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
Drowned 1,000-year old church re-emerges from the deep as drought rages on
The remains of a church dating back to 1062 have completely reappeared after being submerged in a reservoir as the region faces severe droughts. The
Elche becomes first area on Spain’s Costa Blanca to use 100% electric-powered buses
ELCHE has become the first municipality in Alicante province to incorporate a 100% electric-powered bus within its public transport fleet. An additional seven electric buses
Brussels at loggerheads with the Junta over irrigation plans that threaten key nature reserve
The European Commission has sent another letter to Spain expressing serious concern for plans by Juanma Moreno (PP) and Vox to expand irrigation systems within
Spain’s Malaga records second warmest winter in 60 years and braces for a record-breaking hot spring
MALAGA has recorded the second warmest winter since 1961, with temperatures registering 1.5ºC above average for this season, with spring forecast to follow the ‘above
Hundreds protest against giant solar macro project in Serrania de Ronda
A handful of mayors have been joined by an X-Factor winner to oppose a series of giant solar macro projects that will ‘scar’ large parts
Hope floods in for Spain’s threatened Tablas de Daimiel wetlands
THE Tablas de Daimiel, a protected wetlands in Castillo de la Mancha, have been flooded with six cubic hectares of water from the River Tagus
Furious residents to protest against big renewable energy projects in Setenil de las Bodegas
Angry residents against energy macro-projects in Setenil de las Bodegas will protest through the town’s winding streets today. The ‘Let’s Save Setenil’ march will take
Spain enters long-term drought following another mild winter
SPAIN has entered a period of long-term drought following another mild winter and low rainfall numbers. State meteorological agency, Aemet, said on Friday that the
Jet zero: Imposing frequent flyer surcharges to try to encourage us to fly less won’t work
YOU’LL be aware of the frequently referred term net zero, but let me introduce you to jet zero. Governments have stated their intention to switch
More motorists ditch cars for electric bikes to save money as petrol prices rise
Motorists are ditching their cars for bikes to save money, especially after the government scrapped the 20 cents per litre fuel discount. About 20 million
Canary Islands octopus farm sparks criticism among scientists
A proposal for an octopus farm in Spain’s Canary Islands has sparked criticism from scientists who fear for their welfare According to reports by the
Javea on Spain’s Costa Blanca wants reservation system to visit two popular sea caves
JAVEA council has applied for €5.6 of EU Tourism Sustainability money to help reduce visitor saturation during the summer at popular seaside spots. Neighbouring areas
Spain’s first public electric charge points for lorries enter service in Costa Blanca and Murcia areas
SPAIN’S first two public electric charging points for lorries opened on Monday at strategic points off the AP-7 motorway in the east of the country.
New phone app being produced to help hikers hitting the hills of Spain’s Costa Blanca area
A new phone app is being developed to guide hikers around the natural beauty of Alicante province as well as providing extensive information about the
Retired Swedish inventor sets his sights on improving garbage handling and cutting CO2 in Barcelona
AS THOUSANDS of Europeans do every year, Jan Arlemark has recently moved to Spain in his retirement. But the former inventor will not be sitting
Biggest storm water tank in Spain’s Murcia region aims to cut Mar Menor lagoon pollution
THE largest storm water tank in the Murcia region has been opened in Torre Pacheco. It is expected to reduce excess flow from the area’s
Artificial sand dunes to protect beaches as part of ‘Green Benidorm’ project in Spain
PLANS for new initiatives under the umbrella title of ‘Green Benidorm’ have been unveiled, including the construction of artificial sand dunes to protect the city’s
Spain’s Andalucia commitment to supply drought-hit Axarquia with 31 hectometres of water this year
DESPITE the wet spell in December, the water levels of the AxarquÃa’s La Viñuela reservoir remain critical. The reservoir reached an all-time low of 9.1%
Over €8 million to be spent in six months removing biomass from shores of Mar Menor lagoon in Spain
THE Murcia government will spend nearly €8.5 million between April and September to remove biomass and ova from the Mar Menor lagoon. Visiting Playa Honda
Environmentalists: All of Andalucia at risk from British nuclear submarine docked in Gibraltar
The arrival of a British nuclear submarine in Gibraltar has put all of Andalucia at risk of nuclear catastrophe, according to a Spanish environmental group.
First stone is laid for Parque de La Loma—the new ‘green lung’ in Spain’s Fuengirola
THE ambitious Parque de la Loma project to create a new ‘green lung’ in Fuengirola is underway. The cornerstone of Fuengirola’s new ‘green lung’ was
Lock up your dogs and kids: The the pine processionary caterpillar has been spotted around Spain sooner than expected
The scourge of kids and pets has returned with force to Spanish population centres earlier than expected this year, alarming health experts. Systematic steps should
Offshore wind farms rejected by Marbella council and ecologists
Plans for offshore wind farms on the Costa del Sol have been rejected by local councils and environmental groups who stress the environmental cost and