<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" version="2.0"><channel><title>12Punto - Environment</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/environment</link><description>12Punto News and Content Platform</description><language>tr</language><category>News</category><lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:16:45 +0300</lastBuildDate><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:16:45 +0300</pubDate><copyright>12Punto News and Content Platform</copyright><ttl>60</ttl><image><title>12Punto</title><url>https://i.12punto.com.tr/content/img/footer/logo.png</url><width>144</width><height>60</height><link>https://12punto.com.tr</link><description>12Punto Haber ve İçerik Platformu</description></image><item><title>He collected bottles and cans for seven years, paid his home down payment with recycling</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/environment/he-collected-bottles-and-cans-for-seven-years-paid-his-home-down-payment-with-recycling-145155</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/7/21/145155/kapak_yedi-yil-sise-ve-kutu-topladi-ev-pesinatini-geri-donusumden-cikardi-752684.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/environment/he-collected-bottles-and-cans-for-seven-years-paid-his-home-down-payment-with-recycling-145155</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:30:51 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In Australia, Damian Gordon earned approximately 46,000 Australian Dollars by returning more than 450,000 bottles and cans.]]></description></item><item><title>AKOM issues heavy rain warning for Istanbul: Temperatures to drop from mid-week</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/environment/akom-issues-heavy-rain-warning-for-istanbul-temperatures-to-drop-from-mid-week-145032</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/7/20/145032/kapak_akomdan-istanbul-icin-saganak-uyarisi-sicakliklar-hafta-ortasindan-itibaren-dusecek-954159.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/environment/akom-issues-heavy-rain-warning-for-istanbul-temperatures-to-drop-from-mid-week-145032</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:04:15 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AKOM has issued a warning for Istanbul and the Marmara region regarding a cool and rainy weather system arriving from the Balkans.]]></description></item><item><title>Number of packaging items collected in the DRS system announced: Here is the 17-day balance sheet</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/environment/number-of-packaging-items-collected-in-the-drs-system-announced-here-is-the-17-day-balance-sheet-144878</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/7/18/144878/kapak_doa-sisteminde-toplanan-ambalaj-sayisi-aciklandi-iste-17-gunluk-bilanco-618742.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/environment/number-of-packaging-items-collected-in-the-drs-system-announced-here-is-the-17-day-balance-sheet-144878</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:38:00 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Murat Kurum announced that 33 million 333 thousand 990 beverage containers have been collected since July 1 under the Deposit Return System (DRS), and that more than 2 million people have registered for the system.]]></description></item><item><title>Heavy rain and wind warning from the Meteorological Service! What will the weather be like in Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir?</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/environment/heavy-rain-and-wind-warning-from-the-meteorological-service-what-will-the-weather-be-like-in-istanbul-ankara-and-izmir-144855</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/7/18/144855/kapak_meteorolojiden-kuvvetli-yagis-ve-ruzgar-uyarisi-istanbul-ankara-ve-izmirde-hava-nasil-olacak-321184.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/environment/heavy-rain-and-wind-warning-from-the-meteorological-service-what-will-the-weather-be-like-in-istanbul-ankara-and-izmir-144855</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:54:40 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[According to the latest forecasts from the General Directorate of Meteorology, mostly clear and sunny weather will prevail across most of the country. While showers and thunderstorms are expected in parts of the Black Sea region and the northeast of Eastern Anatolia, a heavy rain warning has been issued for Ardahan, Kars, and the northeast of Erzurum. Citizens are also advised to be cautious of strong winds in the southwest of the Marmara region, the North Aegean coast, and the southeast of Eastern Anatolia. In Istanbul, the weather will be 31 degrees and partly cloudy; in Ankara, 31 degrees and clear; and in Izmir, 37 degrees with partly cloudy and clear skies.]]></description></item><item><title>Fire in İzmir spreads to forest</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/environment/fire-in-izmir-spreads-to-forest-144595</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/7/15/144595/kapak_izmirdeki-yangin-ormana-sicradi-060347.