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Spain’s region of Murcia to get 11 new solar power plants generating 361 megawatts of clean energy

ELEVEN solar power plants generating 361 megawatts of clean energy are planned for Murcia in the coming years. They will cost between €250 million and

27 May, 2020 @ 14:28

Environment·Lead

Rental car company on Spain’s Costa del Sol is using ozone generator to disinfect cars

A RENTAL car company on the Costa del Sol has started using an ozone generator to disinfect cars.

20 May, 2020 @ 15:53

Environment·Health·Lead

CO2 emissions in Spain decrease by 32% in April, much higher than the average worldwide drop of 26%

CO2 emissions in Spain have decreased by over a third in April, registering one of the highest drops in the world.

20 May, 2020 @ 13:59

Environment·Lead·National News

A walk through 8 of Andalucia’s stunning nature trails from the comfort of your sofa

Discover eight exceptional natural spaces through attractive virtual tours

16 May, 2020 @ 09:00

Andalucia·Environment·Exploring Spain·Olive Press Travel·Travel Andalucia

Clean-up starts for blocked flood defence system in Spain’s Costa Blanca

NINE months after storms and floods devastated huge areas of the Costa Blanca, one of the area’s main flood defences is to be made good

12 May, 2020 @ 16:19

Costa Blanca·Environment

Spain aims to become climate neutral by 2050

SPAIN, one of Europe’s most polluted countries, aims to become climate neutral by 2050, according to new plans revealed yesterday. The second National Plan for

7 May, 2020 @ 15:30

Environment·Lead

Earthquake rumbles Spain’s Andalucia

A SMALL earthquake has struck Andalucia. The epicentre of the seismic event was in the tiny town of Iznalloz, 35 kilometres north of Granada. The

4 May, 2020 @ 12:34

Environment·Granada·Lead

Essential safety work completed on Costa Blanca riverbank that burst during September floods

ESSENTIAL safety works to the banks of the River Segura are near completion, after being breached seven months ago by floodwater. The Olive Press were

24 Apr, 2020 @ 10:22

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

Recent rainfall gives farmers in Spain’s Andalucia welcome relief as water restrictions lifted

FARMERS in Axarquia have been given welcome relief after recent heavy rainfall in the area has allowed current irrigation restrictions to be lifted. Limits on

23 Apr, 2020 @ 12:57

Environment·Lead

ASK GRANNY: A Word of Encouragement in a Time of Trouble in Spain

This pandemic will go down in history. Of course it will, it’s the most catastrophic event, barring wars, in most of our lifetimes. It’s out

22 Apr, 2020 @ 12:39

Environment

WATCH: Dolphins take advantage of coronavirus lockdown in Spain’s Mallorca by swimming in waters once plagued with sewage

Reclaiming their natural habitat, dolphins have been spotted in several ports across the island

1 Apr, 2020 @ 15:53

Environment·Lead·Mallorca

Eco Puro High Quality Water Filter System Spain

Now is the Ideal Time to Switch to an ECO PURO water filter System in Spain

The coronavirus crisis has resulted in many more people becoming aware that buying and storing vast numbers of plastic water bottles is not the cheapest,

31 Mar, 2020 @ 17:03

Environment·Health

Animal adoptions increase under Spain’s Covid-19 lockdown as government warns owners finding excuse to ‘get out the house’

SPAIN’S public prosecution ministry has warned abandonment of adopted pets will carry fines. The Fiscalía de Medio Ambiente warned in a letter to provincial prosecution

31 Mar, 2020 @ 16:44

Environment·Lead

European Space Agency proves lock-down leads to significant drop in pollution above Spain’s major cities

A BAN on non-essential travel has led to a drastic drop in pollution across Spain. The European Space Agency (ESA) published images on Friday, March

30 Mar, 2020 @ 14:48

Barcelona·Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead·Madrid·Sevilla

Flood warnings as Spain’s Mar Menor region looks ahead to full day of rain, wind and rough seas

COASTAL areas around the Mar Menor are preparing for more potentially devastating floods, after a night of torrential rain looks set to carry on through

24 Mar, 2020 @ 11:09

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

Flood warning in Spain’s Mar Menor region – roads closed, residents told to stay indoors and upstairs

OVERNIGHT rains have blocked off many roads in the Mar Menor area, still recovering from a series of storms going back to September’s gota fria.

24 Mar, 2020 @ 09:13

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

After deadly floods and VAT crackdowns from the government, the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre goes back into state of alarm

SO MUCH has been thrown at us in the last year, from the devastating floods in September to the VAT crackdown from the government. The

23 Mar, 2020 @ 18:59

Columnists·Costa Blanca·Environment

Energy usage in Spain FALLS due to coronavirus

ENERGY consumption in Spain has fallen due to coronavirus.

20 Mar, 2020 @ 15:03

Environment·Lead

Costa Blanca council lets nature help in urgent beach restoration

PILAR DE LA HORADADA council is to make urgent repairs to coastal walks, after six months of destructive storms. Repairs to the walkway at the

19 Mar, 2020 @ 07:00

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

People power prevails as Costa Calida councils make good muddy Mar Menor

FOLLOWING a series of high-profile protests by businesses and citizens around the Mar Menor, one council is taking action in time for the Easter break.

9 Mar, 2020 @ 12:42

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead·Travel News

REVEALED: First bearded vulture to be born in the wild in Spain’s Andalucia

The first bearded vulture born in the wild this season has been called 'Savuti'

9 Mar, 2020 @ 10:13

Environment·Lead·Nature

WATCH: Huge dolphin pods off Spain’s Costa Blanca could be result of storm Gloria ‘breaking open fish cages’, says Javea-based fisherman

A MASSIVE influx of dolphins off the Costa Blanca coast could be a hangover from storm Gloria. Fisherman Amadeu Ros believes the sharp rise of

8 Mar, 2020 @ 16:43

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

Costa Blanca mayors accused of ‘disobedience’ over withholding reports on river pollution and dumping of waste

BOTH Benijofar and Formentera del Segura councils are being threatened with prosecution over withholding information requests. The Catalan Ombudsman of the Valencian Community, Angel Luna,

8 Mar, 2020 @ 15:53

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead·Politics

7 Effective Steps to Keep Your Commercial Space Pest-Free

A commercial space should be comfortable. An employee is likely to spend more time in the workplace than they are likely to spend in any

8 Mar, 2020 @ 08:25

Environment

CLIMATE WARNING: Half of world’s sandy beaches could disappear by end of century say scientists, threatening Spain’s Costa del Sol

SCIENTISTS have released a new study suggesting 50% of the world’s sandy beaches could vanish by 2100 if nothing is done to curb climate change.

3 Mar, 2020 @ 08:00

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

Two businessmen jailed for two years for illegally extracting water from Spain’s Donana National Park

TWO businessmen who illegally extracted water from Donana National Park have been jailed for two years.

2 Mar, 2020 @ 14:21

Crime & Law·Environment·Lead

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