Second application creeps closer to Mgarr temples
With reference to MEPA explanation (Mepa explains permit for house near temples – The Times, 13 July), following FAA queries on developments inside and outside the building zone close to Ta Hagrat temples, Flimkien ghal Ambjent is far from...
Previous refusals on Ramla site: MEPA board should resign
Going on a lead which identified a 1995 MEPA refusal for permission to develop a single villa on the Ulysses Lodge site FAA has uncovered an even earlier, 1993 refusal on the Ramla hillside. This highlights a departure from policy in an evident U-...
Ta’ Ħaġrat
Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar is extremely concerned about the fate of Ta’ Ħaġrat Temples Mġarr Malta. PA 1272/00 was submitted seven years ago for the demolition of an existing garage and construction of a terraced house with an underlying...
FAA’s Stand on the approval of Ramla l-Hamra permit
This threat of a boycott against Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar (FAA) does not surprise us and nor will it silence us. Besides being illegal, undemocratic and therefore very unwise to implement, this threat is simply in line with MEPA’s present...
Foresta 2000
Il-grupp Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar jikkundanna ‘l- vandalizmu fuq il-projett Foresta 2000. Dan il-projett huwa tal-Maltin kollha u ammonti sostanzjali tal-flus inġabru minn tfal ta’ l-iskola u voluntiera kif ukoll kumpaniji kbar. Dan...
Park approved on former Golf Course Site
Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar (FAA) expresses its great satisfaction that the land at Xaghra l-Hamra which had been earmarked for a golf course, has been handed over to Din l-Art Helwa and NatureTrust for development into a nature and heritage park....
Draft Construction Site Environment Regulations
Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar (www.ambjentahjar.org) is pleased to note that the Ministry for the Environment and Rural Affairs has finally issued the draft construction site environment regulations for public consultation. These measures should be...
Further Violations of the EU’s Environment Regulations
When environment groups were summoned to the Ministry last month for their comments on amendments to Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) regulations they were shocked by the proposals put forward. The new regulations suggested changes to the...
EU Environment Infrintements Unit Meets NGOs
At the invitation of the EU Environment Commission, the environment NGOs Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar, Friends of the Earth and Ramblers' Association of Malta have held a long and positive meeting with the EU Environment Infringements Unit,...
Wanton destruction of Aleppo Pine trees
In her letter of the 1 st November (Uprooting of Trees), Ms Sylvana Debono, MEPA Spokesperson, agreed that Aleppo Pines are protected but still insists that “Flimkien ghal Ambjent ahjar” (FAA) was incorrect in implying that the uprooting of...