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/environment/fire-in-izmir-spreads-to-forest-144595</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:58:59 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A fire that broke out in a grassy area in the Buca district of İzmir and quickly spread to a wooded area is being tackled by numerous air and ground crews. A fire that spread to a factory has been brought under control by the teams' efforts.]]></description></item><item><title>Environmental disaster in Afyonkarahisar: Pınarbaşı Pond has completely dried up</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/current-affairs/environmental-disaster-in-afyonkarahisar-pinarbasi-pond-has-completely-dried-up-144560</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/7/15/144560/kapak_afyonkarahisarda-cevre-felaketi-pinarbasi-goleti-tamamen-kurudu-422361.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/current-affairs/environmental-disaster-in-afyonkarahisar-pinarbasi-pond-has-completely-dried-up-144560</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:41:32 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pınarbaşı Pond, one of the most important freshwater sources in the region in Afyon, has completely dried up due to drought and the blockage of feeder water channels.]]></description></item><item><title>Governor's Office announces: Entry to forests prohibited until September 30</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/environment/governor-s-office-announces-entry-to-forests-prohibited-until-september-30-144556</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/7/15/144556/kapak_valilik-acikladi-ormanlara-giris-30-eylule-kadar-yasak-563073.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/environment/governor-s-office-announces-entry-to-forests-prohibited-until-september-30-144556</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:15:00 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In Bolu, entry into forested areas has been prohibited between July 15 and September 30 due to the risk of forest fires. The Governor's Office announced that controlled picnics will only be permitted in designated forest and nature parks between 10:00 and 20:00.]]></description></item><item><title>Five fires brought under control in Muğla, efforts continue in Milas Bozbük!</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/environment/five-fires-brought-under-control-in-mugla-efforts-continue-in-milas-bozbuk-144540</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/7/15/144540/kapak_muglada-bes-yangin-kontrol-altina-alindi-milas-bozbukte-mudahale-suruyor-340847.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/environment/five-fires-brought-under-control-in-mugla-efforts-continue-in-milas-bozbuk-144540</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:56:55 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While five of the fires that broke out in Muğla on July 14 have been brought under control, extinguishing efforts continue in Milas Bozbük.]]></description></item><item><title>Temperatures to drop by 6 degrees: Meteorological warning for heavy rain in many cities, including Istanbul</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/environment/temperatures-to-drop-by-6-degrees-meteorological-warning-for-heavy-rain-in-many-cities-including-istanbul-144413</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/7/14/144413/kapak_hava-sicakligi-6-derece-birden-dusecek-meteorolojiden-istanbul-dahil-cok-sayida-kente-saganak-uyarisi-622214.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/environment/temperatures-to-drop-by-6-degrees-meteorological-warning-for-heavy-rain-in-many-cities-including-istanbul-144413</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:45:30 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The General Directorate of Meteorology has announced that rain and thunderstorms are expected in the northern parts of the country and the Black Sea region. While local showers are expected in Istanbul and Ankara during the day, Izmir will see partly cloudy and clear weather. Citizens are urged to be cautious and take precautions due to heavy rainfall in Kastamonu, Karabük, and the western parts of Sinop, as well as strong winds reaching 40-60 km/h along the Southern Aegean coast.]]></description></item><item><title>Meteorology issues warning: Downpours expected in many provinces, including Istanbul</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/environment/meteorology-issues-warning-downpours-expected-in-many-provinces-including-istanbul-144322</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/7/13/144322/kapak_meteoroloji-uyardi-istanbul-dahil-bircok-ilde-saganak-yagis-gorulecek-148619.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/environment/meteorology-issues-warning-downpours-expected-in-many-provinces-including-istanbul-144322</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:01:04 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[According to the latest forecasts from the General Directorate of Meteorology, the weather will be mostly clear and sunny across large parts of the country. Localized downpours and thunderstorms are expected in some regions, particularly in Thrace, Istanbul, Kocaeli, the Western Black Sea region, the interior parts of the Eastern Black Sea region, and the Taurus Mountains area of the Mediterranean, while temperatures are expected to remain around seasonal norms.]]