away
17 October 2022
Like several astronauts around the world, the Oukaimeden Observatory, which is part of Cadi Ayyad University in Marrakech, was also able to observe the brightest "gamma" light (…)
WHO Report: 90% of Moroccans Breathe Polluted Air, Causing 10,000 Annual Deaths
12 September 2022
Air pollution kills in Morocco. According to the WHO, it is responsible for 47% of deaths caused by respiratory diseases such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Wildfire Ravages 30 Hectares in Morocco’s M’diq Forest, Firefighters Battle Blaze
16 August 2022
More than 30 hectares of vegetation have gone up in smoke since the start of the fire ravaging the Koudyat Al Tayfour forest in the M’diq region. Efforts continue to control (…)