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13 Environment stories · Updated continuously · MauritiusNews.com
Mauritius Vehicle Fleet Surpasses 756,000 Units — And the Roads Are Feeling It
Mauritius has reached a significant automotive milestone, with the national vehicle fleet now exceeding 756,000 registered units, according …
Earthquake Strikes China: Two Dead, Thousands Forced to Evacuate
A significant earthquake has struck China, claiming the lives of at least two people and triggering the large-scale evacuation of thousands …
Sunny Monday for Mauritius, But Showers and Rough Seas Expected by Nightfall
Mauritians can enjoy a bright and largely sunny Monday, but conditions are set to shift as the evening approaches, according to the latest m…
Strong Winds and Rough Seas: Mauritius Authorities Warn Against Marine Outings in West and South
Mauritius is experiencing a spell of unsettled weather, with meteorological conditions deteriorating enough to prompt official warnings agai…
From Reckless Consumption to Conscious Living: Why Mauritius Must Lead the Green Revolution
For centuries, humanity lived in relative harmony with the natural world — not out of virtue, but out of necessity. The industrial age chang…
Stray Dog Crisis: International Animal Welfare Coalition Calls on Mauritius to Accept Expert Help
The International Animal Welfare and Protection Coalition (IAWPC) has once again extended an olive branch to the Mauritian government, urgin…
Dimanche pluvieux à Maurice : averses, brouillard et mer agitée attendus ce 17 mai
Les Mauriciens devront composer avec un dimanche 17 mai sous le signe de la grisaille et des averses. Selon la station météorologique de Vac…
Port Louis Oil Spill: 1,300kg of Contaminated Waste Recovered After Engen Pipeline Leak
Cleanup efforts following a major oil spill in Port Louis have recovered approximately 1,300 kilograms of contaminated waste, authorities co…
Tamarin Beach Crisis: Why Coastal Erosion Cannot Be Fixed With a Quick Patch-Up
Tamarin, one of Mauritius's most celebrated surfing and coastal destinations, is at the centre of a growing environmental controversy as con…
Science to the Rescue: How Mauritius Is Rebuilding Its Eroding Beaches
Mauritius is not leaving its beaches to chance. As coastal erosion continues to threaten the island's iconic shorelines — and with them, a t…
Tamarin's Hidden Crisis: The Real Drama Unfolding Beneath the Waves
Tamarin Bay, long celebrated as one of Mauritius's most iconic coastal destinations and a sanctuary for surfers drawn to its legendary left-…
Percy Yip Tong: 'I Have Watched This Beach Transform Over Fifty Years'
For half a century, Percy Yip Tong has been a witness to one of Mauritius's most intimate environmental stories — the slow, relentless trans…
Energy Poverty in Mauritius: When Keeping the Lights On Becomes a Luxury
For many Mauritian families, electricity is no longer a given. As energy bills continue to climb, a growing number of low-income households …