></description></item><item><title>Meteorology announces: Scorching heat continues, provinces expecting rain identified</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/environment/meteorology-announces-scorching-heat-continues-provinces-expecting-rain-identified-144235</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/7/12/144235/kapak_meteoroloji-acikladi-kavurucu-sicaklar-suruyor-yagis-beklenen-iller-belli-oldu-871787.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/environment/meteorology-announces-scorching-heat-continues-provinces-expecting-rain-identified-144235</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:51:00 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[According to the latest forecasts from the General Directorate of Meteorology, sunny and hot weather will continue to prevail across most of the country. While temperatures in the interior and southern regions will rise above seasonal norms, the temperature will reach 30 degrees in Istanbul, 33 in Ankara, and 36 in Izmir. Localized showers and thunderstorms are expected along the Eastern Black Sea coast and in the vicinity of Ordu, Artvin, Kars, and Ardahan.]]></description></item><item><title>The 96-step house where the movie Düğün Dernek was filmed is for sale! Here is the asking price...</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/life/the-96-step-house-where-the-movie-dugun-dernek-was-filmed-is-for-sale-here-is-the-asking-price-144176</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/7/11/144176/kapak_dugun-dernek-filminin-cekildigi-96-basamakli-ev-satisa-cikti-iste-istenen-ucret-738585.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/life/the-96-step-house-where-the-movie-dugun-dernek-was-filmed-is-for-sale-here-is-the-asking-price-144176</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:02:00 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The iconic house in the Kemaliye district of Erzincan, which hosted the filming of the movie "Düğün Dernek 2," has been put up for sale. The structure, built on a rocky peak and accessible by 96 steps, is listed for 30 million Turkish Lira.]]></description></item><item><title>Grows only in Turkey: Picking this flower will cost you! The fine is a staggering 699 thousand TL</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/environment/grows-only-in-turkey-picking-this-flower-will-cost-you-the-fine-is-a-staggering-699-thousand-tl-144149</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/7/11/144149/kapak_sadece-turkiyede-yetisiyor-bu-cicegi-koparan-yandi-cezasi-tam-699-bin-tl-218791.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/environment/grows-only-in-turkey-picking-this-flower-will-cost-you-the-fine-is-a-staggering-699-thousand-tl-144149</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:51:00 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An administrative fine of 699 thousand TL is imposed on those who pick the endemic Akkuş lily, which grows naturally in the Akkuş district of Ordu and is found only in this region in the world. Authorities have issued a warning to citizens to protect the species.]]></description></item><item><title>Published in the Official Gazette: Support payment for pufferfish hunting increased</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/environment/published-in-the-official-gazette-support-payment-for-pufferfish-hunting-increased-144147</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/7/11/144147/kapak_resmi-gazetede-yayimlandi-balon-baligi-avlayana-odenecek-destek-artirildi-358545.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/environment/published-in-the-official-gazette-support-payment-for-pufferfish-hunting-increased-144147</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:41:51 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the decision published in the Official Gazette, the upper limits for support payments to be made to fishermen who hunt pufferfish have been updated.]]></description></item><item><title>Attention residents of these cities! Meteorological warning for downpours and thunderstorms</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/environment/attention-residents-of-these-cities-meteorological-warning-for-downpours-and-thunderstorms-144132</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/7/11/144132/kapak_bu-kentlerde-yasayanlar-dikkat-meteorolojiden-saganak-ve-gok-gurultulu-yagis-uyarisi-519442.