Brussels issues new warning over plans for Spain’s Doñana National Park
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION has once again warned the Andalusian regional government that its plans to grant new watering rights to farmers in the area around
Almost all of Spain at ‘extreme’ or ‘very high’ risk of forest fires
THE unprecedented hot weather for this time of the year has placed practically the whole of Spain at a very high level of fire risk.
The wild cat of the Iberian Peninsula in ‘pre-extinction’ state
THE wild feline of the Iberian Peninsula faces a pre-extinction scenario a recent study reveals. According to the latest publication by the Red Book Assessment
Man rescued after four days lost in Mallorca mountainsÂ
A 50-years-old man has been rescued after being lost for four days in the mountains of Sa Coma de Andratx in Mallorca. He is believed
Winter drought reduces Spain’s reservoirs to national average water capacity of 50.7%
SPAIN’S reservoirs are at 50.7% capacity as the effects of the winter drought continue to bite. It means they are storing 28,400 cubic hectares of
Spain’s Cepsa announces largest second generation biofuels plant in Europe to open in Andalucia
OIL company Cepsa has formed a joint venture to set up a large-scale biofuels plant in Andalucia. Cepsa and Bio-Oils, who process vegetable oils, have
New storm Sunday threatens further oil spills from stricken bulk carrier shipwreck off Gibraltar coast
THE shipwreck off Gibraltar’s coast is bracing itself for a new storm on Sunday that could further break it up and cause more oil spills.
Thank you very munch: El Corte Ingles helps to feed endangered species in Fuengirola Bioparc
EL Corte Inglés and BIOPARC Fuengirola have renewed their collaboration for the donation of surplus fruit and vegetables. Department stores in Malaga that belong to
Five Iberian lynx cubs born in Andalucia
FIVE Iberian lynx cubs have been born at the El Acebuche breeding centre in Almonte (Huelva). They were born in two litters. Sadly, one has
New plan to grant watering rights to farmers near Spain’s Doñana National Park sparks outrage
A FRESH row has broken out over the future of the Doñana National Park in Andalucia, after the regional parliament approved legislation on Wednesday that
Nearly 80 tons of garbage ‘fished’ from Valencia’s coastline last year
Almost 80,000 kg (176,370 lb) of garbage were gathered from the sea in the Valencian region in 2022, according to a recent report from environmental
13-year-old rescued after a 12-metre fall at Tajo river in Ronda
A 13-year-old boy had to be rescued after he fell 12 metres (39 feet) as he tried to clamber down Ronda’s towering Tajo gorge to
Firefighters put out Tarifa blaze that charred over 50 hectares in Spain’s Andalucia
AUTHORITIES in Spain’s Andalucia have now put out most of the Tarifa blaze that burnt over 50 hectares to a cinder since Wednesday. The Forestry
Sea Dragons in AlicanteÂ
A number of Glaucus Atlanticus, known as BLUE SEA DRAGONS, have been discovered off the coast of Alicante for the first time in 300 years.
Driving on sunshine: Are solar cars the future?
THE Spanish government is preparing a law to ban the sale of internal combustion engines by 2040. It is part of a concerted effort to
Wise walls : Award-winning Casa Sophia is said to be Spain’s greenest home
IT is said to be Spain’s most renewable home. Casa Sophia, near Madrid, is constructed entirely from recycled and low-impact materials which ‘protect the planet
Arsonists reponsible for 91 blazes in Asturias dubbed ‘fire terrorists’
AN incredible 91 fires have been set by arsonists in Northern Spain’s autonomous community of Asturias. It has been reported that 174 people from 39
Lizard Luck: Komodo Dragons on the prowl in Spain
FIVE Komodo Dragons have been hatched in a Spanish zoo. This is the first successful breeding of the world’s largest lizard in Spain for a
Going Solar : Your Top 10 Questions Answered by MiSolar on the Costa Blanca
SOLAR energy has been gaining popularity as an affordable and sustainable alternative to traditional electricity sources. But if you’re considering going solar, you may have
190 tonnes of plastic ‘fished’ from sea off Spain’s coastline to make clothing
EVERY year, human activity causes tons of marine litter to accumulate in the oceans, threatening marine biodiversity, harming animal and planet health as well as
Forty-three Iberian lynx cubs born in Spanish reintroduction program throughout 2022
A TOTAL of 43 new Iberian lynx cubs have been born throughout 2022 in different breeding centres managed by National Parks across Spain. The 2022
National Geographic lists the 20 best beaches in Spain’s Andalucia—five of which are found in Malaga
THE Andalucian coast covers 1,100 kilometers of coastline, between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic ocean, home to some of the best beaches in Spain.
Blue Flag beach winners in Spain’s Costa Blanca and Valencia areas pick up special honour
CULLERA castle in Valencia province hosted a 36th anniversary celebration on Friday for Blue Flag winners in Europe. Blue Flags acknowledge beach quality and are
EU tightening up on drafty homes may cause problems in Spain
EU’s plans to clamp down on drafty homes may cause grief for Spanish property owners where many buildings are poorly insulated. Under proposed new EU
Multi-million euro park to breath new life into ‘neglected’ area of Spain’s Valencia
A PLAN to incorporate riverside and Mediterranean landscapes has been victorious in a competition to create a park at the mouth of the Turia river
Most of Spain is affected by water shortages says management company
THREE-QUARTERS of Spain is affected by water shortages according to reports from water management company Aqualia. Spain has been struggling with ongoing droughts since 2017