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/environment/attention-residents-of-these-cities-meteorological-warning-for-downpours-and-thunderstorms-144132</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:30:26 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The General Directorate of Meteorology has released the weather report for Saturday, July 11, 2026. According to the latest forecasts, heavy downpours and thunderstorms are expected in Ordu and Giresun, while precipitation will also be seen in the Eastern Black Sea coastal areas, Artvin, Ardahan, Kars, and parts of Samsun and Sinop. The Meteorology office has issued warnings against the risks of flash floods, water inundation, lightning, landslides, and strong winds, while reporting that temperatures will remain within seasonal norms and sunny weather will prevail across most of the country, particularly in the Marmara, Aegean, and Southeastern Anatolia regions.]]></description></item><item><title>Warning from experts on the Marmara: Sea water temperature has risen by 2.5 degrees in 50 years</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/environment/warning-from-experts-on-the-marmara-sea-water-temperature-has-risen-by-2-5-degrees-in-50-years-143954</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/7/9/143954/kapak_uzmanlardan-marmara-uyarisi-deniz-suyu-sicakligi-50-yilda-25-derece-artti-826851.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/environment/warning-from-experts-on-the-marmara-sea-water-temperature-has-risen-by-2-5-degrees-in-50-years-143954</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:55:52 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[According to experts, the warming in the Marmara is sounding alarms in many areas, from mucilage to invasive species, and from health risks to tourism.]]></description></item><item><title>Temperatures to drop: 10 hours of rain expected in Istanbul!</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/environment/temperatures-to-drop-10-hours-of-rain-expected-in-istanbul-143936</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/7/9/143936/kapak_hava-sicakligi-dusecek-istanbulda-10-saat-surecek-yagis-bekleniyor-717624.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/environment/temperatures-to-drop-10-hours-of-rain-expected-in-istanbul-143936</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:28:58 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AKOM has reported that rain arriving from the Balkans is expected to begin in Istanbul in the morning and continue until the afternoon, with 10-20 kilograms of precipitation per square meter expected.]]></description></item><item><title>Domestic choices take center stage in the fight against drought: Concentrated cleaning products can reduce water consumption</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/environment/domestic-choices-take-center-stage-in-the-fight-against-drought-concentrated-cleaning-products-can-reduce-water-consumption-143911</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/7/9/143911/kapak_kuraklikla-mucadelede-ev-ici-tercihler-one-cikiyor-konsantre-temizlik-urunleri-su-tuketimini-azaltabilir-795946.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/environment/domestic-choices-take-center-stage-in-the-fight-against-drought-concentrated-cleaning-products-can-reduce-water-consumption-143911</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:03:30 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The risk of drought, which is increasing due to the climate crisis, is making water conservation a part of domestic habits as well.]]></description></item><item><title>Istanbul Governor's Office issues warning with specific timing: Heavy downpour is coming!</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/environment/istanbul-governor-s-office-issues-warning-with-specific-timing-heavy-downpour-is-coming-143861</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/7/8/143861/kapak_istanbul-valiligi-saat-vererek-uyardi-kuvvetli-saganak-geliyor-741546.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/environment/istanbul-governor-s-office-issues-warning-with-specific-timing-heavy-downpour-is-coming-143861</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:34:35 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Istanbul Governor's Office has issued a warning for heavy rainfall in the city, in line with the latest forecasts from the General Directorate of Meteorology. Citizens are urged to take precautions against the risks of flash floods, inundation, and transportation disruptions, particularly on the European side, where the downpour is expected to be effective starting from Thursday morning.]]></description></item><item><title>Teams mobilized for forest fire in Ayvacık, Çanakkale</title><link>http://en.12punto.com.tr/environment/teams-mobilized-for-forest-fire-in-ayvacik-canakkale-143761</link><enclosure url="https://i.12punto.com.tr/Archive/2026/7/7/143761/kapak_canakkale-ayvacikta-cikan-orman-yangininda-ekipler-seferber-oldu-152612.jpg" length="50000" type="image/jpeg" /><guid isPermaLink="false">http://en.12punto.com.tr/environment/teams-mobilized-for-forest-fire-in-ayvacik-canakkale-143761</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:10:00 +0300</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The forest fire that started near the village of Büyükhusun spread rapidly over a wide area as the wind intensity increased. Teams are making an intense effort to extinguish the fire from both the air and the ground.]]></description></item></channel></rss>